Need design help with exposed brick.
I'm remodeling a turn of the century Denver victorian that was on it's deathbed. I've exposed a couple of the brick walls to give it that lofty industrial feel to it. I'm also running new exposed spiral ductwork for the same effect. Because of preexisting foundation issues(which I've fixed) my floors are pretty uneven. I've got a lot of #3 Red Oak hardwoods I want to run throughout the downstairs and stairs leading up to the second floor. My Hardwood guys are telling me to keep it it's natural color to hide the fluctuations in the floor.
So here's my question. I really like the chrome look of the exposed ductwork and natural steel color in my hand rail. Do you think I should paint the steel and ductwork maybe a brown color for contrast or leave them as pictured?
Sorry, i thought i had a better picture of the ductwork. The part above the door have a soffit and then be exposed. But at least you get a picture of the brick, rail, and duct. Just imagine a notty very light hardwood floor. Thanks.
So here's my question. I really like the chrome look of the exposed ductwork and natural steel color in my hand rail. Do you think I should paint the steel and ductwork maybe a brown color for contrast or leave them as pictured?
Sorry, i thought i had a better picture of the ductwork. The part above the door have a soffit and then be exposed. But at least you get a picture of the brick, rail, and duct. Just imagine a notty very light hardwood floor. Thanks.
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If you are going with the exposed brick and metal railings, I say go for it and keep the metal color, at least to start. If you end up feeling the need to tone it down, you can always paint later.
Love the earlier comment about steampunk!
As for the ductwork, i would paint it, unless it is perfectly straight, which it doesn't appear to be.
Your steps would also look nicer if the didn't touch the brick.
The duct insulation gave a more "finished" look as well as sound proofing and energy savings.
If you later decide that you prefer a less reflective finish, you could paint over the insulation with an industrial aluminum paint that keeps the metallic quality but isn't as highly reflective - closer to your railing. I use Devoe Bar-OX Industrial Aluminum paint because it actually contains aluminum...not a pretend finish.
I've also run across cold zinc galvanizing compound that goes on like paint - very expensive but the real thing.
Oh, the interesting industrial things I find living in the land of petrochemical giants.
Love what you're doing with the house.
I'd agree with Emily above- keep the metal it's natural color. I don't like the idea of painting it brown very much.
The industrial design you're going for reminds me of a lot of the rowhomes in Philadelphia, primarily the Fishtown area, that are being renovated and updated. I have a friend who lives there and his place has a lot of exposed brick and duct work. It's a great feel, so I'd say go for it!
Good luck.