Industrial Kitchen Style Guide

Often times, the raw and unrefined can make the boldest design statements. Modern industrial design does just that. Read below to learn about industrial kitchen design and see how you can incorporate these edgy, contemporary elements into your kitchen remodel project.

Raw, edgy and unfinished, modern industrial design is defined by textural and stylistic interplay. Rough, vintage elements are juxtaposed against the the sleek and modern to achieve an effortless, urban vibe. Industrial kitchens boldly show off what other design styles take pains to hide. This interior design trend lays bare the inner workings of the kitchen, exposing pipes, beams and ducts in a style reminiscent of city lofts or commercial warehouses.

Essential to modern industrial design is the blending of warm, earthy materials with cool, lustrous ones. Specifically, brick and wood are paired with metal and concrete. High-sheen steel or chrome accents in the are seen in kitchen appliances and light fixtures. Concrete or butcher block counters play off of the home's exposed structural elements. 

In keeping with the feel of industrial warehouses, modern industrial kitchens are generally airy, open-concept spaces. Kitchen islands and other furniture delimit the kitchen from the rest of the home. 

Warm, neutral palettes bring visual balance to an area that might otherwise feel too cool and sterile, overwhelmed by metal pipes and ducts.  Shades of gray and white are popular choices in industrial kitchens, as are brick red and brown. 

The coarse imperfection of brick walls and concrete floors is softened by minimalist decor. The streamlined, architectural lines of flat panel cabinets help to create harmony in a space defined by rough, structural elements.

Industrial kitchens are open to a certain degree of interpretation, allowing you to swap materials, textures and decor depending on your budget and personal style. Furnish your kitchen with ultra-sleek and polished modern metal finishes, or set a more rustic tone by incorporating more textured wood and vintage accessories. 

Transform your kitchen into the space you've always dreamed it to be with help from the kitchen cabinet experts at Lakeville Kitchen & Bath. 

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