Wall tiles, color palettes, metals and accessories can bring an industrial-style vibe to your kitchen or bathroom
Industrial style is a striking aesthetic that never fails to appear in residential or commercial projects. To help you transform industrial-style environments into kitchens and bathrooms, Fani Metais and Acessórios e Analu Guimarãesvisual artist and environmental designer, bring together below the main characteristics and suggestions for diving once and for all into the industrial world.
Industrial style: discover the coverings, pieces, materials and colours
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Exposed pipes and beams, brick walls, demolition wood or natural finish, metals, concrete and burnt cement are some of the most explored materials in environments of this style.
The furniture is characterized by appearance rough and straight lines, rough finishes and details full of personality. Decorative items tend to be modest, not necessarily new, but with a striking appearance.
“To cover the walls, you can bet on the traditional brick wall or invest in the famous hydraulic tiles and subway tiles. Finishes on the gray or graphite colors they are also great options,” suggests Alu.
In addition to having large doors and windows with very visible frames, the lighting is an industrial-style highlight through spotlights on tracks and suspensions with exposed carbon filaments.
Reused or adapted pieces, furniture made from pallets and restored objects are also part of this type of decoration. To ensure greater functionality and maintain a casual look, the empty shelves and furniture they are the favourites.
“Industrial style is a trend that allows for older pieces, purchased in antique shops, so don’t worry about the perfection of the finishes, feel free to improvise, adapt. To avoid being so crude and serious, you can soften the decor by using paintings , cushions, carpets, blankets, elements that make the environment more comfortable and relaxed”, advises the designer.
How to apply industrial style in the kitchen
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The kitchen is increasingly becoming the “heart” of the home. In addition to investing in coverings, finishes and decorative objects in line with what has already been suggested above, you can further strengthen the industrial style in a kitchen through Accessories.
“A quick and practical way to change the look of an industrial style kitchen is change cabinet handles. You can adapt those little bathroom towel racks as handleschoosing a more tubular design, similar to plumbing systems”, explains the professional.
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You bathroom towel holder can also be adapted, now in a longer version, to suspend kitchen accessories and utensilsas well as serving as a support for tying ropes that can support the shelves.
“A faucet It is usually an important focal point of the entire kitchen, and today there are designs that reference industrial decoration, providing more raw and rustic water features inspired by pipes and plumbing connections,” says Alu.
How to apply industrial style in the bathroom
Just like the kitchen, the transformation of a bathroom following the industrial style depends on a realignment of the elements, not only in terms of colors and finishes, but also in terms of design.
Subway tiles can be layered over old coverings using a specific mortar, which already significantly changes the appearance of the bathroom. Dinnerware with a more traditional design can be replaced by models with a more traditional design. asymmetrical or even personalized, such as the versions carved in stone and marble.
“Don’t forget to also evaluate the possibility of exchanging metals with models more in line with the style, imitating plumbing pipes and fittings. Today there are options not only for table-top or wall-mounted taps, but also for accessories and showers, which allow the entire environment to immerse itself in this trend”, adds the designer.
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Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.