One of the biggest, interior design offenders was the covering up of hardwood floors with carpet and linoleum. Also, putting up drywall and tile over beautiful brick walls. Why would anyone want to do this? Brick has a unique appearance and texture that never seems to go out of style — being able to fit into most interior designs. If your home, flat, or apartment is lucky enough to have a brick element, here are some ways to make the most out of the beautiful, red masonry. 

Accent Brick

If you have brick elements in your interior, you most likely don’t want every wall and structure to be brick — this takes away from the uniqueness of brick: sometimes less is more. Having a single wall, pillar, or element of brick can add flavor to any room. If your brick is showing any signs of damage or deterioration, contact the brick repair experts of Brickworks Property Restoration at http://chimneyrepairdetroitmi.com today.

Stain, Paint, or Wash

If the red of bricks is off-putting or doesn’t exactly mesh with your color scheme, you can choose to alter its color and brightness to better fit your living space. There are stains and paint you can buy to alter the color of your bricks to lighten, dampen, or darken them. You can add more layers depending upon the results of the layer before it. You can also limewash your bricks to leave their pores open and whiten them up. Additionally, here is the truth about VOC wall paints and why you should avoid them. 

Texture Varying

A great thing about bricks is that they have a rough and varied texture. An excellent way to bring this out is to surround your brick elements with smoother textures. By doing so, the rough texture of the bricks and the smooth textures of the other elements can complement each other by bringing out the uniqueness of either one. A different smooth texture can be wood or black tile for example. weight

Frame and Mirror

Not knowing what to put over your brick elements? Picture frames and mirrors are great additions to apply. The lines of bricks compliment the square and rectangular shapes of frames and mirrors while also breaking up the color and texture of the bricks. 

Living in a condo or apartment can sometimes get tricky when it comes to decorating. Limited space, not enough windows, and loads of knickknacks with not enough storage space can surely get you in a decorating rut. We’ve rounded up some fun, practical, and most importantly affordable essentials that will give your condo an easy makeover in a flash!

Celia James

Floor to Ceiling Built in Bookcase

Use all the space you can in your apartment, even if that means piling high to the ceiling! A floor to ceiling built in bookcase is a smart addition to your home and can turn your living room into the perfect reading nook! It’s best for those that have a big collection of books, videos, or magazines and takes up little space in your home. To add a finishing touch, install a rolling ladder for extra charm and cool-ness!

Lizette Marie Interior Design

Stylish Multipurpose Bar Cart

No apartment can live without a convenient, multifunctional bar cart on wheels. On my recent spring getaway, every stylish condo in Montreal had one of these – they’ve got to be onto something over there! Bar carts are a no brainer when it comes to small spaces and are ideal for holding drinks, glassware, plates and side dishes when entertaining at home. They serve as a additional countertop or tabletop space and can show off your favorite knickknacks when not in use.

Tiny Yet Functional Breakfast Bar

A breakfast bar, no matter how big or small it is can be a life saver. If your apartment is too small to hold a dining table, you can simply swap it with your breakfast bar and use the additional space for a home office or to expand your living room. This is also a smart way to minimize and keep the mess at bay with dishes and food.

Jeffers Design Group

Bookcase Space Divider

Most apartments are open concept layouts which can limit your ability to create separate living areas as everything seems to morph into one. Constructing additional walls can seem like a daunting task and will close off your space and make it appear darker and smaller. Instead use a cube bookcase to section off parts of your apartment but still keep everything flowing seamlessly together. There are lots of other apartment space dividers you can choose like beaded curtains, various screens, and bookshelves.

Corynne Pless

A Chic Mini Bar

Why let hotels have all the fun? It may be tiny, but including a small mini bar in your apartment is a nice way to pamper and give yourself a well deserved treat after a long day at work. Keep your mini bar stocked with your favorite drinks, minus the outrageous hotel fees!

Urritia Design

Stowaway Secret Home Office

Not enough space for your own home office? Consider purchasing a secretaries desk to easily stowaway your home office when your done with work! No one wants to look at papers, bills, or your laptop screen especially while entertaining or trying to have fun – it can be a huge mood killer. Just close up your secretaries desk or open it up whenever you have to get down to business!

Corynne Pless

Exposed or Wallpapered Brick Wall

A brick wall is an old apartment classic and brings a charming feel no matter what your current decorating style and situation is like. You can opt for the real thing or even purchase brick wallpaper to mimic this timeless style.

Avocado Sweets Design