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Modern Kitchen with an industrial twist - How?!

7 years ago

Hello,

I have always loved an industrial kitchen (grey with white metro tiles / copper) but just about to buy a house with the following kitchen. I love it but would really appreciate how I could funk it up as it seems lovely but quite generic

Any advice will be massively appreciated

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minnie101

7 years ago

Hi Danny. It looks a great kitchen. For the worktop I'd add a copper kettle and toaster and some potted herbs in textured pots ie concrete. Perhaps also look for a vintage marble pestle and mortar. Rockett st George do the black chopping boards which could look great piled up. The bar stools are from Cox and Cox and I'd add a glass vase of faux stems at that end, there are loads around ATM. I'm not sure if you have furniture? I'd add a vintage apothecary cabinet. For the chairs I'd go for something modern like the Belleville chair rather than a tolix type chair with could be teamed with either a modern table or something with a reclaimed top. If you can I'd add an industrial style pendant light over the table perhaps with a little copper in and more stems on the table. A tan leather sofa would also work well with a similar floor light to what they have or an arc or swing arm or you can also get similar plug in wall lights. The sofa wall could be painted a darker shade. Where the mirror is I'd add a large piece of art perhaps a black and white portrait. Add some texture with a rug and cushions. I might also consider painting the doors

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Danny Shortall
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks Minnie!

I already have copper accessories and a reclaimed wood table in my current house - Just wasn't sure if they would sit together that well but now pretty confident they will!

Some great advice - Much appreciated
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Maxine, Smart Showers Ltd
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We live and breathe industrial style and maybe we can help you choosing your lighting needs. We have read that you love copper and we think that we have a perfect match! Our NL Reserve Miniature Bell set or our European set both in Matte white & Copper will be a perfect for your kitchen.

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