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Main Characteristics of a Modern Industrial Interior Design

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While many people may settle with sleek and minimalistic interiors, modern industrial homeowners expose what lies beneath perfect walls and decorations with an edgy and raw style. The imperfections that other interior styles hide are what industrial designs expose. This design achieves an unfinished look by turning structural elements into home designs, providing a basic, chic and cohesive look.

The modern industrial design is becoming a trend around the world as it is used in more commercial spaces, modern homes and loft apartments. This type of interior design celebrates mechanical and engineering innovation as it combines the modern and sleek, the refined with the raw and the classic with vintage.

If you are considering building your home featuring an industrial look, here are a few key characteristics you might want to know:

Bare Tubes and Pipes

People usually hide tubes and pipes, popular elements in an industrial interior design. Tubes and pipes started out as a necessity but eventually became a sought-after element in industrial interiors when warehouse apartments gained popularity. Many design enthusiasts go for an unfinished look that bare tubes and pipes give especially for spaces with exposed ceilings. This metal piping offers a contrast when exposed in all-white spaces.

The concept of bare and exposed pipes is also incorporated in furniture. The combination of wood and metal can be found in industrial interiors. Designers combine the neutrals and earth tones that wood and metal give such as in shelves, tables and chairs.

Vintage Pieces

Vintage pieces are commonly featured in industrial spaces as this style combines the vintage and the contemporary. Vintage pieces can add a unique look to interiors and help build industrial furnishings. Many people use classic furniture, but others are inspired from old laboratory and factory pieces. Industrial kitchen bars and the classic draftsman chair are common vintage pieces.

Concrete Stair Treads

Aside from featuring exposed brick and concrete walls, concrete stair treads are a great addition to industrial interiors. They’re ideal for interiors that have bare concrete floors to give a seamless look. Concrete treads are not only a great theme; they also promote durability as they are built to last and do not rust.

Open Spaces

Industrial interiors emphasise empty space more than most other styles. Industrial interiors feature bold elements that are meant to stand out, like pieces in a museum. Open spaces themselves become an essential part of the design.

Elegant Polished Concrete Stair Treads at Ackworth House

At Ackworth House, we provide a range of concrete stair treads. Our range of concrete stairs includes L-shaped, tread and riser, slim line and solid tread are a perfect addition to industrial interior designs. Our treads aren’t only ideal for concrete floors as they can also be paired with other floorings such as tile and hardwood.

We are a family owned business that has been trading for over 40 years. Our team has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the joinery and building industries, allowing us to give quality solutions to your building needs. Incorporating our values of quality, honesty, punctuality and willingness, we have established ourselves as a trusted supplier of products in New Zealand.

Get in touch with us for a range of quality stairs. Call us on 0800 225 967 for any enquiries.

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4 Ways to Keep Timber Stair Treads in Premium Condition

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Timber staircases add a classic appeal to your property. Taking a piece of the outdoors into your property gives a natural and comforting vibe to your living space. Due to its natural elements, a little care is required to maintain its premium condition.

Typically, signs of wear and tear start to show on the horizontal treads where heavy foot traffic wears off the varnish topcoat, exposing the bare wood. Regular cleaning, scratch and dent touch-ups and the occasional refinish are some things that help keep timber treads looking their best.

Here are four ways on how you can take care of your treads. Continue reading “4 Ways to Keep Timber Stair Treads in Premium Condition”

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Achieve Architectural Feats with Steel Staircases

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Steel is often associated with strength and durability, both important qualities in structures that are expected to withstand daily foot traffic and heavy loads.

These great features of steel have made Ackworth House’s own line of steel staircases popular in New Zealand. We have seen an eager demand for our top quality steel stringers for steel stairs as they are capable of bearing significantly more weight compared to other materials. Steel is also highly resistant to warps, wear and tear, rotting and pest attacks, giving you a staircase built to last for years.

Beyond the functional advantages and durable characteristics of steel staircases, architects and designers are keen on the utilisation of steel staircases due to their architectural versatility. Continue reading “Achieve Architectural Feats with Steel Staircases”

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Four Characteristics of Timber That Make It Ideal as Stair Treads

When it comes to enhancing the design and function of a staircase, choosing the right stair tread is crucial. Stair treads come in various types but one of the most popular materials used is timber. Suitable for both residential and commercial properties, timber lends a beautiful natural appeal to any space alongside a wide array of functional and aesthetic benefits.

Here are four qualities that make timber an ideal material for stair treads: Continue reading “Four Characteristics of Timber That Make It Ideal as Stair Treads”

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Comfortable Home Elements for a Productive Office

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More offices are incorporating the warmth and comfort of residential interior design to enhance the happiness and productivity of employees. Office design that is flexible and inviting lets people work freely and helps foster collaboration.

Bringing the Comfort of Home to the Office

Developers and designers alike are redefining and redesigning office space by blending residential influences such as homely furniture, warm décor and wooden stairways into corporate spaces. By veering away from traditional floor plans and using open concepts, the workplace encourages employee connections that occur naturally. It can bring friendliness to space while keeping it professional. Continue reading “Comfortable Home Elements for a Productive Office”

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Creative Ways You Can Unlock the Potential of Your Under-the-Stair Space

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Some modern homes have magnificent staircases that lend a sleek and seamless touch to the interiors. More than just steps, a well-designed stairway is a brilliant piece of architecture which gives your home both style and functionality.

Underneath that staircase, is an unused space that brims with artistic potential. There are many ways you can creatively transform under-the-stair-space into nooks for almost any purpose. Here are some ideas to get you started: Continue reading “Creative Ways You Can Unlock the Potential of Your Under-the-Stair Space”

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Choosing the Right Floating Staircase For Your Home

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Staircases have a big impact on defining the aesthetic look of your home. Floating staircases are one of the more stylish staircases in the market that enhance a home’s interior design. A lack of structure beneath each step creates the illusion of floating treads. This floating illusion is further enhanced by other stair features such as glass balustrades and minimalist treads. Continue reading “Choosing the Right Floating Staircase For Your Home”

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Classic vs Modern: Design Styles to Consider For Commercial Staircases

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Commercial staircases range from traditional to contemporary designs. They add value to a commercial property through their aesthetic design and functionality. Choosing the right staircase for your property is all about considering its material, design and type.

Wood and steel are some common materials used to make classic or modern commercial stairs. As for the type, there are many selections to choose from such as the popular straight staircase or the elegant curved or spiral staircase. Besides the materials and types of staircases, you can choose between a classic or modern design. Continue reading “Classic vs Modern: Design Styles to Consider For Commercial Staircases”

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Sleek Edgy Stairs: Industrial Interior Design Ideas for the Modern and Practical Establishment

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Today, we look into creating an industrial look for your establishment – with the stairs as your centrepiece.

While most interior design styles aim for a polished or refined air, industrial design dares to bare it all, sophisticatedly revealing what other styles conceal. This design surprises the eye with its unfinished look yet lures you in with its chic and cohesive mix of neutral tones, wood and metal surfaces, naked bricks and concrete and a dash of a vintage or rustic feel.

Continue reading “Sleek Edgy Stairs: Industrial Interior Design Ideas for the Modern and Practical Establishment”