Industrial design is great, but nobody actually wants to live in a cold factory. The goal here was to take that raw loft aesthetic – brick, steel and concrete – and refine it into a space that feels warm enough to have breakfast in.
We didn’t try to hide the extraction; we celebrated it. A substantial, stainless steel Westin canopy hangs over the 900mm Miele induction hob. It sits against raw exposed brick, proving that functional engineering can be beautiful. You won’t get cooking smells lingering in the sofa cushions with this set up.
We skipped the polished chrome. Instead, we used industrial bronze bar handles by Armac Martin and concrete Caesarstone worktops. The cabinetry features narrow-framed shaker doors with Crittall-style rails and reeded glass. It looks architectural, but the real benefit is the blur, it disguises the contents, so your cupboards don’t have to be Instagram-perfect inside.
This kitchen is packed with a full suite of Miele appliances, from the steam oven to the integrated coffee machine. It’s a professional-grade setup. Even the bar is stocked with Audemus Pink Pepper Gin, an artisanal brand that, like us, obsesses over the small details.
This is a bold look. You might not want the full warehouse aesthetic, but you might take inspiration from the handles, the brick, or the concrete. It’s a menu of confident ideas for the brave.
We leaned into authentic materials to build this story: utilising exposed brick as a backdrop, and integrating a professional stainless-steel extractor to bring an architectural, ‘engineered’ feel to the cooking area. This is balanced by narrow framed shaker doors with Crittall-style rails and reeded glass, which work beautifully alongside the industrial lighting choices to create a soft, diffused glow that highlights the textures of the room.
To maintain the industrial balance, we used a mix of surfaces: a concrete-effect Caesarstone on the wall runs to ground the workspace, contrasted by a polished stone on the island for a touch of luxury. These ‘industrial’ surfaces are paired with bronze bar handles by Armac Martin, which add a warm, hand-finished quality. It’s this combination of raw textures and premium touch-points that defines the character of the room.
The colour palette was material-led, reflecting the raw finishes and textures used throughout the space. Down Pipe was chosen for the more substantial cabinetry runs to echo the moody, industrial tones of the bronze hardware and Crittall-style detailing, while Skimming Stone provides a warm, stony neutral that softens the exposed brick and concrete textures. Inside, the cotton white oak interiors offer a bright, clean contrast every time a drawer or cupboard is opened.
For clients who cook seriously, the equipment needs to match the aesthetic. We installed a 900mm Miele induction hob – which offers significantly more pan space that a standard unit – paired with a high-capacity Westin canopy extractor in stainless steel. This setup ensures that even in a large, open-plan industrial space, steam and cooking aromas are managed with professional-level efficiency.
The goal was a seamless ‘wall of precision’. We integrated a full suite of Miele appliances – including the coffee machine, oven, combi-steam oven and microwave – to create a streamlined look that compliments the kitchen’s linear design. By housing these within the bespoke cabinetry, we ensure the high-tech functionality of the appliances doesn’t detract from the raw, industrial character of the room.
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