FUTURISTIC ARCHITECTURE

Modern interiors have moved slowly and steadily away from the polished and neutral world of beige, white and cream and into a realm that is lot more exciting, varied and filled with textural contrast. A big reason for this is the way in which old buildings are being reused and renovated to suit a more modern lifestyle. This has seen growth in styles like industrial, farmhouse, rustic and shabby chic – styles that are not about refined surfaces alone. The brick wall is an inherent part of many of these style and is increasingly becoming a popular choice among homeowners. Even in homes where a brick wall is not already present, faux brick walls are making an appearance!

Contemporary and farmhouse styles combined effortlessly in the spacious entry with exposed brick and gray walls [From: ID.ology Interiors & Design]

While a brick wall in the living room or the modern bedroom is becoming more of a common feature in recent times, it is far less frequently used in the modern entry room. Today, we delve into a beautiful and trendy world of entryway brick walls and floors with one offering a cool backdrop and the providing a sturdy floor that will last the test of time. If you love all the warmth, visual contrast and uniqueness that exposed bricks bring to a home interior, then you would not want to miss these fabulous inspirations –

Gorgeous Brick Floor for Entryway

The brick floor is one that is often easily overlooked in modern homes because it just does not feel ‘contemporary’ and has a certain rustic appeal about it. Yet, well-laid brick floors can be of great advantage and they are cost effective as well. In the entry, they can easily withstand the wear and tear of constant traffic for years and any minor uneven areas go almost unnoticed in here. They are also surfaces on which you do not slip easily and this makes them a great option in a home with elderly. Even though taking a fall here can be painful, it is not a problem that a smart carpet or rug cannot solve.

Spacious entry with cabin-inspired style features wooden cabinets, cubbies and brick floor

Stylish modern farmhouse entry room with white walls and a lovely brick floor

You can create different patterns using bricks for the floor in the entryway [From: Stewart Lighting]

Brick floor in this modern entryway also adds herringbone pattern to the setting [From: CBI Design Professionals]

Modern farmhouse entry room with white walls and beautiful brick floor [From: peter c quinn architect]

Brick Walls are Just Hot!

Much like reclaimed wood walls, brick walls are currently a trendy choice that seem to be cropping even in the most unexpected of spaces even in the most contemporary of homes. It makes plenty of sense right now to peel off the layers of plaster on top and reveal that brick wall underneath; if you happen to be lucky enough to have one in the entry room. Adding a small brick wall section to the existing entry is not that hard and as we alluded to earlier, faux brick can always come to your rescue. Make sure that the exposed brick wall section receives enough attention with right lighting and smart placement of décor around it.

Exposed brick wall sections for the entryway make an instant impact thanks to the white walls all around [From: D Enterprise]

Exposed wall next to the main door brings that ‘something different’ to the small entryway [From: Bria Hammel Interiors]

Gorgeous industrial style entryway of stylish Seattle home with an exposed brick wall [From: Dana Webber Design Group]

Exposed brick wall and brick floor give this spacious entryway an authentic farmhouse appeal [From: J.E. Kelley Designs]

Sustainable and Affordable Floors

Brick floors in the entryway are more popular than brick walls because they are just so much more functional and cut down on costs dramatically. Brick is much cheaper when compared to other commonly used materials for home floors and you can easily create a wonderful range of patterns with brick. Apart from being affordable, brick is a sustainable choice and also ushers in a certain vernacular, vintage appeal that you just cannot miss. If you are a romantic at heart who longs for a simpler time and feels the world around you is too ‘impersonal’, then brick floors are just perfect!

