Loft in the kitchen interior

The loft style, with all its originality and incomparable industrial flavor, has managed to enter our home interiors. It has become an original solution for decorating bedrooms and living rooms. It can often be found in the hallways, but the most unusual and interesting, oddly enough, looks like a loft-style kitchen. And what, exactly, is its beauty? This is worth talking about in more detail.

What captivates the loft?

“It is customary to divide a loft-style kitchen into peculiar sections”

The industrial style of the kitchen design will be appreciated by those who love space. There is always a lot of air and light in the loft. Ceilings finished with white paint will give additional volume to the space. Rafters and pipes, beams and support pillars will no longer be something unsightly, on the contrary, they will become the leading elements of decor. Thanks to them, the kitchen area will look like a typical factory floor.

Sophistication is alien to the loft. Such interiors are always decorated in soothing colors. In priority:

1. Black.
2. Brown.
3. Blue.
4. Grey.
5. White color.

It is better to complement the interior with a regular, rectangular shape, doors and windows. It makes no sense to make them pretentious, it is better to make them as large as possible.

It is customary to divide a loft-style kitchen into peculiar sections. However, this is done in an unconventional way. In the course are screens, mobile partitions. With their help, functional areas are easily distinguished in the room. Sometimes the boundary role in zoning is assigned directly to furniture.

To introduce an industrial style into the kitchen, you will need such finishing materials as:

1. Concrete.
2. Brick.
3. Glass.
4. Untreated wood.
5. Metal.

Unplastered, gaping brickwork walls and humpbacked concrete floors are the best design solution. Often such surfaces are imitated artificially, using rough plaster or tiles.

The decision to decorate the kitchen in a similar style will minimize investments in the repair and decoration of the room. Technologies and finishing options are available to everyone, even those layers who do not even dare to think about expensive repairs. The elements inherent in the loft will give the room not just originality, but a really bohemian look. This is the style of newlyweds and bachelors, as well as those who consider themselves to be creative personalities.

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Loft style kitchen

Contrast of times

The main idea of ​​the industrial interior is the neighborhood of old, worn-out materials and objects with obvious utilitarian traces of a person, such as brickwork, plank floors, concrete walls, with modern textures (stack, steel, chrome). Bare bricks and whitewashed, roughly plastered or painted walls will be an excellent backdrop for the spectacular inclusion of ultra-modern furnishings and rarities, like an antediluvian pot-bellied refrigerator or a soda dispenser from the happy life of the USSR.The paradox in the neighborhood of the modern and the long-forgotten, along with the feeling of boundless space - this is the key to the success of the loft design. Harmonizing vintage with modern or other minimalist trends will not be easy, but the effort will be duly rewarded.

We crush the decor to the ground, and then ...

Do you dream of a loft interior, but at the same time continue to live surrounded by the pomposity of classicism? Down with stereotypes! Tear off the lush wallpaper from the walls and save them from perfect smoothness by knocking down the plaster with a firm hand. If brickwork is found under its layer, you can rejoice, because this is the main element for an industrial interior. Clear your find, giving the wall its original look, and the issue will be resolved with its decor. The absence of a brick theme in the interior of a loft-style kitchen is absolutely no reason to be upset.

 

Today there are no problems with imitation of this authenticity. It is enough to buy an ordinary facing brick, since there is no shortage in his choice. It is presented in stores in the widest range. In addition, it can always be painted in the desired color according to the interior solution. You can make it white, black, gray, orange, red, or even purple with pink polka dots. The most creative owners generally lay out an intricate, in an urban spirit, mosaic from bricks. When working on loft-style brick kitchen decors, don't overdo it. A sense of proportion is also needed here. Do not strip all surfaces to the ground at once. It is quite enough to “undress” one wall, giving it an accent role. To play on the showiness and volume of the texture of the old masonry, surround the deliberately rough area with perfectly even sections of plaster, not loaded with decorative reliefs and ornaments.

Raw concrete is no less effective in loft design. A concrete wall painted in graphite tone will always be a win-win solution for this type of interior. Bright colors are also not bad manners for an industrial style, however, in an intensive solution, it is also worth making only one of the walls. It is better to duplicate the accent color in other interior elements, for example, in furniture. Put a bright seating area or dining table in the kitchen. But this feast of shades should be completed. The rest of the space will have to be decorated with classic colors of cold colors and achromatic.

