Get the look: industrial style kitchen

Characterised by exposed brick walls and pipes, an abundance of stainless steel and reclaimed wood surfaces, industrial style kitchens are chic, contemporary and make a real design statement.

There are few places in the house which revel in the beauty and unassuming ease of the industrial style as much as the kitchen. What began as an efficient work environment in professional kitchens decades ago, has morphed into a distinct style that can be found in all types of homes where enthusiastic cooks live. Here’s how you can get the look in your own home.

Embrace exposed surfaces

Exposed brick works perfectly in an industrial scheme offering the unfinished look that this style is known for. So, if you can remove the plaster to expose brickwork, do so. Make sure you test a patch first to ensure the condition and type of bricks are suitable.

Make concrete a feature

If brick isn’t your style, or isn’t an option, then exposed concrete is another great option, and it needn’t be real concrete – faux poured concrete, which is applied like plaster and looks incredibly close to real concrete, is now widely available and looks polished and contemporary in the kitchen.

Concrete also works well for worktops adding a sleek sophistication and practicality to the space. Reclaimed wood is a striking material to use for your kitchen island and shelves – adding to the industrial décor. For more inspiration, check out our NEFF customer kitchen here.

Appliances are the star of the show

Impressive appliances are the hallmark of an industrial-style kitchen. In pursuit of that commercial aesthetic, choose a five-burner cooktop such as a NEFF Gas cooktop that has a wide spectrum of heat settings to really finesse your cooking. Double ovens also work perfectly. As mentioned above, mixing and matching materials is key, so why not select something a little different when it comes to your appliances? The NEFF Graphite Grey range is a new line of stainless steel strips and handles for our built-in appliances and this dark, sleek shade would contrast wonderfully with a brick wall.

Maximise open space

Ideally, your industrial kitchen will have a high ceiling and lots of wide-open space, giving an airy feeling. But you can still achieve the look and maximise the feeling of space by installing clever storage systems to open up work surfaces. Built in appliances such as NEFF built-in ovens are ideal as they save a huge amount of space and give you the flexibility to install them wherever you like in the room.

Go big with your sink

When choosing the kitchen sink, the larger the better. Selecting a large sink will allow you lots of space to work in and can handle any industrial-sized mess you make. A traditional Belfast sink with a metallic twist is a great option as is a farmhouse sink (despite the name) as the straight sidewalls and flat bottom offer more usable space as well as appearing contemporary.

Try adding some black metal finishes

Many industrial kitchens feature a strong use of black, and an easy way to incorporate this in your kitchen is by adding metallic elements such as black metal chairs, pendant lighting or even tapware. If you want to go all out with the black theme, you could install black steel cabinets and even black steel worktops.

Mix and match materials

Another key character of industrial style is the merging of different materials – think leather furniture combined with stainless steel appliances and tapware, metal floor lamps, bar stools, and concrete worktops. You don’t have to boast all the elements of an industrial space to achieve the industrial look. You can still get the overall effect using the raw, unrefined, eclectic materials that define this style.

About NEFF

NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to creative meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen.

Learn more about NEFF here.