Design Trends From The Block - Industrial Farmhouse

The traditional farmhouse aesthetic is given a more modern treatment by incorporating industrial chic elements.

Here are ways you can achieve this on-trend look in your next renovation.

Mixed Materials

With a material palette that blends warm metallics, neutral tones, and organic timber, Tom and Sarah-Jane from House 1 of The Block have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere while adding contemporary elements.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match metals to achieve the perfect tonal balance. The Fhiaba fridge in a gorgeous copper finish on the doors and handles elegantly matches the copper pendant lights, while the touches of copper on the IlVE Majestic Cooker cooktop controls and oven handles mixes beautifully with the sleek stainless steel trim. Bronze finish is introduced through the Armando Vicario tap to bring the entire look together.

The organic timber contrasts the neutral white benchtop and the white ceramic sink from Abey. This imbues a contemporary feel and a lightness to the space while staying grounded using natural elements.

Liveable Scale

Carefully considering how you’re going to use your space helps to determine which appliances and fixtures to select and how to optimally configure each element. Tom and Sarah-Jane have ensured that their kitchen can accommodate different settings: from a simple family meal to a larger gathering.

The oversized island benchtop offers plenty of room, whether that be for grazing platters (straight from the Fhiaba wine cellar) or for baking with the family on the weekend. The commercial-style Fhiaba fridge lends a professional look that will make cooking at home feel special. The large-capacity ILVE Majestic cooker not only looks grand but is also able to help you prepare multiple dishes for a home-cooked feast.

Classic Yet Contemporary

Tom and Sarah-Jane have added interest through layered styling by mixing old and new to inject character and a lived-in look to the interior. This is also reflected in the fixtures. For example you’ll find rustic details in the shaker doors, provincial tap, and fluted ceramic butler sink—to balance the contemporary backdrop.

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