Brick in the kitchen - examples of stylish design

Features of decoration with decorative bricks

When choosing a finish, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:

• Brick is a porous material, therefore it needs to be treated with water-repellent impregnations so that the masonry does not lose its attractiveness.
• Facing even with the thinnest brick will conceal useful centimeters. If the kitchen is small, it is better to lay out the dining room or work area with bricks, and make all other surfaces monochromatic. An excellent solution would be white masonry.
• Since this finish has not very good reflective properties, it is advisable to decorate the wall opposite the window with a brick. Thus, natural light will smooth out such a deficiency.
• In addition, the accent wall in the kitchen should be properly illuminated. In order to emphasize the beauty of the decoration, several lamps are installed.
• Any brick finish will fit into the interior of the spacious kitchen space. Gray, black or dark red masonry will not affect the volume of a large room in any way.
• For a kitchen in an apartment located in an old house, a natural brick wall will be the simplest finishing option. To give the surface a presentable look and protect it from dust and dirt, it should be coated with paint or varnish.

Brick imitation options

The main types and features of interior decoration:

• Decorative stone for brick. It is very often used in kitchen cladding and gives individuality to the design. Thanks to a huge selection of artificial stone with imitation brick looks as realistic as possible. Gypsum brickwork has special advantages. The plaster finish is environmentally friendly, breathable and durable. In addition, the material is easy to process and can be painted in any desired color.
• Ceramic tile. The most popular and most suitable option for decorating a kitchen space. The ceramics are easy to fit and have a volumetric texture that matches the brick. Glazed tiles are appropriate for the apron area as this coating is very easy to maintain. In wall decoration, clinker or concrete tiles with a glossy, matte surface or texture that imitate torn brick are also used. The advantages of ceramic tiles are that they are durable, moisture resistant, durable and resistant to temperature extremes, and also go well with various finishing materials.
• Wallpaper. For some kitchen interiors, wall murals are chosen. Due to modern printing capabilities, the appearance of the canvases is as close as possible to the original finish. However, due to the fact that the wallpaper lacks a characteristic structure, the decor will not acquire the special charm that brick walls give.
• Wall panels. They are quite an interesting solution.The imitation brick panels are large in size, which allows you to quickly finish the entire wall. Visually, the panels are practically indistinguishable from their counterparts. The only drawback is that brickwork is characterized by higher performance properties in contrast to wall panels.

In the photo there is a decorative brick in the kitchen in the design of the dining area.

Which brick color looks best?

The masonry can be made in any color scheme. For example, in order to give the kitchen a feeling of cleanliness and visually expand the space, they prefer white brick with seams of an identical shade. This decorative finish is in harmony with almost all materials in the form of metal, wood or plastic.

Brick cladding in gray tones will help to create a calm and peaceful design. Against such a background, decor and furniture elements look especially beneficial. Natural and simple beige masonry will also create a light interior and contribute to the visual increase in the volume of the kitchen.

For decoration, not only classic shading solutions are appropriate. An interesting option is to use blue, green, straw or pistachio bricks. When choosing textured shades, in which there are various decorative additives and inclusions of minerals, the wall plane will look voluminous and original.

Dark brown masonry is common, which looks especially stylish and extraordinary in a spacious kitchen space with ample natural light.

Red brick will fit into the interior of the kitchen in any style. Such wall cladding undoubtedly attracts attention and turns into the main decorative element of the room.

The photo shows the design of a modern kitchen with a white brick wall.

An original and bold design way - black brickwork. Finishing will complement a minimalistic or modern kitchen design. Despite the fact that a dark shade adds elegance and contrast to the atmosphere, it is advisable to use it partially.

What can be finished in the kitchen?

Examples of the use of brickwork in kitchen design.

Accent brick wall in the kitchen

The creation of one accent wall plane is a well-known design technique that fills the interior with colors and makes it fun.

