This post has been in the works for a while now. I have been collecting inspiration for years on how to mix timeless materials with modern flair, and one particular trend has really caught my eye.
We are seeing a huge surge in designers using brick to add an element of allure and texture to otherwise modern spaces. I have finally pulled together my favorite examples and can’t wait to share these incredible ideas with you guys.
1. Laidback Bohemian with Black Bricks
I really LOVE this space! It just screams free spirit and creativity, and the whole laid back living room is a total vibe.
You guys know I love a good accent wall, and there is nothing like black brick to make those bright, fun colors pop. So charming!
2. Old English Brick Splashback
This is such a perfect way to add a little bucolic touch to a modern kitchen. I love how the deep red tone of this Old English brick splashback brightens up the room’s darker color scheme.
It also perfectly complements the rustic vibe from that rough wooden table. Just gorgeous!
3. Industrial Brick Wall
Okay, can we talk about an entire wall of industrial concrete bricks? I adore this look! It’s so gray, unfinished, and modish.
To get the complete look, you’d just add some unfinished bare floors, keep the décor minimal, and finish it off with sleek industrial lighting. Perfection.
4. Modern Brick Wall Feature
What a great way to break up the monotony of a room and highlight a wall!
This contemporary foyer is so imposing and elegant. The wall of interesting brick makes it truly exceptional!
5. Rustic Brick Splashback
I love every detail of this elegant rustic kitchen. It showcases a stunning herringbone brick splashback.
The bricks are lightly whitewashed and set in white cement, which creates such a warm and fascinating focal point for the room. So beautiful!
6. Exposed Brick Ceilings
Why not take the brick designing all the way up! This Soho apartment is so cool, with a modern industrial vibe for the walls, furniture, and floor.
But that ceiling is wildly unique and vintage. I love it!
7. Modern Pale Brick Wall
There is something so soothing about this look. Brick is so classic and timeless, but it can also be totally modern and contemporary.
This pale brick wall is the perfect complement to the smooth, neutral, and minimalist room.
8. Bare Brick Entry Steps
What a great way to dress up an entrance that might otherwise be forgettable!
These brick steps create such a nice, welcoming pile of warm red bricks and totally enhance the home’s curb appeal.
9. Rustic Country Home
This country home feels both old and new, which I love. The design and materials are modern, but the inspiration is a total classic.
You have timeless elements like the brick fireplace, wood floors, solid wood beams, and candle lamps.
Then you mix in contemporary touches like the rough bricks, wide glass walls, and floating shelving. It all comes together perfectly!
10. Charming Wall Insets
This is such a clever idea! Instead of putting up pictures and frames, you can use bricks to dress up blank walls.
I think this trick adds so much charm and individuality to the room, and it keeps everything looking exciting and uncluttered.
11. Aged Brick Wall
I love the idea of creating an interesting room by designing with a story and a bit of conflict.
Foiling a stark, all white room with an ascetic and aged brick accent wall is just genius. It gives the space so much personality.
12. Modern Entryway with a Touch of Brick
Adding just a touch of brick to your entryway can really intensify the warmth and welcoming factor of your home.
I think the weathered brick wall here quietly adds such an interesting element to this living space.
13. Old Red Brick Wall
To balance the sleek, modern lines of a kitchen, you can install a wall of red bricks that are aged, roughened, and weathered to perfection.
The contrast is wonderfully intense and completely dazzling!
14. The Eclectic Brick Wall
Wow! This room is so flamboyant, full of personality, and just beautiful. You can feel the warmth, style, and bohemian spirit radiating from it. A total dream!
15. Herringbone Brick Floor
I absolutely adore the classic and sophisticated look of a whitewashed brick floor. The herringbone pattern really amps up the styling factor.
This would be perfect for a kitchen, living room, verandah, or any outdoor living area.
16. A Rough Wall Accent
Sometimes all you need is a section of rough brick wall to inject that “wow” factor into a conventional modern kitchen design.
It’s all about that rough and raw stone texture amidst the sleek and neat lines.
17. Brick Outdoor Shower
Don’t you just want to create your own tropical paradise in your backyard?
You can dress up an outdoor shower with a rain shower head, some tropical plants, and these beautiful white bricks. Heaven!
18. Spanish Brick Floors
Warm, raw, and undeniably beautiful! I think the unpolished brick floor in this space evokes so much Spanish drama.
It’s one of those ideas that just works perfectly.
19. Modern and Medieval Mix
I love this trick for playing up the character of a modern kitchen.
Adding an aged brick wall gives the minimalist and efficient design a much needed allure and a fascinating aspect from the unexpected wall of bricks. It just feels so special.
20. Rough and Rustic Bathroom
This is country rustic done right! The rough stone bricks seamlessly complement the wood slab sink and those gorgeous vintage mirrors.
