Why Are Brick Accent Walls So Popular in West Michigan Homes?
Brick accent walls are everywhere right now — restaurants, coffee shops, loft apartments, and now regular homes across West Michigan. The look works because real brick brings warmth, texture, and character that paint and wallpaper cannot match. Whether you want a rustic farmhouse feel or a clean industrial look, interior brick delivers.
What Are the Two Ways to Get Brick on Interior Walls?
There are two ways to get brick on your interior walls. If your home has original brick behind drywall or plaster — common in older Grand Rapids homes near Heritage Hill, East Grand Rapids, and the Wealthy Street corridor — we can expose and restore it. If the brick is not there already, we install thin brick veneer that looks and feels exactly like a full brick wall but weighs a fraction of what real full-depth brick weighs.
Is Thin Brick Veneer the Same as Real Brick?
Thin brick veneer has come a long way. The pieces we install are actual clay-fired brick, sliced thin. They are not fake. They are not printed. Run your hand across the wall and you feel real brick texture, real mortar joints, real variation in color. The difference from a full brick wall? Far less weight hitting your wall framing.
Can Interior Brick Be Installed Year-Round?
Interior brick installation happens year-round since it is all indoor work. Your home stays at the right temperature for mortar to cure properly regardless of the season. We serve clients in Rockford, Lowell, Caledonia, Hudsonville, and throughout West Michigan.
Thinking about a brick accent wall? Call Adam Baker Masonry at (616) 612-1284 for a free in-home consultation. We will look at your space, show you brick samples in different colors and textures, and give you a straightforward written quote.