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Separated by two steps, the raised dining area was once closed off from the living room by a wall and doorway. The team at Tradecraft opened up the space and opted for a contrasting color scheme to emphasize the home’s post-and-beam construction.

Viewed from the dining area, the kitchen features a central island and wood cabinets.

Views from the shaded deck look out on the surrounding hills.

The en suite bathroom features a large shower with framed views of the Franklin Hills and San Gabriel Mountains.

In this compact Barcelona apartment, the original brick wall remains, but a slim oak panel backsplash has been inserted.

With a brick backsplash, it is important to make sure that it is carefully cleaned and sealed with a sealant designed for its specific location. There is a charm with exposed brick that, if that is the look you are going for, you will want to ensure that the brick is in good condition and can withstand being exposed.

Here, an industrial material palette—with a concrete brick backsplash and counter foundation, and zinc-plated pan-decking ceilings—complement the development’s edgy facade.

Located in the addition of this Toronto home, a new kitchen flanks the residence’s original brick wall which has been painted white and paired with whitewashed maple cabinets to create a clean, simple cooking space.

Vibrant blue cabinets brighten up this kitchen and serve as a bold contrast to the exposed brick. The stainless-steel countertop wraps slightly up the wall, and creates a trough for storing items.

The kitchen of this Brooklyn brownstone features a brick backsplash with a metal panel connecting the Bluestar range to the Viking chimney wall hood. The mashup of materials preserves the personality of brick with the ease of cleaning stainless steel. The island and cabinets are fashioned from remilled Douglas fir beams salvaged from Upstate New York.

The exposed brick backsplash in this Las Vegas home adds some rustic charm to more streamlined material choices.

A brick backsplash, painted white, pairs perfectly with this Australian kitchen's understated material choices, which includes wood cabinets and a streamlined Caesarstone counter in Raw Concrete.

As you tour a potential home, look out for a lack of natural light or possible renovations—those details can be used during negotiations.