Mixing brick veneer with sleek contemporary textures in Toronto.

Minimalistic Brick Veneers in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.

Interior design is based around a few core principles, one of which involves creating a mood or atmosphere for a space. These “moods” are created through various choices one makes in designing a room. Colour, texture, layout, shape of furniture and the physical space itself all play an important role in creating a mood. Think small rooms, when decorated correctly they give off the feeling of coziness. Similarly, when larger rooms are fashioned in a minimalist manner they feel spacious and open.

A nice blend of sleek wooden cabinetry and rustic brick textures

Creating a mood can sometimes be tricky when different elements come into play. Stone and wood will usually provide a rustic feel that add age and life into a room. Metals and plastics usually have an adverse effect. Their sleek and polished look often emanate a cold vibe into a room. The trick with mixing sleek designs with rustic textures is balancing the two so that one does not overpower the other.

Sleek and modern, yet warm and harmonious brick veneers

Wood is a great way to balance both styles. The grain of wood provides a room with the warmness associated with old natural textures of that nature. By adding wooden furniture that is polished and cut into neat geometric patterns one can attain the modern look without the cold vibe. Now what better way to compliment the balance than adding a neat looking stone to the mix. Brick veneers like Sandy Buff, Indian Brown and Crimson would work well. The upside to the Canyon Brick Veneer line mentioned here is that they’re easy to install, efficient, inexpensive and easily paintable.

Painting bricks has quickly become a trend in urban areas as a way of rejuvenating a space while keeping the historic feel of the walls that surround it. The most popular colour is of course white. White brick walls are interesting because they are actually considered neutral with regards to interior design. Very few textures give off this vibe, art galleries are famous for using this aesthetic to take attention off the walls and keep it on the artwork. A good way to furnish a white brick room is to add that sleek polished metal and plastic furniture. The neutrality of the walls prevents the furniture from taking over completely while giving it the attention it deserves.

Canyon Brick Veneer, when painted white, can achieve this wonderfully elegant effect

Canyon Brick Veneers are the perfect compliment to sleek modern designs. Take a look at our online catalog by visiting our website or visit our showroom in Mississauga to get a closer look.