Industrial Kitchen and Open Space: A Perfect Match
Why Industrial Style Loves Open Spaces
Visible Raw Materials
Brick, concrete, and metal take center stage: an exposed brick wall or a concrete-look floor sets the tone while preserving visual continuity. Raw and imperfect surfaces bring character and convey an authentic urban aesthetic.
Neutral Palette and Dark Tones
Industrial style embraces neutral and earthy shades such as cement grey, rusty brown, or iron black, often paired with off-white. Unifying the kitchen and living area with continuous colors—like grey floor tiles—creates visual cohesion and enhances the sense of space, achieving a sober and contemporary mood.
Industrial Furnishings and Vintage Touches
Furniture made of raw wood or metal, open shelving, and vintage pieces add personality. A wooden table with iron legs and a metal cabinet help define different zones without disrupting the visual continuity of the space.
Targeted Pendant Lighting
Pendant lighting plays a key role. Large metal pendant lamps with exposed filament bulbs evoke the lighting of old factories and visually delineate the kitchen area, delivering both dramatic and functional impact.
The Timeless Charm of Exposed Brick
Today, brick remains a prominent feature even in modern kitchens—especially those embracing industrial style. Its strong visual presence can define an entire wall on its own, adding depth and character without the need for additional decoration.
Of course, it’s not always possible (or practical) to preserve the original brickwork. That’s where brick-effect porcelain stoneware comes in: it faithfully reproduces the look of exposed brick while offering numerous advantages—it’s easier to install, requires no protective treatments, is easy to clean, and ensures superior long-term durability.
KIST: The Raw Heart of Industrial Style
Perfect for kitchens with an authentic soul, where raw wood, burnished metal, and exposed concrete coexist effortlessly. KIST finds its ideal setting behind a kitchen with painted iron cabinets, paired with a countertop in concrete or stone. Each brick becomes part of an urban narrative made of honest materials and metropolitan atmosphere.
KIST LUX: The Sophisticated Side of Brick
Ideal for open-plan spaces where natural light plays a central role, KIST LUX pairs beautifully with more refined materials: marble countertops, gold pendant lighting and vintage leather or velvet seating. The result is a perfect balance between industrial rigor and urban sophistication, with a color palette that enhances light play and makes the space feel even more inviting.
Installation Tips: From Layout to Grout Lines
To achieve a truly striking effect with brick-effect tiles, it’s essential to focus on installation and details. Staggered layouts (such as brickwork patterns) are best suited to evoke traditional brick masonry.
Grout lines deserve particular attention: for KIST LUX, a narrow joint (2–3 mm) in a tone-on-tone color are recommended, to achieve a more harmonious and refined look. KIST, on the other hand, benefits from wider grout lines (5 mm), ideal for enhancing the irregular geometry of the layout and creating a bolder contrast with an authentic feel.
Whether you prefer the raw texture of KIST or the luminous finish of KIST LUX, exposed brick reinterpreted in porcelain stoneware remains one of the most captivating solutions for customizing an industrial-style kitchen. A timeless feature that continues to make a statement.
