The space just inside your front door really gives guests their initial impression of your place. A brick wall there can instantly bring warmth and a real sense of character, blending well with just about any style you like.
Here are 28 ideas for using brick to make that first spot welcoming and stylish.
Frame Your Entryway Map with String Lights
Lean a framed graphic map against your exposed brick wall and drape simple string lights around its frame or directly along the wall to cast a warm glow. It’s a bright welcome.
Floating Console Beneath a Gallery Wall
A dark, long floating console sits sleekly against a rustic brick wall. Sculptural objects and busts can then rest on its minimalist form.
Maximize Narrow Entryway Storage with a Bench and Coat Rack
A wooden coat rack with an integrated bench provides storage and seating.
Rustic Wooden Shelf With Hooks For Bags and Coats
Mount a rough-hewn wooden shelf on your brick wall for everyday essentials. Use the black metal hooks below for handbags, scarves, and jackets.
Break Up Brick with a Tall, Slim Mirror
Its reflective surface, framed in a tall, narrow profile, sits vertically against the brick wall. The slimness works to break up a large expanse.
White Stair Risers Double as Display Ledges
The wide white risers of your staircase can become small display areas. You can place small potted plants or decorative items on these surfaces.
Mount Minimalist Round Hooks on Brick
You can mount simple, round hooks directly onto your brick wall. They’re grey and circular.
Black Panel With Hooks For Coats and Bags
You can mount a tall, narrow black panel next to your door. It’s for hanging jackets, handbags, and umbrellas.
Wall-Mounted Hooks on Exposed Brick for Outerwear
Simple hooks can go directly onto an exposed brick column for hanging jackets and bags. It’s an efficient way to utilize existing brickwork for outerwear, keeping items off the floor.
A small tree in a nearby basket brings some greenery to the spot.
Ornate Metal Console for Displaying Decor
Featuring an elaborate openwork design, a decorative metal console provides a surface to display vases and sculptural pieces. Its open base permits light to pass through, which prevents visual clutter.
The console’s metalwork evokes an antique style in an entryway.
Woven Basket For Storing Yoga Mats and Umbrellas
You can use a large woven basket to corral yoga mats and umbrellas. It’s a natural fiber container.
Distressed Oval Mirror Adds Rustic Charm Above Console
Above the console table, a large, distressed oval mirror with a thick wooden frame brings rustic character to the entryway and bounces light around the space. Pair it with a simple console.
Distressed Wooden Console With Foldable Leaves
You can use a drop-leaf console table for flexible surface area in your entryway. It has a distressed wooden finish and foldable leaves.
Combine an Ornate Mirror with a Functional Coat Hook
You can place a dark, antique-style mirror with carved details in your entryway. Hang a jacket on a simple dark hook right beside it.
Row of Hooks for Coats and Bags on White Brick
Install simple dark hooks directly onto your exposed brick wall for coats, bags, and umbrellas.
Define Entryway Zones with Black and White Geometric Tiles
The bold black and white geometric tile pattern will delineate the main walkway in your entryway. This high-contrast design works best when you want to clearly separate a space from its adjacent areas.
It’s a patterned tile.
Wooden Mannequins Add Sculptural Interest to Brick Walls
Use wooden mannequins as decorative accents on exposed brick walls. You can dress them with scarves or hats.
Round Concrete Clock Adds Minimalist Style Above Bench
The presence of a dark, circular clock with plain timber hands establishes a modern focal point on a painted masonry surface. When positioned above a slim bench with stacked pillows and a throw blanket, it forms a cozy yet uncluttered arrangement of textiles.
Keep Scarves and Hats Accessible with Round Wooden Hooks
Install a series of simple, round wooden hooks on your brick wall for scarves and hats. You’ll use them for everyday accessories.
Wooden Peg Rail with White Knobs for Hanging Everyday Items
You can install a simple wooden peg rail along your brick wall for hanging items. It has white knobs.
Conceal Entryway Storage Behind White Cabinet Doors
You can build a custom cabinet under your stairs to hide entryway storage. It opens to reveal a bench, shoe cubbies, and a hanging rod, all behind sleek white doors.
White Shoe Cubbies Double as Entryway Storage
You can stash shoes and bags in a low white cubby unit. Top it with a plush faux fur throw and a graphic pillow to make a seat.
Wooden Bench Offers Dual-Level Shoe Storage
When you need a place for footwear, a simple wooden bench with two slatted shelves can keep pairs off the floor. The shelves themselves are slatted wood.
Integrate a Cozy Pet Bed Niche
Integrate a small, recessed niche into your entryway storage for a dedicated pet spot. This wooden-framed opening is lined with a bright yellow cushion.
Dark Tray Hung on Brick Wall for Decorative Impact
Its dark color and octagonal shape let this large tray sit on the brick wall. The reflective surface catches light.
Ornate Green Console Table Displays Eclectic Decor
A green, ornate console table offers a striking surface for eclectic decor. You can arrange bottles, vases, and small decorative objects in varying heights and colors against the white brick wall.
Vintage Trunk Doubles as Entryway Seating and Storage
Use a vintage-style trunk for seating and storage in your entryway. It’s accented with metal details and leather straps.
Large Poster Hung With Clips Adds Graphic Impact
To anchor your foyer wall with a strong focal point, consider a substantial poster featuring bold typography. Suspend it using plain metal clips from a rod for an industrial-chic aesthetic that complements the masonry background.
