Over the past several years there has been an increasing trend towards industrial and vintage styles being incorporated into homes. Visions of beautiful loft spaces with soaring ceilings, exposed brick and large scale lighting as seen in the movies leaves every homeowner wanting a way to incorporate this look into their own home but how? Industrial kitchens are all about mixing a handful of elements to achieve that raw and unfinished look but in a way that still makes it look elegant and refined for the everyday home.
Concrete
Concrete is a major element in an industrial style kitchen and luckily, there are many ways to introduce it into your space. Concrete flooring is a great way to give your kitchen a little industrial edge. Concrete flooring is extremely versatile, it can be stained in a variety of colors and it holds up well to spills and messes. Adding a concrete floor might sound like a daunting task but it is really quite easy with the help of a contractor like Alair Homes Kelowna.
Concrete countertops are another inexpensive and stylish option for your kitchen. Similar to the flooring, you can have it stained in a variety of colors. Over time it will become chipped and stained adding to its character and helping to achieve that raw, industrial look.
If you aren’t ready to completely outfit your floor or counter with concrete, a concrete sink is another beautiful way to bring a bit of a concrete element in to your design.
Metal finishes
Achieving that industrial look in your kitchen is all about the finishes and industrial kitchens should contain a lot of metal elements. This is also one instance where it can be ok to mix metals – you can have a beautiful copper hood vent, custom welded black metal shelving, a large stainless steel pot rack with gorgeous cooper and cast iron pots hanging from it. The mix of finishes helps add that raw and rustic look that is so classic to the industrial style.
Lighting
Large scale lighting really makes an impact in an industrial style kitchen. Large, factory style pendants hanging above the island are an easy look to achieve. You can also go for simple barn style pendants running down the center of the kitchen or above the sink. Outfit your lights with vintage style Edison bulbs to truly finish out the look.
Rustic Elements
An industrial kitchen needs a rustic element to help complete the look and also warm up the space. An island surround fitted with reclaimed wood can be a great finishing touch or a few wooden bar stools can help create a balance against the concrete and metal finishes.
Brick & Tile
Exposed brick is a mainstay of industrial kitchens. You can easily incorporate faux brick into your backsplash, along a large statement wall or around a breakfast nook to give the same impact. Subway tile is another affordable option and is also great for achieving that industrial look.
Exposed Shelving
Open shelving is a must in an industrial style kitchen. It mimics the restaurant look that is so appealing while also giving you a chance to put your favorite dishes and serving pieces on display. A rustic wood or stainless steel shelving system is a great way to show off your dishware while giving you that classic industrial look.