Kitchen With Chicago Brick: Modern Rustic Romantic Design

Happy Easter! Are you busy in the kitchen getting ready to host a holiday dinner? We’re keeping things very simple with a brunch and a then a hike on the path. Today’s Modern Rustic Romance in a Kitchen With Chicago Brick will appeal if you’re browsing for photos for new build kitchen design plans or kitchen renovation. Is Chicago brick perfect for traditional kitchens? Yes. But what about modern? Yes as well! While it is a warm white modern French kitchen in the spotlight, the overall mood and color scheme transcends a particular design style. Warm, timeless, and nurturing elements combine for a sunny, comforting look that will age well. You’ll note designer Brit Jones loves Old World yet makes it work for modern living.

French country farmhouse kitchen with rustic lanterns, farm table, wing chairs, reclaimed Chicago brick, and Sherwin Williams Alabaster white paint on walls. Brit Jones Design.

Quiet grandeur is maybe not always the first thing that comes to mind with brick, but this kitchen proves it can be a fitting description.

We recently toured this Country French home in Texas with interiors by Brit Jones and also explored design elements and shopping resources for its romantic bedrooms HERE.

Modern Rustic Warmth in a Kitchen With Chicago Brick

Architect: 17 Services; Interior Design: Brit Jones Design; Builder: Scott Lane Homes.

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Chicago brick backsplash and custom French country range hood with copper pots on rack beneath in a country French kitchen by Brit Jones Design.
Paint color on kitchen cabinetry: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster; bar Faucet: Danze Opulence (similar
HERE). Copper cookware: HERE; Backsplash: reclaimed Chicago brick; counters: honed Arabescato marble. Cabinet hardware: Jeffrey Alexander; custom range hood: created on site; lantern: Feiss.

Reclaimed Chicago Brick

There’s something romantic as well as sensible about incorporating reclaimed materials in new projects. This Chicago girl loves the rosy tones of Chicago brick, and the warm toned rustic material plays a starring role in this French kitchen.

Wait until you see the magic that happens when copper accents are paired with the material!

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I also appreciate how the designer had the forethought to snap photos of the kitchen while it was under construction. So helpful to see the process!

For example, here’s the reclaimed Chicago brick before the mortar.

Under construction French country farmhouse kitchen with reclaimed Chicago brick ungrouted. Brit Jones Design.
Chicago brick installation during construction. Romantic Country French Kitchen Design Inspiration: Photos, Paint Colors and Decorating Ideas as Well as Shopping Resources. Interior design inspiration for Country French Farmhouse interiors…in case you admire rustic elegance.

The brick was also installed in a herringbone pattern for flooring and accents.

Detail of overgrouted Chicago brick floor in herringbone pattern - Brit Jones Design.
Find reclaimed Chicago brick here: Vintage Brick Salvage

A Chicago brick backsplash continues to the ceiling on the sink wall creating a dramatic and source of glowing warmth not unlike a crackling fire or warm sunshine.

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Custom Cast Stone Vent Hood

To create this magnificent custom cast stone vent hood on site, the material was sprayed on.

Rustic elegant French country farmhouse kitchen with beautiful stucco range hood, copper pots, reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash, arabescato marble counters, and lanterns over island. Brit Jones Design.
Chicago brick on range wall of French country kitchen; Copper cookware: Find HERE. Cabinet hardware: Bremen – Jeffrey Alexander.

Isn’t it beautiful in its simplicity and subtle color echoing the kitchen cabinetry?

Calphalon Copper 10-Piece Cookware Set
Copper cookware: Find HERE…certainly charming indeed.

Rustic Lantern Pendants

The lantern style lighting works harmoniously with the Chicago brick as well.

