What are some modern brick options for a minimalist aesthetic?

Minimalistic design is centred around simplicity, focusing on clean lines and neutral tones. While bricks are traditionally associated with rustic or industrial styles, they have evolved to complement minimalist aesthetics. At kreitmaker, we offer a wide variety of bricks that align with these principles.

Sleek Long-Format Bricks

The bricks of today aren't always the typical size and shape you may have seen in the past. Long-format bricks, with their extended horizontal profile, can create striking linear patterns that draw your eye across a façade. These longer bricks are designed to put a modern spin on classic masonry and bring a clean, simple look that fits right in with minimalist style.

When you lay long bricks in a stack bond pattern, where they line up instead of overlapping, you get a clean, grid-like look that feels more modern. For an even more minimalist look, go with grey or white bricks and thin mortar lines to keep things looking smooth and seamless. Compared to full bricks, thin bricks have fewer limitations to how thick or thin your mortar joints can be. This means you can play around a bit more to get the look you're after.

Brands available at kreitmaker, such as Randers Tegl, offer a number of long-format brick options that create that sleek look, which is perfect for those hoping for a minimalistic result.

Smooth Finishes & Subtle Tones

Minimalist design usually sticks to simple or single-colour palettes. Bright white bricks can give a clean slate that reflects a lot of light, while charcoal or deep black can make a bold, graphic statement. Between these two extremes is a whole range of soft greys and taupes that add texture without making things feel too busy.

Shouldice Stone’s Urban Brick Smooth series, available in hues like Polar, Galaxy, and Oxenden, provides a sleek, uniform appearance that can be suitable for both interior and exterior applications.

Similarly, Arriscraft’s Architectural Linear Series features elongated bricks in shades like Charcoal, Midnight Grey, and Obsidian. These bricks can add a contemporary touch to façades, which aligns with minimalist design because of their linear form and subdued palette.

If you're going for an elegant look, using bricks and mortar in the same colour can give your project a smooth, unified feel, letting the texture stand out instead of the colour differences.

Glazed & Coated Options

For those looking to take the smooth finish to the next level, kreitmaker offers glazed and coated options. In particular, we offer a range of bricks from Raries Montrieux, which features a variety of thin and full bricks in different sizes and multiple finishes. These finishes create surfaces that either absorb or reflect light. Black glazed brick, for example, delivers impact in minimalist settings, creating depth and mystery while maintaining clean lines.

Innovative Materials & Modern Options

Advancements in materials have introduced lightweight and easy-to-install alternatives to traditional brick. If you're looking for clean, sharp lines, in a variety of colours, Mora Ceramicas may be the best fit for you. Their line of thin bricks (also called veneers) is lighter and thinner than traditional bricks, making them easier to install and handle for pros and DIYers alike. So you'll get the look you want, with less material.

With a thin brick you can create a facade where you would not have been able to previously. Thin brick is available in various shapes, textures and sizes, and is available in flats and corners so it has the same appearance as full brick.

Explore Your Minimalist Brick Options with kreitmaker

At kreitmaker, our diverse selection of modern brick styles provides Canadian designers, architects, and homeowners with the resources to achieve a minimalist aesthetic that is both contemporary and timeless. Because we ship across the country, we can help Canadians in all areas reach their style goals.

If you're looking to add bricks to your project, come visit one of our idea spaces to get started. Alternately, you can contact kreitmaker to get a quote today.