Industrial style— set to stay in 2020…
One of the key trends in kitchens that looks set to be as popular as it’s ever been is that of ‘industrial style’…
The overall feel of this kitchen trend however is moving away from the urban, edgy designs of recent years into one that combines utilitarian looks with soft furnishings and organic inspired elements to create a more homely, interior space.
BY ADDING FREESTANDING FEET AND EDGY METAL ACCESSORIES, YOU’LL BE SURE TO ACHIEVE THE LOOKS AND FEEL OF INDUSTRIAL STYLE…
What defines this style?
Architectural features such as exposed brickwork, metal joists and feature beams, double height rooms and large expanses of geometric multi-framed metal windows are all associated with, and iconic of industrial style.
ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS ARE ICONIC OF INDUSTRIAL STYLE…So, whilst many of us aspire to live in this type of open plan property, in reality these warehouse conversions are few and far between. That said, this style is not solely limited to those who choose to live in what was an industrial building. In fact, there are many ways that the look and feel of industrial style can be achieved.
Consider a feature wall?
Exposed brickwork and architectural floor to ceiling windows are indicative of industrial style…
An exposed brick wall is sure to evoke the look and feel of industrial style, in much the same way that a concrete feature wall will. However, as both these surfaces are multi faceted, they are prone to harboring dust, which is obviously not ideal in a kitchen. Instead, consider one of the many vinyl wallcoverings available, specifically designed to emulate these types of textures without the maintenance.
JUXTAPOSE TEXTURES SUCH AS CONCRETE AND WOODGRAINS TO ACHIEVE THE FEEL OF INDUSTRIAL STYLE…
Combine textures…
A classic way to achieve industrial style is by eclectically mixing a number of finishes in your kitchen.
EXPOSED OPEN SHELVES AND CLEVER LIGHTING WILL ALL ADD TO THE ALLURE OF INDUSTRIAL STYLE…Juxtapose lustrous woodgrains, matt or concrete effect door and drawer finishes, glass fronted units and open shelving for an overall feeling of industrial style.
CONSIDER MIXING SOPHISTICATED GLASS UNITS WITH RECLAIMED FURNITURE AND FLOORING…
Cohesion from room to room…
Whilst open plan living is highly desirable, it can be hard to define living areas. A complete change of finishes or colours between each dedicated area will be sure to separate the living spaces, but in reality the seamless cohesion will be spoilt.
WITH OCCASIONAL UNITS AND TV CONSOLES, CREATE COHESION FROM ROOM TO ROOM WITH ARREDO 3…Choosing a kitchen from our Arredo 3 ranges isn’t just limited to the one room. The Arredo 3 units have been designed to co-ordinate and offer practical storage for other rooms in your home as well as the kitchen, a sure way to achieving the urban looks of industrial style.
Call into our showroom and see the Arredo 3 range for yourself, and maybe you’ll decide that you want your new kitchen to be industrially inspired too!
