Industrial Kitchen with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

Industrial Kitchen: Natural Oak and Timeless Hardware

Natural materials in interior design are here to stay for 2023, but mix and match them with industrial finishes for a look that's reminiscent of a renovated warehouse apartment. Panelled cabinets in natural oak offer a soft foundation for which to dial-up your hardware details. Industrial textures — knurled swirling and grooving — add moments of visual intrigue and ruggedness, to offer balance to your kitchen scheme. You heard it here first, but Stainless Steel is having a resurgence in popularity. A cooler-toned alternative to brass hardware, steel is also corrosion-resistant and recycling-friendly. Win win? Style our SWIRLED SEARLE T-Bar Handles and SWIFT Knobs in Stainless Steel against neutral cabinets, adding tactile touch points that will elevate your functional kitchen space.

Autonomi in 60 mq: Casa, Ufficio, Palestra, Cinema

Liadesign

Liadesign
Small urban grey and white single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.

LOFTEC CONCEPT 724

Studio DA

This is an example of a small industrial grey and brown u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, orange floors, grey worktops and feature lighting.

Industrial Kitchen Design - Lydden Hills

Start With Art Interiors

This project features a stunning Pentland Homes property in the Lydden Hills. The client wanted an industrial style design which was cosy and homely. It was a pleasure to work with Art Republic on this project who tailored a bespoke collection of contemporary artwork for my client. These pieces have provided a fantastic focal point for each room and combined with Farrow and Ball paint work and carefully selected decor throughout, this design really hits the brief.

Fulmer Farm House

Orkun Indere Interiors

Design ideas for a medium sized industrial u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops, exposed beams and feature lighting.

Barn Conversion, East Grinstead

Kitchens Bespoke Ltd

Working closely with the customers, we wanted to utilise the textures and features of the building and create something really special with a bold black colour scheme. The resulting kitchen design is a true handleless german kitchen by Rotpunkt with copper rails, two contrasting worktops and a stunning statement island. To create some contrast to the black, the two worktops are different stones and finishes. The worktop on the island is Neolith Iron Corten, a sintered stone inspired by the colours of red oxide. It really adds warmth and visual interest to the space and carries similar tones to the exposed brickwork. The worktop against the brick work is black granite. Not to be forgotten, the utility room was given the same minimalist style treatment and colour scheme, but for this room, the handleless doors are J Profile, and the worktop is black laminate.

Rushton Spencer

ArtHouse Creative Interiors

This is an example of a medium sized industrial l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cheshire with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, black worktops, exposed beams and feature lighting.

The Academy

York House Designs

We helped this client to completely transform their old kitchen by sourcing stylish new doors for the cabinets, replacing the flooring with this aged natural wood, adding some statement pendant lights and of course, a good lick of paint.

Kitchen and Kitchen extension Kew

Kitchens By Holloways

South West London kitchen & kitchen extension.
Photo of a medium sized industrial grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors, multicoloured worktops, a coffered ceiling and feature lighting.

SELF A11

Totaste.studio | Виктор Штефан

Кухонный гарнитур на всю высоту помещения с библиотечной лестницей для удобного доступа на антресольные секции
Medium sized urban single-wall open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, grey worktops and feature lighting.

LEWES APARTMENT - Kitchen

Amelia Laura Interior Design

This is a project I loved designing for my dear client. She loved nature and wanted to bring in natural elements and colours into her home. Her kitchen was bright white with no character so my brief was to bring in interest to the high ceilings and some colour and character to her kitchen. She also didn't have any drawers! Firstly I designed a whole run of narrow drawers along the longest wall. I wanted to make use of the wall space and high ceilings so I combines open shelving with feature lighting running through them. Raw wood, terrazzo light fixings, large filament bulbs and industrial shelf brackets matched well with the new dark green worktops I had fatten a waterfall design. All that was left was the shelf styling; I sourced glass storage and metal baskets to complete the industrial look.

Dark loft apartment ROZMARIN A17

Totaste.studio | Виктор Штефан

Photo of a medium sized industrial grey and brown l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, an island, black worktops, exposed beams, feature lighting, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Barn Conversion, East Grinstead

Kitchens Bespoke Ltd

Industrial Kitchen: Natural Oak and Timeless Hardware

Plank Hardware

Mill Hill Industrial Kitchen

The Wood Works

This is an example of a large urban l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, grey worktops and feature lighting.

Rushton Spencer

ArtHouse Creative Interiors

This is an example of a medium sized urban l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cheshire with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, black worktops, exposed beams and feature lighting.

Autonomi in 60 mq: Casa, Ufficio, Palestra, Cinema

Liadesign

Liadesign
This is an example of a small urban grey and white single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.

SHOWROOM 2022 EXPERT JOINERY LTD Rotpunkt / Caesarstone

Expert Joinery Ltd

German Manufactured kitchens , The interplay of light and dark colours, as well as frame and smooth fronts leave nothing to be desired. Handleless This kitchen shows that the combination of both versions is also a real eye-catcher. Caesarstone line of Turbine Grey Stone

Southern splendour

New Zealand Certified Builders Association

The interplay of a vaulted, beech kitchen ceiling with large windows creates an atrium feel through the open plan living area.
Inspiration for an expansive urban single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a vaulted ceiling, an island, stainless steel appliances, black worktops and feature lighting.

Kitchen Design and Flat Refurbishment - Clerkenwell

MALT

Modern shaker kitchen larder
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial grey and white u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with white cabinets, concrete worktops, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, grey worktops and feature lighting.

Industrial Kitchen with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful industrial kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of industrial kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of urban photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of industrial kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own urban kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your industrial kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small industrial kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some urban kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What industrial kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your urban kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small industrial spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and urban kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and warehouse style accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of industrial kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your urban kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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