A common misconception of industrial interior design is that it is best suited to trendy bars, shops, restaurants or loft apartments – but there is a growing trend of incorporating this highly sought after style into home living spaces, including the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom and everything in between.
Inspired by the lofty look of warehouses, factories and other industrial buildings, this spacious and eclectic style is easily achieved by introducing noblessa’s premium German kitchens into your home space, as well as our other products and fittings. Keep reading to discover top 5 elements to go for when trying to master the industrial look.
Expose It All!
When you think of industrial spaces, the first thing that probably springs to mind are beautiful exposed brick walls – and the best part? Most of us already have these gorgeous original bricks hiding behind drywall or plastering, so a simple removal of your wall covering is all you need to achieve this signature industrial look. Check out our Surf Kitchen Collection for some exposed brick inspiration, or you can even go with painted exposed bricks for an equally as industrial effect, like those seen in our Spirit Kitchen Collection.
The idea behind exposing building materials exists in the celebration of materiality within industrial interior design, and not hiding it or changing it – and this applies to any and all materials. Everything from steel or wooden exposed beams, uncovered or unfinished walls, exposed cement walls or floors, and even exposed lighting wires are all go-to elements for nailing the look.
This notion is also echoed in the open plan layout of industrial spaces, with no unnecessary partitioning or walls that may hinder freedom of movement – just as you would expect to see in a spacious warehouse or a factory.
Wood & Metal Are Your Best Friends
Industrial interior design is celebrated for the seamless integration of rustic and timeworn elements with modern features to make a bold statement – and all within the same integrated space. This is something our noblessa designers can help you achieve, with all of our premium German kitchens skillfully combining the organic feel of nature with the modern efficiency of German manufacturing and appliances.
This same effect can also be achieved by incorporating the simplest and smallest details into your space – simply adorn your wooden cabinetry and cupboards with trés industrial metal pulls and knobs, to achieve a look that’s beautifully depicted in our Relax Kitchen Collection.
Keep It Neutral, Keep It Natural
A common thread throughout all industrially designed spaces is the use of a natural and neutral color palette, and bringing in a multitude of textures, to create minimal yet interesting contrasts and add a whole lot of character.
The most common colors you’ll see in industrial homes are neutral browns, whites, greys, black and charcoal – and each will give off a different atmosphere. Whites contrasted with natural browns and tans will give the room a clean and relaxed feel (cue: The Sensation Collection), while the use of black or charcoal accents will make a bold-yet-chic statement.
Lighting, Lighting, Lighting
Lighting is an incredibly important consideration when you desire an industrial look – with the limitation of accessories and embellishments for a minimal industrial style home, your choice of lighting will serve as the unique eye-catching element within your space.
Have fun when choosing from the array of existing industrial lighting styles. You can go minimal with stylish caged lights like those used in our Sensation Kitchen Collection, or go full factory style with big industrial dome lights, like the beauties that feature in our Spirit Collection. You can even lose the structural element of your lights completely and opt for large bare edison light bulbs with long wiring that can be draped in interesting loops from the roof – the options are endless, and we’ve got them all.
Natural lighting is just as essential as installed lighting when it comes to industrial interior design – and the more natural lighting being let into the space, the better! Go for large paned windows, and if possible, try find some with big black frames that form a grid – these are the most evocative of original factory and warehouse windows (check out our Surf Collection for the perfect example). And lose the curtains and blinds – keep things zero-frill, and all-chill.
