By now you've probably seen them pop up all over Pinterest. Or maybe you've spotted them on one of your strolls through the local home improvement store aisles. Either way, the look of brick is in and brick panels are all the rage.
Brick panels basically give the look of a brick wall without all of the hassle, mess, or expense. Granted they aren't the real thing but if you're anything like me, I change my mind a lot when it comes to decor and it's probably best if some elements within my home remain semi-permanent. Even better? These panels can be whitewashed if so desired for a totally different, antiqued look. Plus, they can go anywhere and everywhere within a home.
I so dig them.
But if you haven't seen these panels, you're probably begging the question: " how do they really look?"
Check these rooms out:
"R" wanted a superhero room complete with a cityscape and brick panel wall. The goal was to create a room with an urban feel that could grow with this seven year-old but also change as needed. We used a total of three brick panels in this space on one full wall (that makes two feature walls in one room!) and I'm kind of crazy about it.
This kiddo also needed a desk so once again, we implemented some pipe/wood shelving (thanks to mastermind and carpenter, Nate Koogle) to create a functional but also really cool, classic piece for him to use. I dunno but I think he's pretty happy with his new digs
Next up? "B's" room. This sixteen year-old asked for a fresh, fun, updated space for his birthday and his parents definitely delivered.
"B" dug the look of the exposed brick and preferred the grey grout (found at Home Depot) over the black grout as shown in the room above (located at Lowe's). These panels retail for $25 each and even though I've stated it before, they are a great value considering the texture and "wow factor"they bring to a room.
After using six panels spanning two walls, a lot of cutting was involved in order to make the look we achieved appear less faux and more fo reals. A mix of wood/pipe shelving and a matching nightstand were then implemented, along with an industrial clock and magazine rack to finish up this space. Two-tone Pottery Barn linen curtains were added to dress the windows. And the coolest part? Check out those guitar grips! Metal hands extending from the wall meant specifically to hold this guy's favorite instruments. So awesome and functional!
So what do you think? Would you give these panels a go?
R's Room:
Brick Panels-Lowe's
Drapes-custom made, fabric purchased from Hobby Lobby
Cityscape Wall Mural- A Fresh Coat-Yuma
Tire Toy Storage-Amazon
Bedding-Pottery Barn Kids
Pillows-Kirkland's/Etsy
Superhero Wall Decor-Kirkland's
Locker Nightstand-Target
Desk-Nate Koogle, Carpenter
Desk Decor & Knick-knacks-Hobby Lobby
B's Room:
Clock-Wayfair
Drapes-Pottery Barn
Bedding-Amazon
Brick Panels-Home Depot
Magazine Rack-Hobby Lobby
Guitar Grips-Amazon
Nightstand/Shelving-Arizona Rustic Lights- Yuma, AZ