Exposed Brick Wall Designs & Ideas
KUBE architecture
This 900 square foot historic row house in Foggy Bottom is intended to be a "boutique hotel away from home" for the Atlantic-hopping client and his family. Since the house is only 11' wide the over-riding goal was to maximize open space and create built-in storage and furniture, using the floor area as efficiently as possible. The main floor is completely open between front and rear in an effort to visually expand the space from interior to garden. The two long walls define the space. On the right a "warm" wall of wood which houses storage needs (including a built-in desk) accentuates the main sitting area, with the wood flooring sliding up the wall and across the ceiling. The opposite "cool" wall is defined by porcelain "steel" textured tiles around the fireplace, black and stainless steel stair and railings, and plate steel cladding around the powder room (including a custom steel door that disappears into the wall). The kitchen on this side also boasts stainless steel and high gloss laminate finishes. The main floor is covered in a blood-wood flooring which creates a rich backdrop against the dark steel and light ash cabinetry. The rear ipe deck, stained to match the blood-wood, steps down onto a simple red brick patio lined with white Mexican river stones.
The upper level is more subdued and tranquil. Warm maple flooring replaces the blood-wood, which emerges only in the finish of the custom master bed (an echo of the finish on the floor below). Two bedrooms and a high-end bathroom with a shower TV, 24" radius "rain" showerhead, and skylight complete the second floor.
CONTENT Architecture
The Kipling house is a new addition to the Montrose neighborhood. Designed for a family of five, it allows for generous open family zones oriented to large glass walls facing the street and courtyard pool. The courtyard also creates a buffer between the master suite and the children's play and bedroom zones. The master suite echoes the first floor connection to the exterior, with large glass walls facing balconies to the courtyard and street. Fixed wood screens provide privacy on the first floor while a large sliding second floor panel allows the street balcony to exchange privacy control with the study. Material changes on the exterior articulate the zones of the house and negotiate structural loads.
Photo by Peter Molick
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Terra Studio
The two brick walls originally framed an alleyway parking spot. Everything else was added to create a flourishing garden in the city.
Photograph: Jeff Totaro
Kathy Corbet Interiors
We took advantage of the high ceilings by adding display cabinets for a collection of serve ware. You can access it by a rolling ladder.
The far end of the kitchen has open shelves for display and easy access to spice containers.
Risinger Homes
Exposed framing is possible because all the insulation is on the outside of the house. This concept is called "Perfect Wall" and was originally designed by Building Science Corporation's founder Joe Lstiburek. See our YouTube channel for more info and construction videos on Perfect Wall. YouTube.com/MattRisinger
Casey Dunn
Carl Mattison Design
The master bedroom is split into this room with original fireplace, a sitting room and private porch. A wainscoting wall painted Sherwin Williams Mount Etna anchors the bed.
Kristin Hoaglund Design
This beautiful French Provincial home is set on 10 acres, nestled perfectly in the oak trees. The original home was built in 1974 and had two large additions added; a great room in 1990 and a main floor master suite in 2001. This was my dream project: a full gut renovation of the entire 4,300 square foot home! I contracted the project myself, and we finished the interior remodel in just six months. The exterior received complete attention as well. The 1970s mottled brown brick went white to completely transform the look from dated to classic French. Inside, walls were removed and doorways widened to create an open floor plan that functions so well for everyday living as well as entertaining. The white walls and white trim make everything new, fresh and bright. It is so rewarding to see something old transformed into something new, more beautiful and more functional.
MANI & Co
Master bedroom suite with floor to ceiling windows, exposed custom wood/steel ceiling trusses, skylight over sink area in master bath behind wall
Photo: Tricia Shay
Architect: Stephen Bruns/Bruns Architecture
Interior Design: MANI & Co
User
The limestone floors are set off by the tongue and groove walls and the vintage barn wood custom made vanity.
StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
This exquisite bathroom remodel located in Alpharetta, Georgia is the perfect place for any homeowner to slip away into luxurious relaxation.
This bathroom transformation entailed removing two walls to reconfigure the vanity and maximize the square footage. A double vanity was placed to one wall to allow the placement of the beautiful Danae Free Standing Tub. The seamless Serenity Shower glass enclosure showcases detailed tile work and double Delta Cassidy shower rain cans and trim. An airy, spa-like feel was created by combining white marble style tile, Super White Dolomite vanity top and the Sea Salt Sherwin Williams paint on the walls. The dark grey shaker cabinets compliment the Bianco Gioia Marble Basket-weave accent tile and adds a touch of contrast and sophistication.
Vanity Top: 3CM Super White Dolomite with Standard Edge
Hardware: Ascendra Pulls in Polished Chrome
Tub: Danae Acrylic Freestanding Tub with Sidonie Free Standing Tub Faucet with Hand Shower in Chrome
Trims & Finishes: Delta Cassidy Series in Chrome
Tile : Kendal Bianco & Bianco Gioia Marble Basket-weave
Brooke Copp-Barton Interiors
Compact and cosy, the L-shape sofa makes the most of the space, creating a comfy and inviting teenage chill out zone.
Anna Jacoby Interiors
The neutral color scheme of beige and gray is given a punch of color with the red accent wall and chair. Rice paper window film was added to the wall of windows to give them the appearance of a Shoji screen. An outdated brick fireplace was given a whole new look with the stacked stone.
Photo by Ian Coleman
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