Facebook Tweet Help Stories Interiors Industrial edge Share Tweet Help Timber floors and warm wall colours soften the contemporary metal and glass elements in this inner-city townhouse View of this living area Ultra-modern, cutting edge and industrial are words often found on design wish-lists today. But their application requires careful attention to detail to prevent a cold, sterile interior.The owner of this inner-city townhouse wanted such a design. Asking for a funky' interior that incorporated industrial materials, the owner also wanted the spaces to have the welcoming feel of a home. Establishing this look, architect Brent Hulena's design incorporates hard and industrial elements on the exterior to give the house a refined urban appearance. These include plaster, timber, aluminium, glass and stainless steel."The timber and warm colours soften the hard elements and create a warm, inviting environment," the owner says.These are reiterated inside to ensure a sense of connection. Stainless steel is inset into the entrance floor; open timber treads and a glass and metal balustrade keep the staircase light and airy; and a glass wall behind it overlooks the terrace and brings light into the foyer. View of the dining area Interior designer Jennie Dunlop says her brief was to introduce warmth into the home and soften the modern architecture."We wanted to avoid a cold, clinical look, so we chose warm colours and a mix of architectural elements timber, glass and aluminium to create an inviting feeling. Light timber floors add warmth to the family area and dark carpet in the formal lounge anchors the space," she says."White ceilings create a crisp, clean contrast with the deeper colour of the walls, and give the illusion of space. Details such as the wide cornices and architraves also help soften the space," says the interior designer.Subtle tonal changes in the wall colours help differentiate between spaces. Light taupe tones in the kitchen and family room deepen through the hall, are darker in the formal living area and change to caramel shade in the master bedroom. View of the bedroom Aluminium window louvres add another modern element both inside and out. The use of metal continues on the concealed sliding doors between the downstairs rooms, which feature opaque glass panels inside metal frames.As well as looking sharp and clean, the sliding doors between the kitchen, entrance foyer and formal living space allow the whole ground level of the house to be opened up for large scale entertaining. They can be closed again to create more intimate spaces.A minimalist look in the kitchen, with glass, dark oak, stainless and aluminium detailing, allows it to blend into, rather than dominate, the family room. Credit list Interior design Jennie Dunlop, Dunlop Design Kitchen design and manufacture Lindon Harris, Johannes Erren Cabinet Makers Tiling Tile Co Paint Resene Furniture Dinah Malyon, DMI Kitchen splashback Graphic Glass Oven, hob Ilve from Autel Appliances Microwave Panasonic from Autel Appliances Bathroom tapware Grohe Ecto Toilet Villeroy and Boch Artwork Anna Bibby Gallery Builder Devo Construction Window and door joinery Anodised aluminium Flooring American Oak from Cedar Corp Sliding doors Cavity Sliders Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry Dark oak clashed with stainless steel, designed by Lindon Harris Kitchen and bathroom benchtops Absola from Stone Italia Ventilation Gaggenau from Creazioni Appliances Dishwasher Asko from Autel Appliances Bathroom basin Nouvelle Shower fittings Grohe Champagne from Flowers Vida Flores Story by: Trendsideas 07 Dec, 2004 Interiors Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Supporting the arts 05 Jan, 2025 A strong home in a strong land 05 Jan, 2025 7 ways wood delivers in a bathroom setting 05 Jan, 2025 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > NZ2017 NZ2017 Read More Similar Stories