It all comes together to create the ultimate rough country rustic vibe. I adore it!
21. Greyed Brick Wall
I love this take on modernizing a classic rustic look. You just use sleek furniture, neutral tones, a bare floor, and these amazing greyed brick walls.
One of the most popular ideas is to lighten the bricks from the usual deep red, and it really makes the style more cohesive with a minimalist vibe. So smart!
22. Farmhouse Verandah Brick Wall
This space just exudes the idyllic charm of the farm. The unpolished red brick walls, wood shutters, and rocking chairs give it that iconic farmhouse feeling.
This verandah is so welcoming and uniquely eye-catching. I could sit here all day!
23. Modern Blue Bricks
I really LOVE these colors! Injecting some interesting hues into a standard rustic color scheme is such a great idea.
This classic rustic living space feels so blued, polished, and fascinating, all thanks to that blue-painted brick wall and the unique blue floor rug.
24. Glass Brick Wall
Contemporary home designs are all about being sleek, clean, and uncluttered. So, if you love bricks but don’t want to compromise that modern design, glass bricks are the answer!
They are so functional and chic, and they will perfectly complement any modern home.
25. A White Brick Wall
When you want to bring out the vivid colors in a room, a white-painted brick wall is just perfect. It’s spotless yet has a dramatic texture.
I think a white brick wall is the best of both worlds: rough and neat, chic and interesting.
26. Boho Painted Bricks
For those who love to live with color! I adore that you can paint bricks any way and with any color you want.
This glossy and vivid deep green splashback would surely brighten up any kitchen. It’s so fun!
27. Weathered Brick Tub Base
Here’s a great way to upgrade a bathroom’s generic look. Installing a weathered brick tub base is such a smart move.
The classic outdoor look translates into a countrified and charming interior that I just love.
28. A Touch of Rustic with Brick Columns
This is one of my favorite ways to use brick, where it’s done sparingly and wisely. You can craftily add a touch of rustic flair to a modern room with brick columns.
It’s so interesting, dramatic, and tasteful!
29. Arched Brick Hall Accent
I am so drawn to this look! You can inject a hint of Mediterranean architecture with an arched brick feature in the hallway.
The natural grey tone complements the modern interiors, but it’s that unpolished texture of the bricks that adds so much personality and individuality.
30. Black Brick Accent Wall
There is something so moody and yummy about this space. I love the dull metal tones, all the wood accents, and that sombre wall of black bricks.
The dark painted brick matches the overall strong, imposing, and creative interior perfectly.
31. Red Brick Verandah Floor
Bricks are just ideal for outdoor flooring. They’re tough, eye-catching, and so easy to maintain. I love how the vintage colonial brick flooring sets off the bright white color scheme of this verandah.
The white curtains look so refreshing and that sofa looks incredibly comfortable!
32. Medieval Brick Wall
You can bring back the age of chivalry and ascetic splendour with bricks.
The minimalist styling in this room really helps draw attention to its most remarkable aspect which is that stunning wall.
33. Accent Brick Floor
You can create the ultimate rustic dining room with a rough wooden table, a weathered wood ceiling, and this beautiful whitewashed brick floor.
I think the charming window panes and white walls lend just the right amount of sophistication to tame the otherwise wild room design.
34. Whitewashed Brick Loft Walls
This bedroom is modern, comfortable, and absolutely stunning in its simplicity.
I love how the white painted floors and whitewashed brick walls denote a kind of artistic and defiant spirit. So cool.
35. Wood and Stone Bricks
This bathroom design effortlessly combines elegance with rustic by using key materials from both styles. I love it!
The wood plank wall and free-stacked stone bricks offer an idyllic charm, while the chic chandelier, elegant curtain, and wrought iron décor are just pure sophistication.
36. Distressed Brick Wall
This is contemporary done right! This Soho inspired living room is so light and exciting.
It has all the right artistic touches, luxurious details, and classic inspirations, all with a laidback feel that I adore.
37. Contemporary Brick Wall Accent
What a great way to upgrade a boring wall! Just add a modern buff brick accent.
I think the light natural color tone and the edgy stone texture are a perfect match for today’s contemporary minimalism.
38. Edgy and Rough
This upbeat and well-lighted room looks so much bigger than its actual size! The neutral shades, simple and minimal decoration, and open walls all work together to create an illusion of space.
And that raw, rough red brick wall provides all the charm and character. A winner in my book!
39. White Brick Loft Feature
I love this toned down and unfussy loft design. It includes just the right hints of a wild prairie and farmhouse vibe.
You have the bare wood plank floors, exposed beams, and that unassuming yet totally attention-grabbing white wall of painted bricks. Just gorgeous!
