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How to Style an Industrial Kitchen
Industrial style is gaining popularity in California and New York residential buildings, extending beyond lofts and restaurants. Its blend of contemporary practicality and urban aesthetics features raw materials and utilitarian surfaces, giving homes a fashionable yet functional look.
1. Pair Wood with Metal This will add a nice contrast to the kitchen space, including softwood countertops on a dining table and black metal stools. Both of these styles of objects can lighten the space and create a sleek, comfortable look that can work with other interior design themes.
2. Color Palette An industrial kitchen typically features muted colors like gray, black, and white, complemented by organic metal and wood elements. This combination not only adds depth but also creates a calm and inviting atmosphere in the space.
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3. Open Layout Most industrial kitchens are vast and have an open-concept style. A kitchen will look more prominent because of its higher ceilings and sparse interior walls. This will create room for expansive windows to let in plenty of light.
4. Use Concrete Industrial design is based on industrial materials, such as exposed brick walls, stainless steel, metal piping and concrete. These materials are typically left raw and untreated to showcase their innate strength and beauty.
5. Functionality Functionality is essential in the industrial aesthetic. Functional furniture and style are crucial, with items like stainless steel tables, vintage bar stools, and reclaimed wood dining sets being popular choices. These options enhance the industrial theme while ensuring sturdiness and practicality.
6. The Small Things While the primary color scheme is neutral, adding accent pieces like copper cookware, eclectic lighting and antique ornaments gives warmth and character to your kitchen. They can balance out the unprocessed nature of the industrial materials.
–Michelle Khachatryan, Contributor
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