What are brick slip feature walls?

by Adam Taylor · May 12, 2021

We all know that feature walls have been a designers staple for decades, and still they show no signs of fading in popularity.

A good reason for the love of feature walls is how they are constantly being played and reworked into evermore new and trendy modern designs.

Whilst single colour painted walls have fallen in popularity the resurgence of accented and aesthetically textured walls has grown substantially over the past 5 years. The most popular of these textured feature walls being the exposed brick wall.

Exposed brick feature walls

There is a reason exposed brick is one of the most sought-after elements when designing a feature wall. You only have to take a look at our Instagram to see the thousands of customer photos and inspirational posts.

If you’re fortunate enough to live in a house where you have amazing old brickwork lurking beneath your plasterboard then you are good to go. Sadly this is not the case for most households. So even if your space isn’t blessed with this historic, charming detail you can still create a similar look on your own with real clay brick slips.

Brick slip feature walls

The first step to the perfect brick feature wall is to select the right brick slip. To achieve a 100% authentic looking brick feature wall you will want a real clay brick slip. All of the products we manufacture are real clay.

Brick slips come in many styles and flavours from traditional and reclaimed products through to ultra modern and contemporary.

Location of your feature wall

The location of your brick slip feature wall is ultimately down to you. Most feature walls are located on the most focal wall within the room. Usually the wall is adjacent to a window or opening for light. This gives a natural spotlight the the main area of interest.

The kitchen and living room are the most common areas within the home that benefit from a brick slip feature wall. In the kitchen exposed brick work can help to add a rural and cottage style feel especially when using a product like Olde Bayswater. In contrast you can create a light and airy kitchen feature wall using a lighter clay product like London Weathered Yellow.

There are no hardened fast rules about location but at the end of the day a feature wall wants to create just that, a feature!

Living room feature walls often incorporate the fireplace within the feature. This style of feature wall owes its homage to the industrialisation of Britain and the addition of fireplaces within the main living areas of the house. One staple within design is that a living room feature wall is a great canvas for many styles and themes.

What goes well with brick feature walls?

One current trend that has shown no sign of slowing is the industrial look. This can often be done with iron radiators and eclectic light fittings. Both of which compliment an exposed brick wall. Ironwork, textiles and glass all work really well within a brick slip wall and can be worked into a design to great affect.

To emphasise and highlight the natural textures and colours of brick, surround it with even more of nature. Incorporating timber accents like picture frames, shelves, ladders, headboards and side tables can have a great effect on the overall look. Splash in some plants and greenery and you have a winning formula.