An evenly laid brick will give the design a harmonious completeness. Imitation of a bare brick wall from floor to ceiling will become a real decorative composition.

For an industrial or classic kitchen interior, the decoration can be rough and unpainted masonry.

In the photo there is an accent wall with red painted brick in the interior of the kitchen.

If you want to create a richer and more colorful accent, the brick finish can be painted or coated with acrylic varnish.

Brick apron finish

An equally important interior detail of the kitchen is the apron. The appearance of the entire room depends on the design of this zone. The apron area, lined with bricks, will bring aesthetics to the loft setting.

The ideal solution would be ceramics or hog tiles, repeating the outlines of the brick. The finish can be smooth, rough or coated with a special glaze.

A very fashionable design move is a brick apron, finished with unglazed Tuscan tiles. Such cladding is expensive, but in appearance it is as close as possible to natural masonry.

In the photo, the interior of the kitchen with an apron area, trimmed with glossy ceramic brick tiles.

Finishing door or window openings

Decorative flexible clinker is a good option for finishing the area around doors or windows. Openings designed in this way visually look more attractive.

It is also possible to highlight window or door openings against the background of the general kitchen interior using brick-like plaster.In addition to decoration, this cladding will act as a surface protection against mechanical stress.

In the photo there is white brick in the design of the balcony opening in the design of the kitchen.

Brick panel

It will help to focus attention on the wall and achieve an unusual, stylish design. Due to the bricks, it is possible to play up the space in an original way and make it spectacular.

Photos in various interior styles

Cladding in white, gray or other light shades will harmoniously fit into the design of the kitchen in the Scandinavian style. The masonry should be neat, natural, aesthetically pleasing and not look too rough.

The romantic style of Provence or rustic country is perfect for brick decoration. It is appropriate to use artificially aged finishing material in a lighter range, adding light and space to the room.

A shocking loft that combines luxury, wealth and underground, it prefers cladding with an imitation of crushed brick. Battered, chipped and torn brickwork with a rough surface will add volume to the kitchen space.

The photo shows a combined wall decoration with brickwork in the interior of a country-style kitchen.

In the interior of the kitchen in the style of minimalism, brick is able to bring some extravagance. The surface can be coated with a suitable paint such as black. This design will favorably emphasize the minimalistic design.

For high-tech styling, a perfectly smooth and glossy cladding in a gray or white shade is used. The grout is matched to the color of the bricks so that the seams are invisible.

The photo shows a small loft-style kitchen with an accent brick wall.

Examples for the kitchen-living room

With the help of bricks, you can originally zone the combined space. It is appropriate to lay out a dining area with a dining table or a place to rest with decorative masonry. The partition between the two functional areas is finished with red, white, yellow or any other brick that matches the overall color scheme of the interior.

In the photo there is a kitchen-living room with walls decorated with bricks of different colors.

An interesting option is to create a combined cladding of bricks of several shades. Thus, it will be possible not only to divide, but also to decorate the combined space.

Design ideas

Imitation of masonry in combination with wood looks harmonious, stylish and allows you to achieve a unique, cozy and warm atmosphere in the kitchen. Against the background of a red-brown brick finish, a wooden kitchen set will stand out especially. The natural color scheme of the bricks favorably emphasizes the natural woody tone, while the natural wood grain smooths out the roughness of the brick finish.

An unusual solution is the use of a facing material with an aging effect. A plane lined with glass or mirror bricks looks no less original in decorating the kitchen.

In the photo there is a brick wall in the kitchen combined with a set of natural wood.

For an old-style kitchen interior, classic masonry is appropriate for finishing a modern stove. A portal is laid out with decorative bricks, as well as a false panel that closes the hood and creates a structure similar to a fireplace chimney.

In the photo there is a kitchen design with photo wallpaper imitating an aged brick.

Photo gallery

Brick in the interior is a contemporary solution that will never go out of style. A brick wall in the kitchen, due to its urban novelty and naturalness, will add a bright accent to any design.