You might think exposed brick is only for lofts, but it brings a wonderful, grounded feel to any bedroom, from streamlined looks to more old-fashioned designs. Whether your brick is original or a clever alternative, it adds serious personality and a welcoming surface.
Below are 30 ways you can make that raw, honest texture work in your own sleeping area.
Industrial Pendant Lights With Exposed Bulbs Add Ambient Glow
You can hang oversized pendant lights with cage-like wire frames and exposed bulbs. Their open design lets light spread freely, especially over exposed brick walls.
White Washed Brick Walls Offer Soft Texture
A white painted brick wall provides a neutral, textured backdrop. The subtle variations in the brick's surface keep it from feeling flat.
Quilted Bedding Adds Subtle Shine Against Brick
Pale blue-green quilting, with its subtle shimmer and diamond pattern, lies over the bed. It's a textured addition to the neutral bedding against the exposed brick wall.
Stacked Wooden Tins Create Quirky Bedside Tables
Stack round wooden tins, one atop the other, to form a quirky bedside table. Their varied heights provide a surface for a book or a small lamp.
It's a particularly fitting choice for a minimalist space.
White Storage Chest Adds A Rustic Anchor To The Bed
Place a painted wooden chest at the foot of your bed. This classic piece features simple lines and subtle hardware.
It's ideal for stowing extra blankets or linens.
Wooden Pallet Headboard With String Lights Adds Cozy Ambiance
You'll want to build a headboard from reclaimed wooden pallets for a raw backdrop behind your bed. Drape a strand of simple string lights across the top for an ambient glow.
Wooden Crate Under Bed Adds Rustic Storage
If you need more storage under the bed, slide a vintage-style wooden crate beneath the frame. It's a practical spot for extra blankets, books, or shoes, sometimes even marked '36 LBS'.
White Bed Skirt Hides Box Spring For A Clean Look
A crisp white bed skirt neatly conceals the box spring and bed frame, creating a continuous line at the base of your bed.
Wooden Nightstand With Open Storage
A rustic wooden nightstand provides a surface for a lamp and books, with an open shelf below for extra blankets or a basket of essentials.
Reclaimed Wood Headboard Doubles as a Floating Shelf
If you're looking for a headboard with built-in storage, a reclaimed wood plank design includes a shelf above the bed. It's a spot for a vintage radio, books, or a small lamp.
Fabric Art Panels Hung With Clips Add Softness
If you're looking to add color and pattern to a brick wall, unframed fabric art panels clipped directly onto it are an option. Their soft textile can be arranged flexibly, offering a counterpoint to the rough masonry.
Distressed Green Nightstands Add Vintage Charm Beside the Bed
Distressed green nightstands bring a vintage character to your bedroom. Their aged finish provides a surface for lamps and decorative items.
Wooden Chest Serves as a Rustic Nightstand
A dark wooden chest offers an alternative to a traditional nightstand beside the bed. Its solid form can hold a vintage lantern and pillar candles, casting an ambient light.
It's also a good choice for complementing an exposed brick wall.
White Bedside Tray With Metal Rail Keeps Items Secure
A white bedside tray features a raised metal rail designed to keep items like a book, a glass, or a small decorative piece from rolling off its surface.
Embroidered Pillowcases Add Delicate Detail To White Bedding
If you want to add a subtle detail to crisp white bedding, consider pillowcases with embroidery. Delicate floral or leaf patterns stitch a gentle design onto the fabric.
White Wardrobes Create a Smooth Storage Wall
Tall white wardrobes can form a unified storage wall, especially when matching white storage boxes are stacked on top of the units to reach higher into the room's vertical space.
Jewelry Stand on Dark Dresser for Easy Access
Display a tiered jewelry stand on a dark dresser. It keeps necklaces and bracelets visible and tangle-free.
Custom Built-In Cabinetry Under Windows Creates a Unified Look
Custom wooden cabinetry beneath your windows can house electronics and storage. This creates a continuous, built-in bench.
It also provides a surface for your television.
Cream Canopy Creates a Softer Bedroom Vibe
Light, cream-colored fabric draped over a four-poster bed frame can soften the industrial feel of exposed brick and wooden beams, as its flowing panels form a more intimate sleeping area within a larger loft.
Mirrored Nightstand With Studded Frame Adds Glamour
A mirrored nightstand with a studded frame has an open shelf below for a woven basket.
Sheer White Canopy Creates a Soft Focal Point
Gauzy white fabric hangs from the ceiling, settling behind the bed. It's a sheer canopy that forms a delicate backdrop against exposed brick walls.
Garment Rack With Built-In Shoe Shelf Frees Up Floor Space
A freestanding garment rack with a lower shoe shelf neatly holds your daily outfits and footwear, all visible thanks to its open design.
Artwork Above Bed Adds Color To Exposed Brick
Above the bed, colorful abstract art pieces hang on the exposed brick. A collection of paintings or prints in varying sizes can complement the brick's texture.
Textured Fur Throw Adds Warmth To The Bed
Over the duvet, a plush, textured throw lies on the bed. This animal-print faux fur blanket sits against the crisp white bedding and exposed brick wall.
Large Textile Art Adds Bold Color Above Bed
A patterned textile, large in scale, hangs on the exposed brick wall behind the bed. This artwork introduces a rich color palette and a detailed design.
Stacked Books Create a Unique Bedside Table
Use your book collection to make a distinctive bedside table. Piles of books form a sturdy surface for a lamp or your current read.
It's a clever way to add personal detail next to an exposed brick wall.
Ornate Side Table With a Task Lamp
If you're looking for a spot for bedside essentials, a small, carved wooden side table with curved legs and a detailed frame offers a surface. A flexible metal task lamp provides focused light for reading.
Dark Wood Dressers Complement Exposed Brick Walls
Near a large window, dark wood dressers sit against exposed brick walls. They feature deep tones and detailed hardware.
Vintage Poster Adds Character Above Bed
Above the bed, a large, aged theatrical poster hangs on the exposed brick wall. Its bold typography gives it a distinct vintage appeal.
Framed Posters Add Personality Above Bed
Small, framed posters with vintage-style prints hang on the brick wall above the bed. They visually break up the texture of the exposed brick.
