How to Create a Vintage Industrial Look with Replacement Kitchen Doors

With simple yet striking features that prioritise functionality, industrial chic is a design style that's ideally suited to kitchens. Lots of patinated metal, leather and dark wood may initially come to mind when thinking about the industrial aesthetic, which is why we’re here to share some of our top tips for how to achieve the essence of this bold look in a way that feels fresh and modern.

Make a feature out of exposed brick walls 

Characterful and timeless, exposed brick walls always strike the right tone in a space that features plenty of industrial inspired design flourishes. Also, somewhat unusually for something that has such a rough texture, exposed brick walls have an innate ability to bring a sense of warmth to a room, which can help you create a kitchen that feels inviting and restorative.

Choose contrasting colours for a modern edge 

Rich, deep hues and industrial design go hand in hand, but contrast is key to preventing your kitchen from feeling too imposing, dated or claustrophobic. Natural colours such as white, grey and beige are neutral and sophisticated, which will contribute to the creation of a kitchen that ultimately feels very calm and grounded.

Pro Tip: Pairing dark replacement kitchen doors with a light counter is a sophisticated way to retain an industrial edge while keeping your space feeling bright and airy. We’ve got a range of options, such as the Bella Knebworth handleless doors in matt fir green or supermatt graphite.

Replicate loft-style living by playing with height 

While your kitchen might not have the super high ceilings you’ll find in an apartment in an old industrial building, finding ways to draw the eye upwards by playing with height can help to create a sense of space.

Installing pendant lights is one of the simplest ways to achieve this, however you could also extend your tiles higher up or choose dark coloured replacement kitchen doors for your wall-mounted cabinets. 

Incorporate light-reflecting copper accents 

From drawer and door handles to taps and light fittings, there are a number of opportunities to incorporate light-reflecting metallic elements into your space, and warm copper tones work beautifully with both light and dark colours.

Even choosing bar stools with metallic accents on the legs can contribute to the overall ambience of your space, so it’s always worth paying attention to the details. 

Pro Tip: If you’re confident with colour, mixing metals can give your space an extra element of edginess. Chrome and copper can make a striking combination, as can copper and black.

Select soft, warm-toned wooden accents 

Warm-toned light woods work beautifully in industrial spaces, as they introduce a touch of softness as well as a Scandi-inspired twist. Choosing a natural wood floor will help to make your room feel more spacious and a wooden table can enable you to create a dining area that feels intimate within a larger space.

It’s also possible to choose replacement kitchen doors with a wood finish, however selecting the right tone is essential to prevent your space from looking overly rustic. A modern slab style door, such as the Valore range in the Light Natural Casella Oak colourway can be used to soften an industrial inspired space with lots of concrete and brushed gold hardware, as it has a sleek and modern silhouette that’s supremely versatile.

Layer different textures 

Playing with texture is an ideal way to make sure that your space doesn’t feel too harsh, so while plush velvet may not be on the cards, contrasting brick, wood and metal finishes with potted herb plants can be a simple way to soften the edges of your design in a way that also feels functional and purposeful. 

Other ways to incorporate texture include hanging a beautiful piece of art on the wall, investing in striking linens and placemats to dress your dining table, and choosing stools or chairs upholstered in a sleek, subtly textured suede material.

Live your industrial inspired dreams with Happy Doors replacement kitchen doors 

Our range of replacement kitchen doors contains styles to suit all homes. Please browse our collection today and get in touch for expert help and advice, give us a call on 01256 845 816, use the live chat function on our website, or email hello@happy-doors.co.uk.