Many large plants and factories went bankrupt, and their huge premises stood empty. Soon these buildings were taken over by creative people who used them as studios, offices and homes, which gave rise to the fashion for this unusual style – industrial.
Unplastered brick walls, wires, utility pipes, an abundance of space – all of this is typical of today's fashionable loft style. Since plenty of free space is one of the hallmarks of this interior style, a loft kitchen is often combined with the living room to create even more room.
A loft-style kitchen usually has large windows and plenty of light. Vintage upholstered furniture blends harmoniously with ultra-modern appliances, and a deliberately casual design – with maximum comfort.
What Sets a Loft-Style Kitchen Apart
Every interior style has its pros and cons, so before designing a loft-style kitchen that caught your eye at first sight, it's worth learning more about it.
Since in the loft style utilities are not hidden but, on the contrary, put on display, this option is of course less expensive than a conventional one. You can use retro and vintage furniture, but since such pieces are usually extremely expensive, most people solve the problem by ordering modern kitchen furniture with an artificially aged finish.
The walls in a loft kitchen are left unplastered, and instead of lots of kitchen utensils, built-in appliances are installed.
Very large spaces are zoned with transparent or decorative partitions, and sometimes – with furniture. Instead of paintings, black-and-white posters or photos in the style of the 1930s - the period when the loft style was born - look better on the walls.
The following materials are used in the interior:
- natural wood;
- stone – artificial and natural;
- concrete;
- brick;
- metal;
- glass.
In addition, decorative tiles made from antique bricks are often used. Matte wooden countertops, stainless steel sinks, chrome-plated utensils, a refrigerator from the 1950s – all of this enhances the loft effect.
Furniture and Lighting for a Loft Kitchen
When planning a kitchen furniture set for a loft interior, it's best to choose matte wooden fronts, solid countertops and monochrome colors. The surfaces of cabinet furniture are best made matte, as gloss is not typical of the loft style.
Functional lighting should be planned for every corner of the kitchen: above the sink, the stove and the table. As light fixtures – simple lamps, chandeliers and sconces in the form of bare bulbs without shades.
You can order loft-style kitchen furniture, as well as furniture in other fashionable styles, from MASIV. We make custom furniture quickly and at a reasonable price from solid natural wood, veneer, MDF and moisture-resistant particleboard.