Draw on asphalt

You will have to forget about exquisite laminate floors, patterned parquet, as well as rugs and carpet in a loft-style kitchen.. Floor finishing is most often performed here:

1. Graphite tiles, very similar to asphalt.
2. Rough, untreated, wooden boards.

Other materials with a patina effect can also be used. If you are disgusted by cold floors, then they can be covered with an unusual rug with an urban solution in the form of a pedestrian crossing. A floor lamp disguised as a traffic light and real road signs will help to complement the idea. Perfectly fits into the industrial setting and the magnificent "Hopscotch Rug". Beautiful, original and playable on occasion. An unusual accessory in the form of classics lined on the pavement, children will really like it.

If you don’t want to destroy everything around in order to immerse yourself in urban industrialism, then give the interior a loft flair by only redoing the floors and reshaping the surface of the walls, conveying with them the brutality of the cold charm of industrial aesthetics.In choosing the rest of the furnishings, stop at softer textures in warm colors. This approach will also be a kind of game of contrasts, but at the same time, your kitchen, made in the loft style, will not lose its comfort. And do not worry that you will break the laws of style and go beyond the prescribed limits. Show your individuality, because, after all, this is your home and you should always feel at ease in it. The rest is a whim and conventions, which can be completely abandoned, provided that by doing this you do not infringe on the interests of your household.

Minimalist motifs

“Home cooking, presented in a loft style, should resemble a restaurant option”

Aesthetes and admirers of pastoral Provence with classicism, where wooden furniture has ornate facades, balusters and stained-glass windows in decoration, most likely will not be moved by the industrial character of the loft. This is the patrimony of lovers of minimalist interiors. They will be very inspired by the conciseness of the situation and the industrial aesthetic decor. Home kitchen, presented in a loft style, should resemble a restaurant version. Here everything should be streamlined, high-tech, shine with chrome and be reflected in steel. In this aspect, when choosing a set, it would be more correct to rely on the clear forms of blank facades. If the doors have glass inserts, then the latter must be tinted. There are no strict recommendations regarding the color scheme.

Sometimes furniture becomes an opportunity to balance the environment and not overload it with achromatic and cold shades. A headset with a dark lower part and a bright top in warm colors will look original. In general, for a kitchen made in the style of a loft, not color delights are much more important, but cleanliness and order. In no case should its space be littered, otherwise the urban design will lose its conciseness, drowning in a sea of ​​Khokhloma plates, carved spoons, tea bags and painted trays. Chaos for an industrial interior is fatal.

Stone and metal in the loft

These are the leading industrial style materials. They can be introduced into the interior in unlimited quantities. There will be no override. A stone countertop is perfect for stone walls. The working surface is not specially polished or leveled in order to simulate the texture of concrete as accurately as possible. The spirit of professionalism will appear in the kitchen along with a refrigerator and a stainless steel stove. Metal can also be trimmed with a kitchen apron. An alternative to the metallic cold glow will be:

1. Mirror mosaic.
2. Black glass.
3. Plastic.
4. Skinali with the image of the night city.

Ceramic tiles in the loft have nothing to do, however, in a certain situation, it can also be entered into the interior by laying it out with an achromatic mosaic in the Black Square style or in the form of symbolic hieroglyphs.

What a loft-style kitchen cannot do without is cutting-edge stuffing, so get ready to fork out for a chrome-plated oven, a hi-tech strict hood, a hob in an original solution. Although, with a creative approach to the organization of space, it will be quite possible to fit rare gizmos into the loft environment, such as a monster-like refrigerator. The main thing is to decorate it unusually or paint it in a non-standard color.

Graffiti and banners?

Yes, and again - yes! This is closer to the style in spirit than openwork curtains, curtains and tulle. If the layout allows, leave the windows “bare”, boasting skeleton frames. In exceptional cases, excess light output can be controlled with non-multi-textured bamboo curtains and blinds.Overhead lighting should not flow from chandeliers, but be dosed, with directional lamps hanging from high ceilings on long cords.

