The Brief
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.
The Heavy Metal
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.
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The Details
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.
The Appliances
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.
The Finished Kitchen
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. See more of our bespoke kitchens in Altrincham.
Questions About This Kitchen
We used authentic materials to anchor the design; an exposed brick backdrop paired with a professional stainless-steel extractor brings an engineered, architectural feel to the cooking area. This raw edge is balanced by narrow-framed Shaker doors, Crittall-style rails, and reeded glass. Alongside industrial lighting, these elements cast a soft, diffused glow that beautifully highlights the room’s rich textures.
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 serious cooks, high-performance equipment is essential. We installed an extra-wide 900mm Miele induction hob for maximum cooking space, paired with a high-capacity Westin stainless steel canopy extractor. This rapidly clears steam and cooking aromas, keeping even the largest open-plan spaces fresh.
The goal was a seamless bank of appliances. We integrated a full Miele suite – including the coffee machine, oven, combi-steam oven and microwave – into bespoke cabinetry. This streamlined configuration aligns perfectly with the kitchen’s linear design.