40. Indoor and Outdoor Walling
Okay, this has to be one of the most interesting brick designs I’ve ever seen. Having one continuous wall for both inside and outside the house is genius!
The glass wall acts as an almost invisible partition, separating the interior from the outdoors. So creative!
41. Colonial Brick Wall Feature
I love to mix styles, and this is a perfect example. Mixing the weathered charm of aged colonial bricks with sleek and neat contemporary home interiors gives you a result that is unique, impressive, and creatively dazzling!
42. Weathered Stone Wall
If you have an older home, this is such a great way to bring out its natural charm.
Exposing all those remarkable stone walls lets their beauty and character shine through. It lends such an extraordinary and captivating feature to an already comfortable room.
43. Pink Bathroom Walls
The Soho apartment style is so visible in this bathroom! I love it. It’s minimalist, efficient, and has those cool industrial fittings.
And then you have the interesting pink-painted brick walls! It’s such a fun twist.
44. A Hint of Brick
Sometimes just a hint of warm red bricks is all you need to animate a very modern room.
The raw and rough red brick on the back wall of this open cabinet is so restrained yet powerful. It really plays up the cool and modern whiteness of the room beautifully.
45. Slate Herringbone Bathroom Floors
I love the idea of complementing a contemporary bathroom design with something classic. Instead of tiles, you can stick to good old brick flooring.
The result is a modern bath that has a ton of character.
46. Red Brick Kitchen Accent Wall
This is a perfect example of how a warm red brick wall can perfectly foil a predominantly white color scheme.
The accent wall brings in such an interesting facet to what could have been a lackluster room. It completely transforms the space!
47. Castle Rock Walls
This countrified bedroom is so charming. It features castle rock walls, exposed beams, and a reed rug on bare stone floors.
The lovely old castle vibe is just fit for royalty. A dream!
48. Exposed Stone Wall
Exposing raw and rough brick walls is one of my favorite renovation ideas.
I love how the exposed brick stone wall transformed what could have been a standard hotel bedroom design into a fascinating and cozy bedroom. It’s all in the details!
49. Green Accent Glass Bricks
Accent glass bricks are a great way to add something fanciful and unique to your home while still evoking the age-old charm of bricks.
This is so fascinating, whimsical, and modern all at once!
50. White Bricked Kitchen
You can add so much texture and fun to a city apartment space by using bricks. This apartment is mostly industrial steel, concrete, and wood.
The white brick kitchen perfectly matches that style while adding a ton of charm and personality.
51. Modern Brick Fireplace
Brick fireplaces have been around forever, and for good reason! Bricks are the best at withstanding heat and fire.
I love the idea of including a remarkable focal point in a contemporary living space by adding an old-fashioned brick fireplace.
52. Rough Colonial Brick
This is one of my favorite tricks for a modern kitchen. You can install an aged colonial brick wall to ruffle off the unforgiving lines of the design.
The rough and surprising wall will instantly turn a generic modern kitchen into something totally extraordinary.
53. Charming Bricked Patio
If you have a small city patio, you have to make the most of the space! I love the idea of taking advantage of a neighbor’s brick walls.
You can highlight that gorgeous red tone with creeping greens and colorful flowering plants. So smart and beautiful!
54. Minimalist’s Brick Wall
Do you hate clutter but love the character of old brick homes? I get it!
You can keep the walls exposed and weathered for charm and character, then just take out all the clutter and replace it with simple, elegant, and basic pieces you need.
55. Brick Room Divider
So many modern brick designs use the unpolished, warm charm of bricks to counter the smooth and clean lines of contemporary designs.
This sleek kitchen is made totally remarkable by that edgy brick room divider. I love it!
56. Rough and Aged
I love this design trick of complementing a dated look with an even older accent. It gives you such a powerful and cultured effect.
The resulting look has an urbane, sophisticated, and slightly rough and intriguing character that is just so cool.
57. Mosaic Bathroom Wall
If you find neutral colors a bit boring, this is for you! You can create a colorful bathroom hideaway with an incredible mosaic wall.
A thousand brightly hued glass bricks will turn a dreary bathroom into an exotic masterpiece like this one. So stunning!
58. Something from the Outside
Using two different and opposing design genres is such a great way to double the drama!
This highly captivating bedroom includes chic floral prints and garden-themed décor, which is so disparate from the grungy, city street style of its graffiti painted brick walls. I’m obsessed!
59. Black Raw Bricks
Rough, polished, modern, and masculine. I love how this bathroom design of stone and glass successfully combined opposites.
You have the rough and the polished, the medieval and the modern, and black and white. It all comes together beautifully.
60. Tar Black Garden Wall
Consider adding a tar black brick wall to your garden or patio! Black is the perfect background to bring out the brightest outdoor colors.
I mean, no other color can make the rich deep green of plants pop quite like this!
