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Homes & Gardens
Molly Malsom

I usually think exposed brick looks so outdated – but this Amber Interiors kitchen proves it can still be oh-so-chic in 2025

Amber Lewis, founder of Amber Interior Design.

We all have a list of features that can really put us off a property or a design. Perhaps it's small windows, a split entrance, or even a layout. But one thing that I always find can make a scheme look dated is exposed brick.

Don't get me wrong, there are circumstances where exposed brick can work – in industrial apartments in an urban area, for example. But so often when I see exposed brick in a home, especially a kitchen, it can feel outdated and cold.

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