You might be surprised how much personality a brick wall brings into your main living space, offering a nice touch of warmth and texture no matter your decor style. Here are 30 different examples to help you figure out how to best use brick in your own home.
Dark Brick Walls With Sculptural Wall Art
Decorate a dark brick wall with oversized, sculptural metal art. You can group abstract shapes or circular motifs to show smooth, dark lines against the rough bricks.
Open Wood Cubbies for Firewood Storage
On either side of your wood-burning stove, simple open wood cubbies, made from unfinished particle board, neatly stack books and firewood without requiring a formal cabinet. It's a clean choice.
Wheeled Coffee Table for Industrial Flair
A light wood coffee table with industrial-style wheels works well as a movable piece. Its simple design complements the rustic stone wall and modern seating.
You can easily reposition it for entertaining or everyday use.
White Pedestal Table Anchors a Cozy Seating Area
Place a round, white pedestal table in the center of your living space. Its substantial base makes it a solid spot for drinks or decor.
White Brick Walls with Dramatic Uplighting
White brick appears dramatic when lit from below. Recessed spotlights or uplights along the wall's base cast shadows that highlight its rough texture.
Floating White Shelves Break Up a Brick Wall
When a rough brick wall needs softening, a large built-in white bookshelf provides a crisp counterpoint. It has multiple levels for displaying books and decorative objects, breaking up the visible masonry.
Gallery Wall Adds Personality to White Brick
On your white brick wall, arrange a collection of small, framed artworks in a grid or staggered pattern. Vary the orientation and subject matter.
White Floating Desk and Shelves Create a Workspace
A sleek white desk surface mounted directly to the brick wall, complemented by two L-shaped white shelves above, creates a dedicated workspace in your living area for your laptop and essentials.
White Stone Brick Walls with Subtle Texture
The wall is covered in white stone brick. It feels less stark than plain white paint might in the same spot.
Wooden Chest Side Table Holds Drinks
Rustic wood forms this chest, which sits next to the seating as a side table. It holds drinks, books, or small decorative items near the fireplace.
Tall Floor Lamp Arches Over a Sofa
Curved metal forms a tall, arcing floor lamp positioned over the sofa. Its design complements the exposed brick wall.
Exposed Wooden Beams Contrast with White Brick
Dark, exposed wooden beams sit on the ceiling above a white brick wall.
Rustic Wooden Shelf with Minimalist Decor
Mount a simple wooden shelf on metal brackets against your brick wall. Use it to display books and decorative objects.
Tufted Ottoman Bench Adds Softness
A tufted ottoman bench rests on slim metal legs. Its dark upholstery contrasts with the room's warm leather sofa and patterned rug.
Use it for extra seating or to put your feet up.
Modern Chandelier with Articulated Arms
Above the seating area, a matte black chandelier with multiple adjustable arms makes a statement. Its geometric design pairs well with the exposed brick wall.
This piece is especially good if you want to shift light direction or its sculptural form.
Framed Art Groupings Balance a Wall-Mounted TV
Arrange framed artwork around your television to break up the brick wall. Use varied sizes of simple, minimalist frames, perhaps a large white mat and a smaller black one.
This helps balance the screen.
Floating Shelves That Display Framed Photos and Art
Two long, thin floating shelves offer ample space to arrange framed photos and small art pieces. These shelves break up the expanse of the brick wall, adding personal touches that create a lived-in living area.
Wooden Mantel Shelf with Ceramic Vases
Install a simple wooden mantel shelf above your white brick fireplace. Arrange a collection of ceramic vases in varying shapes and earthy tones on it.
Trailing Vines Add Greenery to White Brick Walls
Pothos vines can grow up and across your white brick walls. You can guide them along the wall and ceiling with small clips.
Large Blue Canvases Add Moody Color to Brick Walls
Hang oversized abstract art in deep blue tones against exposed brick.
Three Framed Vintage Posters Add Graphic Appeal
Graphic prints on three vintage-style posters are framed and grouped above the sofa. These bold silhouettes and text sit against the brick wall.
Mirrored Window Panes Expand Space
Mirrored window panes can reflect light and give the illusion of more space. The dark metal frames and divided panes offer a vintage industrial feel that works with exposed brick walls.
It's a simple installation for making a room brighter and more open.
Wooden Side Table Adds Natural Warmth
A round wooden side table offers a convenient perch for beverages or decorative items. Its natural wood grain and uncluttered cylindrical shape present a warm counterpoint to the leather sofa and the exposed masonry.
Large Mugshot Art Makes a Bold Statement on Brick
Hang a large portrait that looks like a mugshot against your brick wall. It's a black and white image with police department details.
Dark Wood Coffee Table Anchors Seating Area
In the center of your seating area, a dark wood coffee table with a metal frame offers a solid presence. It's useful for holding a layered stack of books and decorative objects.
Round Tray Table with Books and Flowers
Next to the sofa, a small round metallic tray table holds a few books. It also displays a vase of flowers.
Vertical Poster Adds Graphic Interest Above Sofa
Against the brick wall, a tall, narrow poster features bold black lettering and a minimalist design. Its prominent text draws the eye without overwhelming the space.
This artwork is ideal for above seating areas or in narrow wall sections where you'd like a vertical accent.
Console Table with Sculptural Art and Matching Lamps
Against the brick wall, a long dark console table holds decorative objects. You could place a large piece of abstract art between two textured lamps, or even a piece of coral.
Light Wood Nesting Tables for Flexible Surfaces
Next to the sofa, a pair of light wood nesting tables provides adaptable surfaces. Their lighter tone contrasts naturally with the darker upholstery and the brick wall.
You'll want to add stacked books and small decorative items without overwhelming the space.
Antique Wooden Chest as a Rustic Coffee Table
This vintage wooden chest, with its aged wood and metal hardware, sits as a coffee table in front of the sofa, offering a surface for drinks and decor while keeping blankets or magazines hidden away inside. It's a useful anchor.
