Interior Designer Tips For A Stylish Brick Kitchen Island

ByGiezl Clyde Ilustre - Interior Designer Kitchen Designs

Brick kitchen island design

Bricks are always a welcome feature in any design style. They add more personality to the spaces, giving them a warm, rustic feel and adding a layer of texture that will benefit the overall look of kitchens, especially modern spaces. While masonry elements are often found on wall applications, you can use them on kitchen island bases with real brick or faux materials. To match the white theme of the design, the base for the brick kitchen island above uses lime-washed cladding. The lime wash softens the strong orange tones of the bricks and also adds to the texture of the surface. The result perfectly matches and blends with the existing finishes of the kitchen. [toc]

Brick Kitchen Island Designs

Depending on the look you are going for, there are many types of bricks you can choose from. Color and texture vary depending on its place of origin, materials, and production methods. Here are some of the common types of bricks:

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  • Clay brick – this is the most common brick, usually orange/red in color.
  • Sand Lime bricks – these are usually white because of the sand used for this material.
  • Fly ash bricks – these are made from fly ash, cement, and sand/stone dust.
  • Concrete bricks – made from a mixture of cement and aggregate (typically sand.)
Rustic kitchen with brick island and wood counter
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There are also many finishing techniques used on brick kitchen islands to help them match the look you need for your space. Some of the popular ones are:

  • Painting – painting over the bricks to add a color wash or completely cover them while keeping their original texture and pattern.
  • Lime-washing – this adds a white wash/tint effect to your surfaces, but compared to paint, this is much more durable and discourages molds from forming on its surface. This also produces a more natural texture.
  • Plastering – also known as “wet plastering”- adds a layer of plaster to the surface and is usually used to create a “weathered” or “chipped” effect.

Aside from using actual bricks, concrete tiles, and foam boards with similar designs are also great alternatives. They could be cheaper (depending on where you are), and are easier to install. These are especially handy if you already have an existing cabinetry base and just want to add brick color/texture quickly and efficiently.

Feel free to experiment with the different materials and finishing techniques to achieve the look you want! Below are some examples of how you can apply bricks to your kitchen islands.

This kitchen island uses the same bricks as those used on the walls to create a uniform look. The island’s base sides are made from masonry for stability, but the center part of the island is still made from wood to provide storage space. The dark red bricks add a nice texture to the clean, contemporary aesthetic of the space and give it a little more zing. The brick wall living room features the same style for a cohesive design.

If you have an existing kitchen island, you can opt to add a simple brick cladding to the facade of the island to add a little color and texture to the surface. This helps add color to all-white cabinetry while maintaining a natural, muted look that still keeps its contemporary appeal.

This kitchen island uses the same bricks as those used

This kitchen island uses the same bricks as those used on the walls to create a uniform look. The island’s base sides are made from masonry for stability, but the center part of the island is still made from wood to provide storage space. The dark red bricks add a nice texture to the clean, contemporary aesthetic of the space and give it a little more zing. The brick wall living room features the same style for a cohesive design.

Faux Brick

Faux bricks were used to clad the facade of this

Faux bricks were used to clad the facade of this bar-height island ledge. The masonry helps add texture and pattern to the otherwise plain modern space, giving it more personality and adding a focal point to the open-plan layout.

Antique Brick

Modern farmhouse kitchen with antique brick with white grout on the island

The brick base gives this farmhouse island a grounding, rustic quality that keeps the all-white cabinetry from feeling too sterile. The kitchen island in this design is simply where the sink is installed, and it is made from a solid antiqued brick base and a thick slab of butcher block. With matching white grout on the cabinetry, the result is a modern-rustic look that complements the window seat and adds enough texture without overwhelming the whole space.

The antique bricks in this kitchen island use concrete binders,

The antique bricks in this kitchen island use concrete binders, giving it a grayish tone that matches the color of the floor tiles. The dark and earthy tone of the siding pulls the whole look together and adds a nice rustic touch to the design.

Terracotta Brick

By keeping the natural color of the terracotta bricks, the

By keeping the natural color of the terracotta bricks, the kitchen island definitely stands out against the all-white cabinets. The deep red color of the clay surfaces add a rustic touch to the space and gives it a warmer ambiance.

The combination of terracotta bricks and beige countertop used in

The combination of terracotta bricks and beige countertop used in this small structure helps it stand out in this contemporary kitchen design. The brick base is perfect for cooking hobs with ovens built underneath as it helps keep the heat inside and will not burn unlike wood.

The lime-washed bricks used on islands add a bright element

The lime-washed bricks used on islands add a bright element to a classic style design. The light color helps liven up the dark-colored cabinets and balance the overall look. The large countertop overhang provides space to pull up bar stools or other seating.

The dark red lime-washed bricks on the island's surface add

The dark red lime-washed bricks on the island’s surface add a rustic flair to the otherwise plain all-white cabinetry design. The pattern and texture of the cladding bring your eyes toward the center of the floor plan, making it the main element of the space.

White Washed Brick

This small kitchen island uses really dark red bricks for

This small kitchen island uses really dark red bricks for its base and tops it with old butcher’s block wood to complete the rustic look. This design also has flip-up extendable sides if you need more table surfaces to work on – perfect for saving space.

Painted Brick

For this modern kitchen, only the facade of the island

For this modern kitchen, only the facade of the island was installed with bricks, and the white wooden carcass was kept for the rest of the structure. The result is a lighter-looking contrast with that rustic feel from the textured finish.

If you have an existing kitchen island, you can opt

If you have an existing kitchen island, you can opt to add a simple brick cladding to the facade of the island to add a little color and texture to the surface. This helps add color to all-white cabinetry while maintaining a natural, muted look that still keeps its contemporary appeal.

Glass Brick

Modern kitchen with glass brick tile island

If you want the texture of brick without the weight of traditional masonry, glass bricks are a striking alternative that bring light and a distinctly modern edge to the island.

 

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