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Our Advice for Designing a Workshop-Style Kitchen

If you wish to transform your kitchen to give it a fresh look and make it a pleasant and practical space, why not consider the workshop style? The workshop style is inspired by the industrial style seen in London or New York. These kitchens adopt its main codes and use the same materials. Let’s see how to design a workshop-style kitchen in your home.

The Layout of Your Workshop-Style Kitchen

This type of kitchen is suitable for all spaces, whether vast or particularly narrow. One element is essential for this kitchen style: the glass partition. It promotes the entry of light and also increases the feeling of space. Thus, for small spaces, the glass partition will be perfect for bringing light into the room and optimizing the area. For large kitchens, it will allow for optimal partitioning. It will thus be possible to make the room a more functional space.

This glass partition is a major element in the workshop style. It will give the impression of additional space. Thus, for galley kitchens, users will have the impression of an additional space open to the adjacent room. It is also an element that allows light to enter. If the adjacent room is bright, the glass partition will be ideal for light to penetrate the kitchen through it. It also allows for separating spaces without using a solid wall that would certainly close off the area. It is an excellent compromise for maintaining the appearance of an open kitchen without letting cooking odors pass through. The sliding glass partition is also an excellent alternative, as it allows for easily opening the space and sharing with the rest of your family and friends without being confined to the kitchen. It’s also perfect if you are preparing particularly odorous dishes, as you will simply need to close the glass partition to block them.

Another essential in a workshop-style kitchen: the central island. This element is almost mandatory. It serves both as storage and as a hub for cooking or washing. It can also be a dining area.

The Perfect Colors and Materials for a Workshop-Style Kitchen

Just like the industrial kitchen, the workshop kitchen adheres to precise color codes, as well as the use of specific materials.

This is the case for stainless steel and metal (iron, zinc, steel, etc.). These are two basic materials for this type of space. Metal is visible on the glass partition, as well as on furniture legs or shelves. Stainless steel, on the other hand, will be used for the backsplash or on appliances. Bricks are also essential. They highlight metal or glass, not to mention wood. They can be painted or covered with lime to add even more light.

Minerals are also commonly found. It will thus be possible to opt for a polished concrete or terracotta floor to add character to the room. Natural stone is also often preferred.

To create an impeccable workshop-style kitchen, you will need to focus on high-quality and particularly robust raw materials.

Regarding colors, black is primarily used, a major color for this style. It is chosen in a matte finish. This shade is perfect because it pairs well with wood. It contrasts with accent colors, such as duck blue, orange, or red. Neutral and mineral colors are to be preferred. However, you should avoid overly bright colors. Red and orange should be applied in small touches to maintain the ambiance. Grey, taupe, and wood tones are also an excellent idea to enhance the room’s workshop style. These colors blend wonderfully with white and its derivatives (beige, cream, etc.).

If your kitchen is open-plan, you will need to consider the adjacent room. Then, play on complementarity by using gradients.

Decor

Decoration is an excellent way to add style to the room. Well-chosen seating will add a design touch. Colorful chairs and stools will liven up the kitchen if it features sober tones.

As for furniture, functional models are perfect. Rolling furniture, wood and metal shelves, and raw wood tables are perfect.

Lighting fixtures also play an important role. They set the mood and, of course, diffuse light. If you opt for diffused light, you will achieve a cozy ambiance. Specific tasks will be illuminated by direct and powerful lighting. A suspended illuminated hood will be an excellent choice. Installing designer lighting (metal pendant lights, for example) above the central island is also a good idea.

To complete the decoration of your workshop-style kitchen, you must not forget the appliances. The oven, sink, or hood are important elements. The same goes for the range cooker, which adds a professional touch to the space. Opting for trendy appliances is ideal for the design aspect. Ultra-modern appliances will be ideal to contrast with noble materials. The overall ambiance will then be elegant and subdued.

The workshop-style kitchen can be achieved quite easily. Do not hesitate to draw inspiration from online sites, as well as from professional advice. You will thus be able to more easily arrange the space and add perfect decorative elements to create this shared space.

The workshop style is primarily inspired by large restaurants. However, it can also draw inspiration from bistros. This style is a clever blend of styles. It embodies simplicity. It also draws inspiration from the industrial style. The workshop style can blend with other variations. It can thus be combined with vintage style for a pleasant retro ambiance.

If you have questions about creating a workshop-style kitchen, visit the AS Design showroom and consult our kitchen interior design professionals.