KITCHEN IDEAS Don’t hold back when it comes to metallic finishes. We’re talking stainless steel cooker hoods and worktops, visible metal pipework, and pewter light shades. Choose your favourite metal and stick with it throughout your scheme or mix and match varieties for a playful look Eton kitchen in matt Dove Grey, from £1,020, Benchmarx
Raw materials
‘The key to making an industrial look a success is very much in the mix of textures you choose. Combining ‘new’ with ‘natural’ will help to create the weathered look that is so important here. Using raw materials to create a feature, such as exposed brickwork or microcement walls, will offer that industrial backdrop to sleek, understated cabinetry and dark accessories.’ Bella Glenn, Design Expert at Benchmarx Kitchens
Industrial elements
Shea brass pendant light, £165, CharlesTed
With a little careful thought and the right layout, design and materials, you can bring the latest industrial look into your kitchen – the trick is to keep things understated…
Chester faux nubuck leather cushion in Tan Brown, from £41.99, Yorkshire Fabric Shop
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ith a stripped-back simplicity that lends itself to open-plan, airy spaces, industrial interiors are very much the mode with restaurants and cafés. If you’re looking for a way to bring a modern edge and luxury feel to your kitchen, industrial style is the way to go.
You don’t need to go all out – a subtle nod to the trend will suffice. ink mellow shades of blue and grey, stainless steel accents and impressive pendant lighting. And don’t forget about reclaimed wood surfaces and exposed brick – both are hallmarks of this look, and easy to maintain, too.
