The industrial style is characterized by a minimal design, sober and essential lines, resistant materials. If you are also fascinated by it, here are 10 ideas for decorating in this style.
The industrial style it established itself in New York in the 1950s, when entire factories and former warehouses began to be converted into business and office centers.
Thus it was that hundreds of old deposits were recovered and converted, even in private homes, taking advantage of the beauty of the large spaces available.
This style it is characterized by basic and functional elements, dark colors (black and all shades of gray) combined with natural wood. The use of metal is predominant, in fact, any pipes or other structures are voluntarily left exposed.
The industrial furniture is modern and whimsical, made up of recycled objects, some vintage touches and large furniture with clean lines.
Read also: How to have New York at home without spending spree
To evoke the dimensions of New York lofts, an open space is recommended, but the fundamental rule is that the environment does not become dispersive. With all the typical traits of industrial design it is easy to fall into the error of creating a cold and unwelcoming space: to avoid it, here are 10 practical ideas to follow.
1. The lighting
As you certainly know, lighting is a fundamental element for each style, it becomes even more so for the industrial one which can easily turn out to be somber.
Choose lamps in iron, brass or fake rusty and place them on the desk, on the commodes and even on the console at the entrance.
Next to the sofa, a beautiful floor lamp that creates a subdued or reading-friendly atmosphere.
On the dining table or on the island, if you have one, place large hanging chandeliers, but be careful not to mount them too attached to the ceiling: the real trick is to let the cables go down as far as possible, so that the bulbs are almost at eye level.
2. The library
The perfect industrial style bookcase has the iron structure and shelves in raw wood, preferably dark.
If you are familiar with DIY, try your hand at making it starting from a simple outdoor shelving in iron or tin; you can find them for sale at any hardware store.
You might be interested in: Buying a house in New York: how, where, what to know
If you like it, alike you can also make a low cabinet it’s a coat hangers for the entrance (you will find pictures in the final gallery).
3. The chest of drawers
This can be the real highlight of any furniture. Take a trip to a flea market or junk shop and look for one old typographer’s chest of drawers, in wrought iron or wood.
Choose whether to give it new life by repainting it or keep it that way and place it in the living room. Those drawer shapes may not be particularly useful, but they are certainly effective.
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4. Chairs and stools
Since this is a style that takes its example from the working environments of factories, it certainly cannot be missed stools Of every kind.
Choose them metal and use them as additional seats in your open space, but also as a coffee table next to the sofa or even as bedside tables. In the industrial style, anything repurposed is all the rage.
If you can’t find what satisfies you in the vintage markets, also take a tour of the large distribution stores that nowadays sell all kinds of items.
5. The sofa
The sofa in industrial style par excellence is undoubtedly that Leather, always in a dark color or even leather with capitonné backrest.
If you are concerned that this material is too delicate (in fact it needs a lot of maintenance), you can opt for a fabric sofa, as long as it maintains the same characteristics: it must be large, with large seats and very wide cushions. The ideal would be that it was low and with feet exposed.
As for the choice of color, you can also decide to break the monotony of dark tones with a contrasting element that is mustard, red or blue.
6. The coffee table
It will seem like a useless piece of furniture, but we guarantee that it will immediately create the right atmosphere. We’re talking about the coffee table.
Choose it low, with glass shelf. If you don’t have a lot of budget, search Grandma’s attic and let your imagination run wild with creative recycling.
7. The wall clock
Here too, it may seem like a simple wall decoration, instead it is an authentic must have.
The wall clock cannot miss in an apartment furnished in an industrial style. IS’ made with elements reminiscent of gears and other waste materials.
Pick one large and spectacular and place it in the living room, in the kitchen or on the wall behind the bed.
8. The island in the kitchen
An industrial style kitchen cannot fail to have theisland. If space does not allow it, create a small wooden counter e don’t forget the stools.
Enrich the environment with a trolley and pendant lamps.
9. Floors
Let’s now move on to some structural ideas and start with the coatings. The floors most suitable are made with a special industrial resin or polished concrete, have no joints and create a feeling of continuity between all the rooms.
10. Walls and wallpapers
Finally, during the renovation we advise you to leave the perimeter walls rough. Alternatively, choose one and leave i exposed brick, while for the others it uses light plasters in shades of white, cream or dove gray.
A quicker solution is to apply a wallpaper like in the photo below.
10 ideas for furnishing in an industrial style: images and photos
Take a look at this rich photo gallery and start planning the industrial style apartment of your dreams.