Brick floor works brilliantly in the contemporary entryway as well

Entryway of New York home with light blue walls, dark grayish-blue cabinets and timeless brick floor [From: DeGraw & DeHaan Architects]

Red brick floor brings a hint of earthen rustic charm to any entryway it adorns [From: Anderson & Rodgers Construction]

Rug adds bright orange hue to the neutral modern entry that has white walls and dark gray brick floor [From: Graystone Custom Builders]

Use a rug or carpet to soften the brick floor in the entryway [From: True Design]

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It is barely a surprise that an apartment that was designed for a couple who own a chain of bakeries and are avid cooking aficionados has a fabulous kitchen at its heart. That is just what one gets with the exquisite FF Apartment renovation carried out by Studio 2 Arquitetura e Interiores in Brazil as its new interior now has a more spacious common area, better circulation and a refined contemporary appeal. The apartment in Águas Claras features a polished, open plan living that is clad in neutral hues with a view of the lush green Águas Claras Park just outside its floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Exposed brick wall in the living room adds textural contrast to the spacious, polished setting

Apart from the obvious spaciousness of the living area and the way in which the kitchen ends up becoming the focal point of the setting, another interesting aspect of the apartment is its captivating use of contrasting textures. In the kitchen, a beautiful central island draped in Mont Blanc quartz and custom cabinets in gray and wood usher in this textural charm while porcelain tiles and exposed concrete pillars bring that ‘something different’ in the living are and dining rooms. Cleverly placed MDF panels on the walls improve the acoustics of the common area along with the coziness that they bring while an accent marble wall in the main bedroom ends up stealing the spotlight. [Photography: Joana França]

Large window brings natural light into the living area while offering a view of the lovely green park not too far away

MDF panels in the TV room add a different visual to the setting even while improving the acoustics of the room

Exposed concrete beams and pillars bring a different textural element to the contemporary interior

Exquisite contemporary decor accentuates the spaciousness of hi Brazilian apartment

Fabulous modern decor in the living space also brings abstract beauty to the setting

Kitchen island in Mont Blanc quartz makes the biggest impact in here

The existing trust due to the longstanding relationship between the owners and the architects Alex Claver and Wilker Medeiros, from Studio2 Arquitetura e Interiores, made this project possible. In the last 3 years the architect duo has renovated 13 shops owned by the couple as well as projected the previous family home…

Polished contemporary living room of the Brazilian apartment in white with swing chair Pêndulo by Ruy Ohtake

Sleek contemporary sofa in white coupled with a unique, relaxing chair in brown

Spacious and stylish modern kitchen in white and wood with a Mont Blanc quartz central island

White drapes filter natural light into the apartment living room while enhancing privacy

Custom marble accent wall in the white bedroom leaves you captivated

Contemporary bathroom in gray with twin mirrors and vanities

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A perfect apartment is a beautiful blend of form and function with a splattering of bright colors thrown into the mix. That generally plays out in different ways in various apartments across the world with the available space, specific taste of homeowners and budget shaping the final form. With this dashing blue and white apartment in Brazil, you get an interior that is charming and colorful without sacrificing ergonomics. Designed by Studio Boscardin.Corsi, he apartment perfectly reflects the exuberant lifestyle of the young homeowners with cleverly placed yellow accents making a big visual impact.

Bright blue walls create a vivacious apartment interior that feels fresh and modern

Apartment BC does all it can to eliminate dull corners with a floor plan that combines the small living area, dining space and kitchen to create a fabulous, modern social zone. A corner niche is converted into the black and white kitchen with dark appliance and countertops providing visual balance to an otherwise white space. Industrial-style Edison bulb lighting above the dining area makes an instant impact while the blue walls and curated yellow décor additions invite you indoors gleefully. With a slim, ledge-like floating shelf in black above the sofa holding framed photographs and artwork, there is plenty going on in this small apartment living space.

Minimal industrial-style Edison bulb lighting for the dining area next to the living space

White and blue Brazilian apartment with gorgeous yellow accents thrown into the mix

Simple ledge-style floating shelf in black is the perfect space for a lovely display in the living room

Spacious and stylish interior of the modern Brazilian apartment with lovely blue walls

Black appliances coupled with black countertops in the kitchen add contrast to the interior

Sleek floating shelves in orange add color to the white-tiled kitchen backsplash

Space-savvy kitchen and dining area of the small Brazilian apartment

In the bedroom, an open closet with coat hangers and nifty, space-savvy nightstands steal the spotlight while bright, multi-colored tiles in the bathroom create an impact. A 65-square meter apartment that balances form with functionality… [Photography: Eduardo Macarios]