FURNISHING AN INDUSTRIAL-STYLE KITCHEN HINTS, IDEAS AND INSPIRATION

In order to create an industrial chic kitchen, according to the diktats of the industrial style, there are certain fundamental characteristics to be taken into account:

• Materials:
iron, stainless steel and other noble metals such as bronze, brass or weathered steel, natural or reclaimed wood and cement are the materials most commonly used in this style. Solid, robust, easy to clean and easy to combine, these material adapt perfectly to the needs of the kitchen environment.
• Exposed elements:
beams, pipes, wiring and brickwork are always in plain sight, as are electrical appliances, which become veritable features of the decor. The kitchen elements – with shelving units, shelves and wall systems – are predominantly open.
• Colours:
industrial-style kitchen colour palettes usually consist of variants of black, grey and brown, combined with neutral shades like milk white or taupe and the finishes of the wood, exposed brickwork and metal elements. These latter features, thanks to their textural characteristics, make the environment less austere while preserving a coherent style.
• Lighting:
in industrial-style kitchens the sources of lighting are an integral part of the decor. Here, oversized ceiling pendants inspired by metal industrial lamps, are the protagonists. Extensive use is made of bare LED filament light bulbs, which are available in an ever-increasing range of shapes and sizes, as well as metal ceiling lights or sconces. Adjustable spotlights, under-wall unit lights and floor lamps will complete the kitchen’s sources of artificial light, to avoid inconvenient areas of shadow that would impair its functionality.
It is important, however, not to overlook natural lighting, which, thanks to vast glazed surfaces and skylights, must ensure absolute visual comfort in all parts of the kitchen even during the day.