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This look is all about stripping back buildings to their bones and celebrating their raw, unfinished beauty. Key features include exposed brick walls, untreated timber, concrete floors and black steel details. The palette tends to be monochromatic, allowing the materials to speak for themselves so their authenticity shines through.
Industrial style doesn’t need to be totally raw and rustic, and a contemporary kitchen at the more stark, functional end of the spectrum is ideally suited to a no-frills industrial palette. Get the look with plenty of textures: concrete or concrete-look porcelain tiles, grainy timber, plus pops of black to suggest cast iron and steel.
Black tapware and even sinks work well with this style, providing a slick, modern finish – here, a black sink is almost invisible within an inky black composite stone benchtop. Kaboodle black steel-frame wall shelves encapsulate an industrial look and would be an eye-catching feature in any modern kitchen. Illuminate the space with statement lighting – these black tracklights capture industrial functionality within a simple, modern style.
Modern composite stone benchtops now include concrete-look finishes, which allow you to achieve the look minus the cost or the weight of real concrete. Or you could choose to double-down on raw timber elements with grainy, characterful timber floorboards or a tactile bamboo benchtop. An industrial kitchen can be fairly bright with loads of natural light and white cabinetry, or you can explore the opposite end of the spectrum with black cabinetry (try Kaboodle’s Black Olive), handles and tapware.
You’ll love our bold industrial bathroom! Follow our guide to achieving a contemporary, warehouse-inspired restroom.
Photo Credit: Alejandro Sosa 3D
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
