What do people think of putting brick onto internal walls for decorative effect. I'm thinking of putting coloured brick on one wall of the kitchen. Is it dated looking though? I think it adds character and I could always paint over it in the future if we got sick of it.
I built my house 8 years ago and used an "old your russet" brick entirely in the kitchen as I too wanted the old style effect,and I must say it worked very well. Be sure to put a sealer over the brick,this is a clear water like substance that stops the bricks weeping and emitting too much dust. Also,you will not be able to "chase" the walls for sockets as in a normal block wall,the wires will have to be fed through the cavity.Re-apply the sealer after a few years as it will get quiet dusty.