Often, using brickwork to enhance our home is overlooked when in reality it can add so much unique character! Throughout the years, brickwork design has taken a wavering backseat in home trends but that’s all changing, as we’re seeing a resurgence in this simple yet effective decor style.
From different types of bricks, the pattern in which it's laid and even down to what colour mortar to use - let's look at some examples as to how you can incorporate it into your home and stay ahead of the trend.
Brick backsplash
Kitchens are often the beating heart of our home and we spend more time in there than we realise. Kitchens can feel quite cold and sterile, but with a brick backsplash you add warmth and texture to one of your most used rooms.
Brickwork, especially those with deep red hues of brick, provide a rustic touch to your home. With trends for 2025 looking to bring the outdoors in, starting off with a brick backsplash is a great way to add that extra focal point to your home. Brick is durable and will complement many kitchen styles.
Brick flooring indoors
Although not a common choice of flooring, gone are the days of brick being the underdog in this space. Bricks help to keep your home cool in the summer and, with underfloor heating, warm in the winter as it will distribute heat evenly. Be aware that it can make your floor slightly uneven, compared to wood flooring, so consider your furniture placement and add textured accents such as rugs to stay safe underfoot.
Outdoor brickwork
Brickwork designs don’t need to be confined to indoors; they can help elevate your outdoor spaces too, giving your patios and gardens extra charm.
If you’re an avid BBQ’er, come rain or shine, then a permanent brickwork BBQ is the addition you’ve been seeking. For those with a green thumb, raised brickwork flower beds help to keep your favourite flora further protected from slugs and snails, while becoming style accents for your garden. Whatever you decide on, choose bricks of varying colours to create patterns and designs that make your builds stand out.
Exposed accented brick wall
Interior brickwork was once considered an incomplete home renovation. In reality, exposed brickwork can add dimensional character to your home, it’s warm and feels authentic in any room.
You can consider the pigment of your brick or mortar to your home to compliment the theme of the rest of the room. Take inspiration from the industrial trend, pairing your brickwork with dark hardwood flooring and hints of metals for a rough yet highly stylish aesthetic.
Indoor brick arch
If you’re a fan of open-space living but you want to break up spaces ever so slightly, an excellent way of incorporating brickwork into your home would be an indoor brick arch. Archways are a beautiful addition to your home, bringing a warm and homely touch, they can be used to help create dividers between rooms or even around your windows if you’re considering a reading nook with a view.
Adding character to your home with FMB
Whether you want to bring the brickwork design indoors or outdoors, we’re sure there’s somewhere in your home it would suit. If you want any advice, contact us and try our Find a Builder search tool to find the builder for the job - we only work with the most trusted and reliable tradesmen.
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