The industrial style is characterized by a minimal design, sober and essential lines, resistant materials. If you are also fascinated by it, here are 10 ideas for decorating in this style.
The industrial style it established itself in New York in the 1950s, when entire factories and former warehouses began to be converted into business and office centers.
Thus it was that hundreds of old deposits were recovered and converted, even in private homes, taking advantage of the beauty of the large spaces available.
This style it is characterized by basic and functional elements, dark colors (black and all shades of gray) combined with natural wood. The use of metal is predominant, in fact, any pipes or other structures are voluntarily left exposed.
The industrial furniture is modern and whimsical, made up of recycled objects, some vintage touches and large furniture with clean lines.
Read also: How to have New York at home without spending spree
To evoke the dimensions of New York lofts, an open space is recommended, but the fundamental rule is that the environment does not become dispersive. With all the typical traits of industrial design it is easy to fall into the error of creating a cold and unwelcoming space: to avoid it, here are 10 practical ideas to follow.
1. The lighting
As you certainly know, lighting is a fundamental element for each style, it becomes even more so for the industrial one which can easily turn out to be somber.
Choose lamps in iron, brass or fake rusty and place them on the desk, on the commodes and even on the console at the entrance.
Next to the sofa, a beautiful floor lamp that creates a subdued or reading-friendly atmosphere.
On the dining table or on the island, if you have one, place large hanging chandeliers, but be careful not to mount them too attached to the ceiling: the real trick is to let the cables go down as far as possible, so that the bulbs are almost at eye level.
2. The library
The perfect industrial style bookcase has the iron structure and shelves in raw wood, preferably dark.
If you are familiar with DIY, try your hand at making it starting from a simple outdoor shelving in iron or tin; you can find them for sale at any hardware store.
You might be interested in: Buying a house in New York: how, where, what to know
If you like it, alike you can also make a low cabinet it’s a coat hangers for the entrance (you will find pictures in the final gallery).
3. The chest of drawers
This can be the real highlight of any furniture. Take a trip to a flea market or junk shop and look for one old typographer’s chest of drawers, in wrought iron or wood.
Choose whether to give it new life by repainting it or keep it that way and place it in the living room. Those drawer shapes may not be particularly useful, but they are certainly effective.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
4. Chairs and stools
Since this is a style that takes its example from the working environments of factories, it certainly cannot be missed stools Of every kind.
Choose them metal and use them as additional seats in your open space, but also as a coffee table next to the sofa or even as bedside tables. In the industrial style, anything repurposed is all the rage.
If you can’t find what satisfies you in the vintage markets, also take a tour of the large distribution stores that nowadays sell all kinds of items.
5. The sofa
The sofa in industrial style par excellence is undoubtedly that Leather, always in a dark color or even leather with capitonné backrest.
If you are concerned that this material is too delicate (in fact it needs a lot of maintenance), you can opt for a fabric sofa, as long as it maintains the same characteristics: it must be large, with large seats and very wide cushions. The ideal would be that it was low and with feet exposed.
As for the choice of color, you can also decide to break the monotony of dark tones with a contrasting element that is mustard, red or blue.
6. The coffee table
It will seem like a useless piece of furniture, but we guarantee that it will immediately create the right atmosphere. We’re talking about the coffee table.
Choose it low, with glass shelf. If you don’t have a lot of budget, search Grandma’s attic and let your imagination run wild with creative recycling.
7. The wall clock
Here too, it may seem like a simple wall decoration, instead it is an authentic must have.
The wall clock cannot miss in an apartment furnished in an industrial style. IS’ made with elements reminiscent of gears and other waste materials.
Pick one large and spectacular and place it in the living room, in the kitchen or on the wall behind the bed.
8. The island in the kitchen
An industrial style kitchen cannot fail to have theisland. If space does not allow it, create a small wooden counter e don’t forget the stools.
Enrich the environment with a trolley and pendant lamps.
9. Floors
Let’s now move on to some structural ideas and start with the coatings. The floors most suitable are made with a special industrial resin or polished concrete, have no joints and create a feeling of continuity between all the rooms.
10. Walls and wallpapers
Finally, during the renovation we advise you to leave the perimeter walls rough. Alternatively, choose one and leave i exposed brick, while for the others it uses light plasters in shades of white, cream or dove gray.
A quicker solution is to apply a wallpaper like in the photo below.
10 ideas for furnishing in an industrial style: images and photos
Take a look at this rich photo gallery and start planning the industrial style apartment of your dreams.
