[int]: kitchen - trend to interior

There are so many gorgeous images of industrial interiors out there - it's a trend that's really popular at the moment. Kitchens are a favourite, and they look stunning when designed well, but this is a hard style to master.

Photo credit: Forbes.com

I can't say this enough; when you're looking to design a room to fit a trend, don't fixate on a single image. You need to investigate a little further into what makes the trend work and what is feasible in your space.

This industrial style is all about textures. There are so many gorgeous interiors that revolve around exposed brick walls, but not many people actually have them in their homes. This doesn't mean you can't make the style work, though - there are other ways to bring in the deep, shadowed textures.

Industrial style kitchen, Homedit.com

This kitchen uses reclaimed wood units and shelving to bring a worn feeling to the interior. There are some great suppliers out there to find some beautiful aged wood, like The Main Company who use reclaimed wood as a veneer over stronger timber. In the image above, I love the way the texture contrasts with the sheer polished white of the worktops and low splashback. Don't forget that you need to be able to work with the kitchen and keep everything clean - the work surfaces are perhaps not the best place to bring in texture.

Timber kitchen cabinets, The Main Company

To really get an industrial feel, you need to bring in industrial objects. One common theme is iron or dark metal fittings.

Industrial style kitchen, Muratore Construction and Design

The main feature of this kitchen is the dark polished metal cabinets. But you don't need to completely remodel your kitchen to get some of this style into your home. Simply by replacing the handles on your kitchen cabinets, you can really change the mood of the space.

Door handles, Ikea

These door handles from Ikea are a really inexpensive way to add some character to the kitchen, and they have an amazing texture for something so cheap.

Industrial style kitchen, HomeDesignBoard.com

The beauty about the industrial style, from a budget perspective, is that one of the main ways of bringing it into your home is to leave it almost unfinished. In this kitchen, electric wires and ventilation ducts are left on show, to give the warehouse or factory feel. The key here is to make sure the lighting and ducts are well positioned - see how the duct follows the line of the beams and each light is an equal distance from the duct.

Accessories really finish the space, especially items as noticeable as lighting and bar stools.

Arthur Deep Pendant Lamp, Made.com

These pendant lights from Made.com give a really strong industrial feel, especially because of the cage beneath. They would make a great statement over a breakfast bar.

Aldgate bar stool, Argos

A simple bar stool like this one sold by Argos can help to bring the interior together, tying the style through each item in the kitchen.

Kettle, Bosch

If you can, make sure you keep the style running through the appliances and crockery that you choose. This kettle uses undecorated stainless steel and sharp angles, fitting in beautifully with the rest of the style.

This style will of course look best with an entire remodel, if you can afford to change your kitchen completely. But there are a few ways to bring in the style more subtly, without breaking the bank. If you've enjoyed this post, please like and share it!