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PLANNING
Hardworking elements combine to create an edgy industrial look. Kaboodle ‘Modern’ profile cabinetry in Wild Garlic, benchtop in Tapioca, ‘Plaza’ handles and steel frame shelving.
Choose your colours Taubmans All Black British Paints Timber Loft
Industrial Another style that continues to appeal celebrates the rugged good looks of warehouses and factories, with exposed rafters, concrete, reclaimed wood, iron and brick. This industrial look works well in both modern and older-style homes, where renovating materials may be repurposed. In kitchens, go for concretelook benchtops, black cabinetry, open shelving, big pendant lights and vintage bar stools. In bathrooms, if the style and construction of your home allows, try exposed bricks and pipes, white subway tiles, black steel-framed mirrors and glass shower panels. “This material mix works well with a vintage timber vanity, square edged basins and tapware in pewter or gunmetal,” says Jane Wright.
Country When combined with creamy whites, soft greens or blue-greys, materials like brick, stone and timber deliver country charm. In laundries, try wet-room friendly, painted panelling, and a timber benchtop with a deep, steel or ceramic tub. In a bathroom, put a traditional pedestal vanity and claw foot bath against simple tiles in a herringbone or brick pattern. For kitchens, timber panelled cupboards, a farmhouse-style sink and extra large pendant lights over an island bench help to create the look. Choose your colours
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Wall panelling and timber benchtops instantly imply country style. Kaboodle ‘Paint Your Own Doors’ in ‘Alpine’ profile.
Dulux Antique White U.S.A.
Porter’s Paints Chintz Grey
