Living room with a brick accent - what furniture will match?

Contrary to appearances, the brick motif is not only suitable for industrial-style interiors. It can be easily incorporated into many other projects. It often provides a stark backdrop for a loft or, thanks to its unique color scheme, "warms up" a modern interior. In this article, we present several interesting ideas for a living area with a brick accent. We suggest which furniture to match this décor and how to give the room the right style and character. Happy reading!

Wooden living room furniture with brick – a surefire effect!

How can you achieve the effect of an authentic brick wall? There are several options. If you live in a tenement building or an older house, there's a good chance that real brick is hidden beneath the plaster. In this case, simply remove the plaster from a selected section or the entire wall, then carefully clean the surface and fill any gaps in the joints. You can leave the natural discolorations and imperfections, which will add a unique touch to the interior. However, it's important to impregnate the brick. This will prevent it from crumbling and attracting dust.

Another option is to use recycled (demolition) brick on the wall. Precisely cut bricks are a popular choice in modern designs. With their irregular edges, discoloration, and mortar residue, they look like real brickwork. They are laid like tiles and then filled with a special grout in your chosen color. If you prefer a slightly lighter brick wall, choose clinker tiles, which are thinner, durable, have regular shapes, and can be painted.

There's a third option—the quickest and cheapest solution. We're talking about brick-pattern wallpaper. This is the least invasive method, perfect for those who enjoy interior design transformations or renting an apartment. It's worth noting, however, that the flat surface of the paper won't recreate the full, authentic texture of a brick wall. Therefore, if you decide to use wallpaper, choose high-quality vinyl with a distinct embossing.

Living room with a brick motif - three-dimensional effect

Wondering where to best place brick? Depending on the specifics of the room and your aesthetic preferences, you can choose one of the following solutions.

• A TV wall is the most common choice and can be used in many arrangements. Remember to hide cables in the wall before installing brick or clinker tiles.
• The wall behind the sofa creates a cozy background for the lounge furniture and allows you to symbolically separate the relaxation area from the rest of the living room.
• A pillar, shelf or alcove made of bricks – if you don’t want the brick motif to be dominant, just highlight the chosen structural element.
• Brick fireplace – you can use this material to create the base of the fireplace, side pillars, or cover the entire chimney with brick (from floor to ceiling); a brick bench or alcove to display firewood will also look great.

Loft-style arrangement – what industrial furniture to choose?

An industrial-inspired interior is a natural habitat for brick. Raw materials and simple forms work perfectly in this setting. The interplay of colors and textures will add character to the interior.

• Upholstered furniture – choose a sofa or sectional sofa upholstered in brown, black, or gray fabric. Wooden or metal legs will complete the look. If you prefer a vintage aesthetic, you can add a leather armchair with a footstool or a stylish model with wooden armrests to your relaxation area, such as the ARMCHAIR 2 DK73 with a soft seat.

A functional addition to the interior is the elegant SELVA sofa with a sleeping function and storage. The black upholstery perfectly complements the chrome legs. Next to it, place a round coffee table on a metal frame with a wood-colored top. The oak surface will add a cozy feel to the interior and will perfectly complement the décor. with a brick on the wall.

• Storage – spacious chests of drawers, bookcases , and TV stands on metal legs, as well as "workshop" furniture with a steel structure, will work well here. For example, the CLINT bookcase combines black with a shade of golden oak. Metal inserts give it a truly loft-like character, but the modules from this collection will fit perfectly into interiors decorated in Scandinavian and modern styles.

In this type of project, it's worth choosing accessories sparingly. A brick wall is a decorative element in itself. To avoid overshadowing it, you can choose an open shelving unit without a backsplash. The shelves can be used to display green potted plants, an old clock, or other knick-knacks. Black metal lamps best capture the loft atmosphere. Models with exposed Edison bulbs, large lampshades reminiscent of indoor lighting, or spotlights on tripods also look great.

Useful arrangement tricks:

• industrial aesthetics loves imperfections, so the furniture, accessories, and even the brick wall itself don't have to be perfect; a countertop with visible knots or discoloration on the fronts of a wooden chest of drawers will add a natural feel to the arrangement;
• loft is fond not only of the brick motif, but also of retro and vintage accents; a lampshade with fringes, a Persian rug, a record player or an old poster in a frame will be a perfect choice!
• "Factory" furniture will also be welcome here; we are talking about metal cabinets reminiscent of those found in employee cloakrooms, tables and shelves on wheels, and massive chests of drawers with a simple shape.