It is good if the shades of such lamps are fancifully futuristic in shape. In the dining area, it makes sense to place a designer floor lamp standing on a high, shiny chrome leg. From accessories in a loft-style kitchen, things characteristic of this direction may appear:

1. Sign boards.
2. Real graffiti.
3. Advertising posters.

A real interior feature will be a telephone booth with a working telephone. It remains only to get a rarity. Art lovers can use abstraction and surrealistic scenes in the decor, and they can not be hung neatly on the walls. Pictures will be perfectly perceived and leaning against the wall. In this case, they will attract much more attention.

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Some Helpful Tips

1. When working on the decor of a loft-style kitchen, try to highlight any wall by painting it in a color that contrasts with the general background. You can go the other way and leave it in its original unplastered form. Another option suggests decorating the surface as textured brickwork or roughly plastering it. It is easy to do this with new technologies and modern materials. Since these are the walls of a specific room, it will be correct to process the “brick-like” imitation with a matte emulsion of cream or another suitable shade.

1. Naturally, the loft is an ideal direction for large-sized kitchens with high ceilings and spacious areas, however, it is quite possible to implement it in standard apartments. Let not in full, but nevertheless. The appearance of elements inherent in industrialism will make the mini-kitchen more spacious in visual perception, add volume and “airiness” to it.
2. A loft-style kitchen needs to be properly lit so that the interior does not look gloomy and intimidating. Ideally, a multi-tiered lighting system is created. There should be several light sources. It is customary to use both standard fixtures and spotlights. The shape and stylistic design of the lamps is chosen in unison with the design ideas. Well, what can prevent a real lamppost or light strikers from appearing in your kitchen? Everything is allowed in the loft. As for windows, they try to leave their openings open, although the industrial style is loyal to horizontal blinds and, if necessary, they can complement the interior.
   

   wall decoration with wooden boards and bricks

3. Finishing floors should be done with a material that is combined with the overall concept of the interior. Some rough concrete base that remains in the room after the completion of the main stage of work will fit well. If you want to see warmer floors in a loft-style kitchen, you can use unhewn wood. The old parquet board can also be left in place. It will be enough to cycle it and walk on it with a colorless varnish. Plinths are selected in the groan of the walls. In this case, they should not contrast. Their task is to create a single color ensemble of the background and not attract attention to themselves.
   

   maximum illumination achieved by 3 low-hanging metal luminaires

4. Dealing with the issue of furnishing, one should not forget that the space should remain concise, but at the same time retain its functionality and not lose a touch of comfort. If you look closely at the design work, you can see that the furniture accessories that fill the loft-style kitchen look very much like office models. And it is right.Furniture for such an interior cannot be bulky, otherwise you can forget about the space and freedom in this room. Folding chairs, glass tops, metal shelving and rough wood shelves look great in an industrial setting. Such furniture is often found in country interiors. Since the loft is a style of space, it does not tolerate closed cabinets and blind shelves. Everything should be in sight: dishes, utensils, accessories. Mobile tables on wheels and a small bar counter will be very appropriate in the setting.
   

   facing the bar with brick in the kitchen in the loft style

5. Unexpectedly, restored antique furniture looks out of place in the industrial kitchen. Translucent sideboards of graceful forms, tiddly sofas, deep dining chairs and mirrors in ornate frames will bring with them the missing comfort. All these items do not just carry a functional load, they become the main zonal elements that divide the kitchen into characteristic areas.
6. A variety of accessories, such as works by novice artists, youth posters, figurines, graffiti, and some folk art items, can give expressiveness to an unpretentious interior and make it more spectacular. When decorating, try not to overdo it with the “little things”. Select only those options that will really be noticeable and bring originality with them, emphasizing the individuality of the situation.

Conclusion

A loft-style kitchen is a non-standard solution, and no one but you can decide whether this room in your house should be so extravagant. Take your time to say no, because the option is full of merit and does not limit you to regulatory frameworks. Think, look through magazines, in the end, talk to the owners of such kitchens. You will hardly find disappointed, because the interior is extremely comfortable both in functional terms, and in aesthetic and psychological terms. Take a chance, and believe me, you will not have to regret your decision.

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