The industrial kitchen is a huge trend among homeowners, but overdoing it changes the vibe of your kitchen from intimate to serious. Use the following guide to create an industrial kitchen that is just right for your home.
Control The Clutter
The first step to remodeling your kitchen is to get rid of your unwanted items. You should only display the items that fit the industrial theme, such as metal baskets and stainless steel gadgets. The cookware you never use should be donated or sold, and damaged cookware you do not plan to repair should be recycled or discarded. The cookware you do not use often can be stashed in a cabinet or closet until you need them. Use attractive jars and baskets to display products such as cereal, single-serve packets and quick snacks.
Three Types of Materials
The main ingredients of an industrial kitchen are metal, concrete and natural elements.
Start by adding cool and warm metals to your kitchen. You do not have to limit your use of cool metals to stainless steel appliances. Hardware such as pulls and knobs add a bit of shine to your space, and stainless steel counters allow you to increase the industrial vibe. You can also decorate with warm metals such as brass, bronze and copper. Hardware such as brass knobs and bronze pulls allow you to add a touch of warmth without overdoing it. You want to use an aged or brushed finish for your hardware. You can add copper with bar stools or exposed metal piping, and creating your own exposed piping gives you a place to suspend your lights.
It is easy to create an industrial look with exposed concrete in your kitchen. You can also add your own concrete with decorative pieces or a waterfall edge counter. Gray paint is a great alternative to using real concrete in your kitchen, but you want to make sure the paint does not feature any strong undertones.
Natural elements are perfect for adding beauty or color to your industrial kitchen. You want to use wooden pieces such as a table, countertop or flooring, and you can incorporate brick into your kitchen with a new oven or wall. There is nothing wrong with using wooden pieces with grains or bricks with different hues. Wooden pieces with different tones are great for adding a pop of color to your concrete or metal kitchen.
A Touch of Warm Decor
You do not have to worry about concrete or metal pieces creating an uncomfortable atmosphere in your kitchen. All you have to do is find decor that adds a touch of warmth to your space. One idea is to head to a thrift store or flea market for dining chairs in different colors. You can also add a colorful tile backsplash over one portion of your counter. A faux sheepskin throw or fuzzy cushion over each bar stool adds a cozy vibe to your industrial kitchen.
Are you ready to start planning your industrial-style kitchen? You can get started on your project by contacting Alair Homes Burlington for a free 120 point estimate. The company makes it easy to find a reliable contractor to renovate your kitchen. The services include remodeling specific rooms, full home renovations and custom home building.