Take a Peek at These 21 Amazing Bedrooms With Exposed Brick Walls (2024)

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Updated on 07/13/21

Take a Peek at These 21 Amazing Bedrooms With Exposed Brick Walls (2)

Exposed brick, with its natural beauty and easy warmth, is definitely a desirable trait in homes these days. From New York-inspired lofts to quaint country bungalows, brick walls often steal the spotlight in every bedroom. If you're lucky enough to have one (or more!) exposed brick walls in yours, there are countless ways you can decorate while still maintaining the brick's integrity and rawness.

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Embrace Exposed Brick
As seen in this modern bedroom fromJojotastic, when it comes to brick, all you need to do is show it off. But if you're hunting for ways to decorate and highlight your bedroom's brick wall, we've rounded up some truly stunning bedrooms that feature it as a design element. And if you don't have brick? Don't worry, you can fake it.
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Modern Brick Bedroom
This whitewashed brick bedroom fromCate St Hillis everything we love about minimalistic and modern design. We love the contemporary furniture paired with industrial-inspired white walls. Brick looks instantly chic and modern without a lot of effort—just add a few modern lamps and a side table for a well-rounded and updated look.
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Pair Brick With Natural Wood
Brick and raw wood go together like black and white. This stylish bedroom fromHall of Homesis simply decorated but feels entirely purposeful. The natural pallet headboard and rich wood furniture pairs well with the brick accent wall.
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Brick in a Boho Design Bedroom
If contemporaryisn't your style, why not give boho design a try? This gorgeous bedroom spotted onSimply Scandinavian's Tumblr is fun, youthful and inviting without coming across as juvenile. Copy this eclectic bohemian look by layering different textures and colors. Either bare or covered in frames and artwork, your brick walls will ground the hippy-inspired bedroom and pull it all together.
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Scandinavian-Style Room With Faux Brick Mural
Even without artwork on the walls, this bedroom fromTaryn Whiteakeris visually interesting and appealing. And what's even better is that this brick wall is a faux DIY job you can do in your own home. The white paint makes it look even more realistic and helps to open up the space.
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An Exposed Brick Fireplace
If you're lucky enough to have exposed brickanda bedroom fireplace, like in this bedroom from A Jennison Interiors, consider us officially jealous. Whether in a living space or a bedroom, a brick fireplace is a great focal point for the room and allows you to decorate around it. We love the high contrast blue walls and white brick used in this bedroom.
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Brick Wall in an Attic Primary Suite
BloggerSara Parsonsrenovated her attic to create a stunning primary bedroom and decided to leave a brick accent wall exposed, and the results are magical. When paired with white shiplap, the brick feels even fresher and more distinctive. If you're considering transforming your attic, keeping brick exposed is a great way to make sure the space feels warm and cozy.
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Brick in a Nursery
If you thought whitewashed brick walls were cold or sterile, this adorable nursery fromProject Nurseryis proof that they are anything but. By painting the exposed brick white, the room comes across as girly and sweet while still maintaining a modern feel.
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Brick Bedroom With No Headboard
Exposed brick is the perfect backdrop for a bed and adds enough texture and interest that you don't even need a headboard. The proof is in this cozy bedroom fromCasae Jardim, which feels inviting and charming despite having only minimal furniture.
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Loft-Style Bedroom With White Brick
One of the best features of a loft-style bedroom is that they often have exposed brick. But if you're worried about so much raw brick taking over the space, painting it white (or a light gray), like in this bedroom fromTwelve Chairs Boston,is a great way to keep the brick from becoming overpowering.
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Exposed Brick in an Industrial Space
This bedroom fromGravity Homeis very raw and industrial, with exposed beams and an unfinished ceiling, but it also has some fun quirks—like an indoor hammock and twinkle lights to keep it from feeling too urban.
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Faux Brick Wall in a Bedroom
This white brick wall fromFall for DIYis actually fake, but looks just as good as the real thing. We love using a faux-brick wall as a backdrop for an exposed closet or shelving unit.
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Whitewashed Brick in an Airy Room
Brick is by nature raw and gritty, but the whitewashed brick in this room spotted onMy Scandinavian Hometakes it to the next level. The distressed brick could look cold and uninviting, but when paired with somehygge -approved decor, it looks unique and artsy instead.
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Exposed Brick Behind Bookshelves
When you have exposed brick, especially if it's only a small accent wall, the last thing you want to do is hide it behind a heavy bookcase. This open shelving fromKatie McDuffeeon Pinterest is a great way to add storage to your brick bedroom without covering up its natural beauty.
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Brick in a Kids' Bedroom
White brick isn't just for nurseriesor lofts. This gender-neutral bedroom seen onDecorpadis whimsical and fun, and the painted brick pulls the whole room together.
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Exposed Brick and Edison Lights
There's just something about string lights that make us feel warm and cozy inside, and when you combine them with brick—like in this bedroom fromChatelaine—they become even more inviting. String some lights across a brick wall or add low-light floor lamps to make your brick space feel extra-charming.
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A Modern Brick Room
This bedroom spotted on Pinterest fromThe Urbanist Labis a great example of a space that's both masculine and design-forward. Exposed brick walls can take on a variety of decor styles when paired with the right accessories.
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Farmhouse Bedroom With Brick
While you may associate brick with modern and loft-like bedrooms, this room fromNorthern Nesterproves it works just as beautifully in a rustic farmhouse-inspired decor scheme.
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Brick in a Small Bedroom
Sure, this bedroom fromLa Maison D' Anna Gis on the tiny side. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in style. The exposed brick wall helps to create a cozy sleeping nook that feels warm, but not suffocating.
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Interior Windows and Brick in a Bedroom
This loft bedroom fromCoco Lapine Designmixes exposed brick with modern design elements–like a black-framed interior window and exposed beams–to create an open, airy feel and make a small space feel larger.
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White Brick With a Wood Headboard
It's clear by now that we love brick walls, especially when they look fresh and bright. Pair crisp white brick walls with deep wood accessories, as seen in this bedroom fromTribeca Citizen, for a sense of contrast that's eye-catching and unique.
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