Gone are the days when the old brick walls were carefully hidden under a more refined, modern finish. They are no longer regarded as ugliness. Conversely, designers and homeowners strive to showcase the historic past of the home by flaunting this intriguing texture element. Despite the growing popularity of brick walls, their scope is still limited. Most of us prefer to use them in bedrooms and living rooms, but not in kitchens. This is due to the widespread belief that the brick walls in the interior of the kitchen, firstly, crumble and are difficult to clean and, secondly, can be aesthetically “too heavy” for the kitchen. But you will surely change your mind soon!
Brick walls create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere in the kitchen and offer a wonderful background, transforming various elements of the interior. They harmoniously fit into various styles. Several charming examples presented today to your attention will demonstrate how varied and innovative it is possible to use a brick in the interior of a kitchen. Watch and enjoy.
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Modern magnetism
A look at a brick wall, as something that does not fit well into the atmosphere of modern kitchen, has long been out of date, as evidenced by many of the innovative designs that we meet every day. In fact, an open brick wall, on the contrary, looks great in a modern kitchen and becomes a center of attention there, as it defines space and emphasizes its architectural features. It can serve as a great accent, for example, a beautiful kitchen apron surrounded by tiles. A spectacular and unique brick wall in the interior of a modern kitchen with the right approach will serve you for many years.
The innovative design of the island kitchen table dictates the idea of an equally magnificent dining area (from Architecture et bois).
A brick wall next to the kitchen visually enlarges it (from Corynne pless).
Magnificent gray cabinets and an island table in the kitchen with a beautiful brick wall (from Jamestown estate homes).
Chevron pattern on the floor and brick wall in a modern kitchen (from Concept 8 Architects).
Decorative brick in the interior of the kitchen made in the Scandinavian style (from Affleck property services).
Transition to industrial style
We mentioned that a brick wall is always relevant and fashionable. This seems like a strange statement, since everything timeless with the change of eras often falls outside the list of the popular. But the brick wall now falls into both categories, as it brings timeless charm and at the same time tops the list of design trends! Part of the attractiveness of brick walls is associated with a new wave of popularity of industrial-style kitchens and loft style. Homeowners, considering the practicality and rude aesthetics of brick walls, fell in love with them again.
Beautiful blue cabinets and a bold black fridge bring this industrial-style kitchen to life.
Modern kitchen in London with brick walls and wooden furniture (from MDSX Contractors).
A suspended ceiling with a light source above it gives the impression of a roof window in this industrial kitchen (from Jane kim design).
Stunning pendant lights and brick walls create an excellent combination of modern and industrial styles (from The last inch).
Well-designed lighting outshines everything in this Seattle kitchen (from Crescent builds).
Shelving and storage
Open shelves, cabinets and island tables are an integral part of the kitchen design, and the brick wall background should complement your choice in this direction.Shelves and other storage areas in a kitchen with brick walls often often ultimately determine the style of the interior and its atmosphere. Open wooden shelves, durable cabinets with vintage elements of decor, metal accents and a central island table with a stainless steel worktop suggest industrial style.
Kitchen with a tiny custom-made island table (from Rosenberg + Gibson Design).
The kitchen island table hides enough storage space (from Gooseest interior design).
The kitchen of a country house with an antique shelf on a brick wall background (from Handy Home Guys).
A splash of orange and purple enliven this modest cuisine (from The kitchen place).
Tiles, bricks and handmade decor create a unique industrial-style kitchen (from Litvinov design).
Unique kitchen of a country house with a touch of red, blue and white (from Maison maison interior).
One of the important factors to consider before deciding on the presence of old brick walls in your kitchen is their physical integrity. Some of them may not be able to support really heavy cabinets. At the very beginning of the overhaul of the kitchen may require reinforcement of structures. But if you are concerned only with aesthetics, then almost any style of cabinets looks great against the background of an open brick wall.
The right shade!
The use of protective impregnation and special varnish is an obvious necessity for a brick wall in the kitchen, and depending on the appearance you want to achieve, it can create a matte or glossy surface. Impregnation and special varnishes facilitate the cleaning of the brick wall and, obviously, preserves its beauty and natural texture. Another favorite technique for designers is painting a brick wall, which allows you to apply the color scheme of the room to the saved brick texture. Gray color is very popular today, but white brick in the interior of the kitchen can be no less attractive.
Arched doors and windows and brick walls give the traditional cuisine a Mediterranean atmosphere (from Brian patterson designs).
A great way to create different visual zones in a brick-walled kitchen (from Landing design).
Whitewashed brick walls and colorful cabinets in a stylish, modern kitchen (from Aegis Interior Design).
Concrete, Carrara marble and brick come together in this beautiful kitchen (from Kevin Spearman Design Group).
Classic range of styles
Industrial, modern and mixed styles are most preferred in a brick-walled kitchen. But let's go beyond the ordinary, and then we find that styles such as rustic, Mediterranean, vintage, Victorian and coastal can give the kitchen such an unexpected and non-standard twist. The kitchen is the heart and soul of every home, and if it is different in style from the rest of the rooms, pleasant changes in the atmosphere turn lovely family evenings into something special.
Orient P2 pendant lights add a metallic touch to this Victorian-style kitchen (from Redesign london limited).
The kitchen and dining room have become a single whole (from Farinelli construction / andy warren photography).
The color of brick gives the kitchen a beautiful traditional style (from Kitchen Design Gallery - Dean Sebastian).
Tailor-made island tables and chairs add old-world charm to this rustic kitchen (from Cameron Stewart Design).
Stunning Victorian kitchen with high ceiling and brick wall (from SLC Interiors).
The obvious influence of the modern can be clearly seen even in the kitchens in the traditional and rustic styles, since most of us have adapted to the visual perception of rooms with clean, straight lines and thoughtful ergonomics. And sometimes it is this cover of modernity that creates a unique fusion of the past and the present, which is enhanced by the backdrop of an exquisite brick wall.
Photo: brick in the interior of the kitchen
