There’s something about a well furnished room paired with a brick wall. Since the 17th century, brick walls have been commonly found in residential structures. Many of these homes have been renovated to modernize their living spaces, leading to many variations of how brick walls are handled in contemporary interior design. Leaving brick walls untouched, especially the red brick wall, can help to create drama and contrast. Painted brick walls are more subtle. Their interesting textures draw attention to them, but not in an overt way. These pictures of brick wall interiors include kitchens, living areas, dining rooms and bedrooms. If you are not sure how to tastefully decorate a room with a brick wall, take note of how others have tackled this problem with grace.
These photographs show how the goal of preserving the original essence of a brick wall while adding modern elements can be achieved. Tiles, smooth chrome bathroom fixtures, tall glass shower doors and recessed lighting typically appears in bathrooms with brick walls because these items make bold statements. Designing with the brick wall in mind necessitates strong pairings and a clear vision. The more modern take on brick walled bathrooms go a step further. Some of these bathrooms have bricks inlaid on the walls, on the bathtubs and even form archways. Other organic accents, such as marbles, wood and plants work with the brick, never against it. Use the photos below to learn what the perfectly designed bathroom featuring brick walls looks like.
What it is about white bathroom tiling that is so quintessential. White tiles in the bathroom looks so clean that it can also become clinical if you are not careful. For new concepts on white tiled bathrooms can consist of, review our selection of photos. White tiled bathrooms appear both sans color as well as with muted accessories. In addition to having white bathroom tiling, these functional spaces also pay careful attention to lighting. Bathroom vanities that emit soft lighting, chandeliers and skylights can be used to make white tiling become more prominent, or downplay its sharpness. Choose towels, rugs and soap dishes that double as unique conversation pieces for even better results. The white tiled bathroom is still as exciting as it ever was.
At first glance, some design elements just don’t seem to go together. This Kiev apartment prominently utilizes shapes, colors and patterns that are not usually found together. In the halls, colorful paintings hang on sponge painted walls. Light wood doors and hardwood floors make these combinations pop. A pillow from a patterned lounging chair has been placed on the couch, which helps to highlight the designer’s true intentions. In the collection of pictures featured block colors and contrasting patterns, the main theme that carries over is layering. Choosing a single color and a single pattern just won’t due if you really want to present laying in an interesting manner. Combining dynamic colors and smart patterns can take an apartment to take on a life itself. Project and photos ID4U.
Black and white interior décor, presented with and without additional color, is a classic way to show minimalism. Geometrix Design has perfectly executed a minimalist luxury apartment. With the palette set in only black and white, the design firm was able to concentrate on shape and texture. A white bed sits fixed to a black, textured headboard in the main bedroom. More white furnishings are juxtaposed near pitch black curtains, helping the room to maintain the careful balance. A lone purple chair appears in the living room, causing the otherwise monotone room to become more three dimensional. The two main colors used in this luxury apartment make varying statements depending on whether they have high-gloss or matte finishes. Both quiet and sweeping, these minimalist black and white apartment photos deserve attention. Designed by Geometrix Design
Made up of three large wings, a prominent structure in the center of the home is comprised of glass, concrete and metal beams. Although the glass is not tinted, views of the interior are shrouded in shadows, due to the unique architecture outside. Completed in 2012, Rachcoff Vella Architecture, this home takes on varied modern elements to create a structure that is visually stimulating. The kitchen and dining area are surrounded by light on all sides, as it comes flooding in from the floor to ceilings windows. At the far end of the center wing, an entertainment trimmed in black sits lost to the ground. A built-in fireplace and flat screen TV appear close to a comfortable chair and overstuffed couched. The unusual home, with its glass structure and convex walls challenge everything you think interior design represents.
Large windows are cut out of the front and back of the home, lined up like blocks on all three floors. Created by Turner Studio for a client in Australia, the beautifully landscaped backyard consists of an in ground pool, luxurious outdoor lounge area with plush couches a stone accent walls. Amber colored outdoor wall torches bath the outdoor lounge in golden light. On one of the many patios that appear just outside of the home rests a black dining room table and chair set. An impressive stainless steel grill sits nearby, indicating that the occupants thoroughly take advantage of the warm weather. Across three floor of front and backyard balconies, the rails are made of glass alone. The effect is an exterior that reflects light in a myriad of ways.
Built upon the relics of an old Italian home is the Casa Bramasole. Set in a valley of rolling plaints, perfectly manicured trees stand tall. Just beyond them sits this awe inspiring villa. It was constructed in the tradition of Italian country villas, complete with authentic simulated antique embellishments. White paint has been sponged over mildly textured stucco. Other walls are made from stone. The wood doors have a deep tone, giving them an aged quality. Dim lights comes form within a wall surrounded by stone walls. Aged wood ha been used to erect ceiling beams. An archway shaped with bricks leads into the kitchen. Modern appliances are scattered throughout this contemporary kitchen. It is one of the only examples of contemporary style in the entire property.
The accent color of choice in this home designed by Skylab Architecture. The black door, painted black, opens to a dominating black support column and eat-in kitchen. The center kitchen island is made of gray granite, and holds the cooking range and sink. The cabinets are flat black and so indistinguishable from one another that where they individually end and begin is unclear. Soft brown wood gives the house a more organic feel in hall and living room. Strong black accent pieces appear sporadically. The bathroom boasts fantasy themed walls. Made from three dimensional diamond shaped tiles, the walls contain thousands of gentle angles that stimulate the eye. A white soaking tub comes with a steel faucet attached to the wood wall.
White is an all encompassing color, and can be used in an endless number of ways. In this case, it has been cast across all surfaces, leaving a mellow, earthly feel behind. Occasional hints of color create excitement, and helps to heighten balance. A modern take on the rocking chair symbolizes movement in a white washed bedroom wrapped in stillness and clarity. A set of white window shutters are perched about the head of the bed, and sheer white curtains appear to the left. An elongated coffee table stretches from the end of one couch to the back door, while holding a crudely formed clay pot. Two red chairs, a basket, a vase full of daises and an indigo blue bottle represent the only color included in an otherwise monotone kitchen area. Designed by Chiara Ferrari Studio.
