What are the elements of an industrial style kitchen?
If cooking is your passion, and you consider your kitchen to be the heart of your home, then you’ll want a design that not only meets your practical needs but also reflects your sense of style. Industrial kitchen design is an excellent choice for those who appreciate a functional space matched with unique design elements that make it stand out. Our partners over at The Maker Designer Kitchens shared a few ideas on how to design the ideal industrial style kitchen.
Let’s take a look at some of the elements of industrial kitchen design, and how to best incorporate this style into your Dale Alcock home.
What makes industrial kitchens industrial?
Industrial kitchens are modern, sleek and stylish and designed to mimic the professional chef’s kitchen with modern appliances and with sleek surfaces that are easy to clean. High-quality freestanding ovens are also a luxury selection for industrial kitchens and perfectly reflect the look and utility of a professional kitchen.
Design elements & colour schemes in industrial kitchens
Industrial kitchens typically have a dark colour scheme and include metal and concrete surfaces and exposed brick and pipe design elements to mimic a warehouse-style environment. Two-tone colour schemes for cabinetry in an industrial kitchen are also popular where blacks are mixed with contrasting greys, oaks or walnuts.
Darker surfaces are less likely to highlight stains and other blemishes. Industrial kitchens quite often feature tiled splashbacks with Kitkat or subway tile selections that accentuate their surrounding design elements. Speaking of cabinetry, industrial style kitchens often reflect a modern style with either handles or handleless designs.
Textural elements paired with dark colour schemes
Keeping your design raw, while not being afraid to contrast textures is the hallmark of industrial design.
The Brooklyn kitchen has Polytec Cinder Woodmatt cabinetry paired with 20mm Caesarstone Piatra Grey benchtops giving a polished and smooth look – an absolute must in any luxury industrial kitchen. The Piatra Grey benchtops offer a slate-inspired look with chalky white veins making the surface come to life. Concrete or stainless steel benchtops selections also work well for a modern industrial kitchen.
Our Brooklyn display home benefits from a stylish black sink, tapware and cabinetry handles throughout to fit the industrial vibe. The splashback is made from reflective silver glass which mimics the look of stainless steel to fit the theme.
On-display and user friendly
For that bold and no-nonsense feel, appliances are on full display and include a freestanding fridge, gas cooktop, modern 900mm oven and a semi-integrated dishwasher. This layout featuring the kitchen island creates an efficient working zone for the homeowner in this kitchen – while leaving plenty of open space around it. Consider including this aspect in your initial design to ensure that your work zone is perfectly tailored to meet your everyday needs. Why is this important? When loading your dishwasher you want to be able to scrape, wash and load in one working zone.
Contrast polished surfaces with exposed textural features
In keeping with the Brooklyn theme, this home also has exposed brick walls in the family area which fits the industrial brief and creates additional contrast and interest. The window splashback in this kitchen is a great inclusion to bring in lots of natural light – always a great design choice when going for a dark colour scheme as integrated lighting. The pendant light in this kitchen mimics the look and feel of exposed pipes that you would typically see in an industrial style kitchen.
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