Use the Ruggedness of Brick to Warm Up Your Bath

Bathrooms don’t always have to be sleek and smooth. Sometimes a few rough edges can add character and dimension to a space. Many converted lofts feature exposed brick, but when it comes to their bathrooms, those bricks are often covered up with drywall or plaster. Before you run out and grab your putty knife, check out these six approaches to featuring the look of brick in the lavatory.

Bold Backsplash

Brick is durable and, when properly sealed, holds up well to water exposure. This bathroom, designed by The Ransom Company, features a brick backsplash. The red of the brick adds color and a rugged appeal to the otherwise all-white space.

Vanity: Home Decorators; pendants: Brooksdale, Landmark Lighting


The brick used in this Washington, D.C., bathroom was coated with a satin-finish masonry sealer from Sherman-Williams that adds a subtle shine while protecting it from water damage.

Sink: Eko; towel rack: Vogue UK


Stylish Shower Surround

If you don’t live in a home that features exposed brick but you still want the look, there are plenty of faux-brick options.

This Toronto bathroom, designed by Joanne Jakab, features porcelain tile that mimics the look of real brick.

Shower tile: porcelain brick, Daltile

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This loft in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood features a stunning shower surround created by a brick wall merged with a vintage marble wall that was reclaimed from a building lobby.

Sink: Urban Archaeology; pendant light: Savoy; bathtub: Mercer


Fantastic Flooring

Brick masonry on the floor is a great way to add a bit of ruggedness to your room.

This bathroom in South Africa, designed by Wynand Wilsenach Architects, features a herringbone pattern.


The brick used for the floor and tub surround in this bathroom in Melbourne, Australia, was sourced on site from a backyard patio.


Fireplace Feature

Taking a nice, long soak in a tub in front of a fireplace seems like a lovely way to unwind after a long day.

This bathroom in England features a copper bathtub and a wood-burning fireplace housed in a brick chimney.

Tub: Marseille Copper Bateau, The Cast Iron Bath Company

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This New Orleans bathroom, which features a claw-foot tub beneath an antique chandelier from Turkey, has a brick fireplace to complete the luxurious scene.

Bathtub: Signature Hardware


Acclaimed Accent

There’s no need to go all out with brick in the bath: Sometimes a little dab does the trick.

This bathroom’s sliver of exposed brick forms a rugged column that adds dimension to the space without dominating it.

Mirror: Wide Shield, Living Spaces

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The backside of a chimney was left exposed in this industrial Washington, D.C., bathroom. The vanity was custom-made in metal and wood by Four Brothers LLC.


Pair It With Paint

If the reddish-brown tones of most brick don’t blend well with the color palette of your bathroom, you can always paint it. By painting brick rather than plastering over it, you retain the geometric pattern and texture, in any color you choose.

The high-gloss painted-brick wall in this San Francisco bathroom, designed by Alden Miller Interiors, stays true to the black-and-white color scheme.

Bathtub: Purescape Spoon, Aquatica Plumbing; pendant light: Mochi, Fabbian

More:
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What You Need to Know Before Painting Brick

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