A Scandinavian-style brick living room

If you want to soften the starkness of brick, choose furniture with a lighter structure and light colors. Scandinavian-style chests of drawers and cabinets are perfect for this. White or light gray models create a cozy contrast with red brick. Wood (e.g., oak or beech) will add warmth to the décor, and smooth, minimalist, handleless fronts won't distract from the decorative texture of the wall. One of our store's offerings is the CALABRIA TV stand in shades of golden oak or white.

In a Scandi-inspired design, the furniture in the TV nook should be, above all, practical, comfortable, and relaxing. The heart of the living room is a sofa (gray, beige, or light green), necessarily on tall legs. For example, the cozy SKANDI corner sofa with a sleeping function, storage compartments for bedding, and plenty of seating space. It features soft back cushions and slender wooden legs that add a touch of lightness to the sofa. A coffee table or a set of tables with oval tops, such as the EPSILON D model with a double, round top, will complete the look.

When organizing this type of space, avoid bulky furniture and too many accessories. Include the following:

• a light shelf on which you can organize books, ceramics, travel souvenirs or green plants (the ALSTREMO model in a delicate shade of Linea oak will be an ideal option);
• a modular system adapted to the wall size and specificity of the room; you can expand it at any time (e.g. CALABRIA, BORA, GOVI systems);
• an iconic wingback armchair, the quintessence of the Scandinavian "hygge" philosophy, according to which comfort is the basis of daily rituals.

How to combine the Scandinavian spirit with a brick accent?

Scandinavian style will visually lighten a brick wall. Light wooden furniture against it will make the interior feel warmer and less stark. White-painted brick, on the other hand, will create a very light, airy living room.

A living area with a modernist twist

In modern interior designs, brick serves as a stark, geometric accent, breaking up the perfectly smooth surfaces of furniture. How should you choose furnishings for a modernist living room with brick?

• Chests of drawers, cabinets, and display cabinets feature simple, minimalist shapes. These can be suspended (levitating) or fitted with subtle legs, such as the ANDREA chest of drawers with handleless fronts and a push-to-open function.
• Simple sofas, couches and armchairs without tufting, in subdued colors, will work well here.
• The roughness of the brick on the wall will look interesting in combination with architectural concrete (e.g. a TV cabinet in a concrete shade), transparent or tinted glass (ANDREA glass display cabinet) or black steel (MONDI TV cabinet on black metal legs).
• A bold and striking solution is to paint the bricks black or graphite. Then, for contrast, introduce light, white, or beige furniture into the interior, creating an exclusive, monochromatic whole.
• Apply minimalism in accessories – instead of many wall decorations, hang one impressive graphic, poster or painting in a stylish frame.
• Remember: in modern style, "less is more." So if the brick wall is very expressive, don't let the furniture "compete" with it with too many decorations. In such cases, opt for geometric shapes and a lack of handles.

A brick wall in a rustic setting? Why not!

Designs inspired by nature, boho style, and rustic atmosphere are currently extremely popular. They're meant to feel homey, cozy, and comfortable. Brick is a perfect fit, along with natural wood, preferably matte, with visible grain, knots, and abrasions. Oak, pine, beech, or spruce in warm shades are ideal.

What furniture and accessories should you choose to emphasize the rustic atmosphere of your living room?

• Impressive glass-fronted display cabinets will showcase valuable tableware and add an idyllic character to the room (including the MEVIA 19 model with illuminated shelves).
• Cozy sofas upholstered in earthy, raw linen, or olive green fabrics will work well here. You could also try a sofa, pouffe, or armchair with a checkered or floral pattern to provide a counterpoint to the brick motif.
• Choose expressive, natural textures – wickerwork (e.g. a wicker basket), furniture with rattan inserts (e.g. the TIMOR coffee table with a shelf and storage under the tabletop), thick fabrics.

Brick wall – arrangements with “soul”

Brick complements not only wood but also deep, saturated colors, adding character to the interior. A mustard, bottle green, or navy blue accent will work beautifully here. You can illuminate the wall with LED spotlights or spotlights placed on the side or top. The light will highlight the rough, three-dimensional structure of the material and also enhance the color of the grout. Plants like monsteras, ficuses, and ferns will complement the décor, looking fantastic against the brick surface.

Loft-style, rustic, or perhaps vintage furniture? All of them perfectly complement the timeless brick motif. At Furnitop.co.uk, you'll find a multitude of stylish models for your living room. We invite you to explore!