French country farmhouse kitchen with rustic lanterns, farm table, wing chairs, reclaimed Chicago brick, and Sherwin Williams Alabaster white paint on walls. Brit Jones Design.
Copper cookware: Find HERE. Wingback Chair: Baxton Studio (similar HERE and HERE); Side Chairs: Round Back Linen Chairs. Backsplash: reclaimed Chicago brick. Countertops and island: honed Arabescato marble. Floors: Hill Country Innovations Cape Cod Oak. Vent hood: custom, cast stone – created on site. Lantern: Feiss.

The dark finish contrasts with lighter tones throughout and brings a handsome balance to a space with old and new.

What a gorgeous oversized hanging lantern chandelier from Feiss (Galloway)  for a French farmhouse kitchen or dining room!
Lantern: Feiss…certainly lovely.

Between the glow of the warm brick and the candlestyle lighting, I can just imagine the romantic ambience in the evening here.

Elegant and rustic French country farmhouse white kitchen with rustic hanging lanterns over island, reclaimed Chicago brick, oak hardwood flooring, and farm sink. Brit Jones Design.
Grand island in newly built French country kitchen. Similar French counter stools: Oak Stools With French Linen Upholstery. Similar style stool HERE. Lantern: Feiss. Bar Faucet: Danze Opulence.
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Notice how the addition of an architectural arch above the sink area softens the look of the brick and provides a stopping point for it.

French country farmhouse kitchen with wingback chair, French dining chairs, farm table, rustic hanging lantern pendants, and reclaimed Chicago brick. Brit Jones Design.
Dining Table: Reclaimed Pine Table; Bench: Hand-finished and Distressed Pine Bench. Paint color on kitchen cabinetry: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster. Copper cookware: Find HERE; Similar wingback Chair:
HERE and also HERE. Side Chairs: Round Back Linen Chairs. Backsplash: reclaimed Chicago brick. Countertops and island: honed Arabescato marble. Floors: Hill Country Innovations Cape Cod Oak. Vent hood: custom, cast stone – created on site. Lantern: Feiss

With lofty kitchen ceilings, it can be a challenge to know where to stop materials and expanses of backsplash!

Country French Kitchen Design Ideas: Fresh Greenery

Here’s a kitchen decorating idea everyone can apply. Truly there’s nothing like living with real greenery, plants, potted succulents, and living organic flourishes in the kitchen.

French country farmhouse vignette in rustic elegant kitchen by Brit Jones with reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash.
In case you love French kitchens with pale tones.

Rustic Beamed Ceiling and Floors

While you may accurately refer to this Country French kitchen as a ‘white kitchen,’ there are plenty of elements that aren’t painted or plastered white. You certainly can’t miss all of the rugged wood keeping it from crossing over into oh-so-precious or glam territory.

Country French kitchen with farm table, large lanterns, custom range hood, and Chicago brick statement wall - a new home with Old World style in Texas - Brit Jones.
Copper cookware: Find HERE. Wingback Chair: Baxton Studio (similar HERE and HERE); Side Chairs: Round Back Linen Chairs. Backsplash: reclaimed Chicago brick. Countertops and island: honed Arabescato marble. Floors: Hill Country Innovations Cape Cod Oak. Vent hood: custom, cast stone – created on site. Lantern: Feiss.

See the warmth of wood where you look up, look down, and are seated.

Detail of rustic French farmhouse hanging lantern pendant over island in French country kitchen by Brit Jones.
Lantern: Feiss…certainly lovely.
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Honed Arabescato Marble Countertops

Detail of beautiful white Shaker style island topped with honed arabescato marble in French country kitchen with oak hardwood flooring. Brit Jones Design.
Bar Faucet: Danze Opulence; Countertop: honed Arabescato marble. Paint color on walls as well as cabinetry: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster.
Detail of honed arabescato marble countertop in French country kitchen by Brit Jones.
Cabinet hardware: Bremen – Jeffrey Alexander…certainly lovely.

Pastel Accents in a Chicago Brick Kitchen

It is a kitchen which seems perfectly suited for quiet, faded, timeworn accent colors such as blush and aqua. The rosy hue of the brick is repeated pleasingly in soft pink whispers.

Aren’t the tones in this runner lovely?

