By Sherry Nothingam

If there is one style that celebrates humility, practicality and affordability, then it is surely the industrial style. What started out as an efficient work environment several decades ago soon morphed into a distinct style that made its way slowly from functional loft-styled homes to expansive villas and contemporary penthouses. Cutting across generations, it is a trend that never seems to die down! And there are few places in the house which revel in the beauty and unassuming ease of the industrial style as much as the kitchen.

If you have not already given it a shot, 2015 is a great time to shift over to an industrial style kitchen. And we have an amazing collection of 100 industrial style kitchens to inspire you along the way. While some blend contemporary aesthetics with industrial elements, others stick to the classic, loft-inspired design. Delve in and explore!

1. Industrial Kitchen Flooring and Walls

This is a style that is all about raw textural beauty at its diverse best. In simpler terms, think brick, tiled and even concrete walls while planning for the industrial kitchen. Brick walls obviously are a favorite among homeowners and currently lead the pack, but do not forget the value of expose steel surfaces and the right flooring, which elevate the kitchen to a whole new level.

Kitchen and dining space neatly rolled into one [Design: Egue y seta Architects]

Skylight brings natural light into the custom luxury kitchen [Design: Marchi Kitchens]

Spacious kitchen with elegant use of wood for cabinets and island [From: Corynne Pless Photography]

Vintage industrial kitchen 1956 from Marchi

From wooden floors with chevron and herringbone pattern to dark, painted flooring that gives the industrial kitchen a truly ‘vintage’ look, the options are endless. Throw in a beautiful subway tiled backsplash and some open shelves and you have a captivating kitchen.

2. Kitchen Decor and Island – Industrial Style!

Ever looked at a truly exceptional industrial style kitchen and wondered how the homeowner put together such a unique, yet mesmerizing space? If goes without saying that picking the right decor and accessories, which fit in with the style, goes a long way in getting the job done. But beyond the obvious, it is all about giving your kitchen a distinct personality that reflects your own taste, instead of gong down the generic path.

Loft-styled home with a large kitchen that complements its aura [Design: Stosa Cucine]

Reclaimed wood, bar stools, lighting and chalkboard paint give the kitchen great textural contrast [Design: Bailey General Contracting]

Eclectic farm home with vintage industrial kitchen [Design: Jarrett Design]

Modern industrial style combines aesthetics with ergonomics [Design: Muratore Construction + Design]

Bring in salvaged items, DIY pendants and chairs, a smart kitchen island, custom shelves and cabinets crafted from old scrap that is collecting dust in the yard or some wonderful flea market finds to usher in this aura of exclusivity.

3. Modern Industrial Kitchens

For some, embracing the industrial look is all about finding a balance between modern refinement and edgy overtones that the style delivers. This curated fusion between both the styles works absolutely beautifully and you can tone up or down the level of raw, industrial beauty that you want in the kitchen by just adding or removing a few decor pieces over time. A chic industrial kitchen has a certain sense of inviting softness, is more open to glossy, posh cabinets and worktops and relies heavily on lighting, ceiling and the walls around it to deliver an industrial flavor.

Stunning kitchen design seems both classic and contemporary at the same time! [Design: Davonport]

Classy use of purple in the industrial kitchen [Design: Momoko Morton]

Tile and wood meet inside this lovely industrial kitchen [Design: PAVONETTI Office of Design]

Give your industrial kitchen a softer, modern appeal [Design: Restore818]

Gray is a great color choice for the chic industrial kitchen as it combines the steely grit of the industrial style with contemporary sophistication. Thos with design commitment issues can start out by adding industrial-styled lighting to their existing kitchen and then altering select pieces over a period of time (such as the bar stools or the cabinets) to find that perfect blend between the modern and the industrial.

4. Small Industrial Kitchens

Since large loft-inspired kitchen with their giant industrial-styled, framed glass windows, double height ceiling and sweeping spaces so often take up the center stage, there is a perception that the style fails in smaller kitchens. This is completely untrue as efficiency, frugality and ergonomics are the defining factors of the industrial style, making it ideal for smaller kitchens. Pot racks that allow you to hang all your dishes and kitchenware with ease, shelves that tuck away the unnecessary and countertops that can take plenty of wear and tear come together to deliver a useful small kitchen that is well and truly industrial in its appeal.

Attic kitchen with skylights and tiled backsplash [Design: Barlow & Barlow Design]

Oversized pendants are a hot trend in the chic industrial home

Small kitchen with an industrial chic style [Design: British Standard]

Gorgeous loft kitchen with industrial style and a large skylight [Design: All & Nxthing]

Since open plan living areas are quickly becoming the norm, a small industrial kitchen in the corner not only adds a sense of intrigue, but allows you to demarcate spaces easily without worrying about area rugs and false ceilings! Add a few pops of color, some natural greenery and let in plenty of natural light to give it a more airy, cheerful vibe.

5. Industrial Kitchen Shelving and Storage

Open shelving and lots of it; this is another great way of bringing industrial beauty to your kitchen even while expanding the available shelf space. But do not forget about the innate sense of rawness that these shelves need to exude and if you have a kitchen that is already modern, then floating shelves in raw wood or stainless steel offer the necessary contrast. Industrial-styled kitchen shelving allows you to make complete use of vertical space on offer along with the use of vintage pot racks and standalone cabinets that maximize available room even the tiniest kitchen.

Brick and steel help shape a lovely industrial kitchen [Design: Jane Kim Design]

Decorating your industrial kitchen in style with the right accessories [From: Rejuvenation Lighting]

Chalkboard wall offers a fun alternative to the boring white backdrop in the kitchen [Design: Egue y Seta]

Glass front floating cabinets steal the show in this kitchen [Design: Abby Smith Design]

So, are you ready to get in on the industrial kitchen revolution?

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