jiffy's Profile

I would totally go for it. We painted our timber and brick in our loft( and stained the floors a dark walnut) and love it. It is so much brighter and feels much more modern. It also keeps the brick from making your apartment dusty.

The textures of the brick and the wood grain become very graphic in white on white. It is a specific look, but if you are even entertaining the idea, I'd do it. Try using a semi-gloss on the timber and the brick while having the walls an eggshell. It's subtle but really enhances the textures and adds interest.

I've found Chicagoans like dark interiors for some reason. In NYC and Europe it would be very natural to paint the timber and brick. Definitely, hire a professional to do the job. Your neighbors will dislike you for a few days because you need an oil based primer on the timber.