Detail of pale pastel pattern rug runner in French country farmhouse kitchen with wood floors. Brit Jones Design.

Here’s a rug in a similar spirit, albeit with cooler tones. I can imagine the rosy pink/terracotta working with those tones in the brick:

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Country French Inspired Faucets

Detail of French style kitchen faucet and reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash and farm sink. Brit Jones Design.
Single handle kitchen faucet: Danze – Opulence; more options HERE and also, HERE. White Gardenia dish soap and collection: FIND HERE. Countertop: honed Arabescato marble; backsplash: reclaimed Chicago brick…certainly warm and charming.
Williams Sonoma White Gardenia Hand Soap & Lotion, Classic 4-Piece Copper Set
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Chicago brick backsplash and custom French country range hood with copper pots on rack beneath in a country French kitchen by Brit Jones Design.
Paint color on kitchen cabinetry: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster; bar Faucet: Danze Opulence (similar
HERE). Copper cookware: HERE; Backsplash: reclaimed Chicago brick; counters: honed Arabescato marble. Cabinet hardware: Jeffrey Alexander; custom range hood: created on site; lantern: Feiss.
Opulence Single Handle Kitchen Faucet
Bar Faucet: Danze Opulence…certainly lovely.
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Antiqued Cabinet Hardware

Rustic elegant French country farmhouse white kitchen with farm sink, reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash, and window overlooking courtyard. Brit Jones Design.
Single handle kitchen faucet: Danze – Opulence; more options HERE and also HERE. White Gardenia dish soap and collection: FIND HERE. Cabinet hardware: Bremen – Jeffrey Alexander.
Bremen I 6 310 Center Bar Pull
Find Cabinet hardware here: Bremen – Jeffrey Alexander…certainly lovely.
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Copper Pots and Pans

Rustic elegant French country farmhouse kitchen with beautiful stucco range hood, copper pots, reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash, arabescato marble counters, and lanterns over island. Brit Jones Design.
Paint color on kitchen cabinetry is SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster, while copper cookware can be Found HERE. Backsplash: reclaimed Chicago brick. Countertop: honed arabescato marble. Vent hood: custom – cast stone created on site.
Detail of copper pots and reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash in French country kitchen by Brit Jones.
Copper cookware: Find HERE.
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Subtle Timeless Color Palette

White and blue teapot and white ironstone vignette in a French country home. Brit Jones Design.
Design: Brit Jones Design…certainly lovely.

Paint Colors in Country French Kitchen & Laundry Room

Additionally, the paint color on walls and cabinetry in this kitchen is SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster.

Alabaster was also used in this beautiful home’s butler pantry/coffee room, along with Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray for trim.

How sweet is this little gem of a space off the kitchen which could function for any number of purposes beyond storage?

SW Alabaster in a lovely country French pantry with window and built-in shelves - Brit Jones Design.
Butler pantry/Coffee Room has trim and shelves painted SHERWIN WILLIAMS Uncertain Gray. Wall paint color: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster. Brick: reclaimed Chicago brick.

I’m thinking I’d love a wee little office with a door, tucked away near the kitchen.

Herringbone Chicago Brick for Laundry Room Floor

Had to share peeks of this laundry room in this home since it truly illustrates the beauty of that reclaimed Chicago brick used as flooring.

Beautiful romantic country French laundry room with SW Alabaster walls and Chicago brick herringbone flooring - Brit Jones Design.
Laundry room flooring is reclaimed Chicago brick in herringbone pattern, while the wall paint color is SHERWIN WILLIAMS Alabaster. Additionally, the countertop is polished Quartzite (Shadow)
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Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
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Highback Armchair
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Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
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Isn’t Chicago brick an interesting material to consider even when your tastes lean toward the soft and romantic?

French Country Home Tour

The beautiful brick in this kitchen reminded me of a charming wall in an apartment tour here:

Another favorite timeless kitchen with country French charm is HERE.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing
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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing