Fresh Ideas for Industrial-Style Home Design for Beginners

 

Hey! Let's talk about building a house in the industrial style. You must have seen it in Pinterest and Instagram everywhere-metal trim, exposed brick sufficient to back a barn, but your apartment actually looks like this through no fault of its own. It's both tough and elegant, this look is. Better yet? It's easier to achieve than you might think.

Initially, when I made my living room over into an industrial style it was the next best thing to uneducated. However after doing some research and a few do-it-yourself projects I have turned it into a place that I am absolutely happy calling home. If you are thinking about going down the industrial route, I have some up-to-the-minute ideas to get you started.1. Basics: Exposing Materials Industrial design revels in raw, unfinished textures such as exposed brickwork and concrete floors or visible plumbing. If your house already has these features, congratulations! If not--don't panic; this look can still be achieved.

For example, I didn't have a brick wall to expose, so I used a peel-and-stick brick wallpaper. It's cheap, easy to install, and looks fairly real. If you feel daring, try painting one wall a deep shade of grey or even black as is characteristic in industrial-style spaces. Industry insiders agree: It's all about the balance.

2 The combining of metals and wood Industrial style thrives on the contrast of hard and soft materials. Pair metal furniture or accents with natural warm wood to hit that perfect mixed note.

My dining area is the picture of simplicity. I matched an old-wood colour table with black metal chairs and it fits the industrial mood just right. As the finishing point, get some smaller infusions: take a look at hardware lighting such as metal light fixtures, shelves constructed by mounting boards to brackets that are made of iron, or maybe even an old-fashioned clock.

DIY Idea: Sand down an old wooden table and add metal legs for a custom industrial-style piece.

Keep the Color Palette Neutral

In the industrial world, neutral tones are king. Sure as shooting, black, white, grey, and a touch of brown all have their place. They form a clear and coherent background to other things in this space of textures and materials.

When remodeled my living room, I went with a gray-and-white palette with hints of black. In order to avoid the room being too stark, I added some plant life in potted plants and a few soft textiles such as a cozy rug and throw pillows.

TIP: If neutral seems a little too boring to you, try putting in shots of color through artwork or accessories without making it too obvious.

Lighting Sets the Mood

Lighting plays a huge role in industrial design. Look for fixtures with metal finishes, exposed bulbs, or cage designs. Pendant lights are a traditional choice for kitchens and dining rooms, while floor lamps with an industrial edge are well-suited to living spaces.

I found strands of Edison bulbs online and hung them in my corridor. The warm light immediately gave a sense of age to my current interior, all the while not overdoing it. Furthermore, they look stunning at night!

DIY Hack: Repurpose old pipes or metal scraps to make your favourite lamp from an era gone by.

Embrace Vintage and Repurposed Decor

With its roots in factories and warehouses, it's no wonder that industrial style should feature pieces that are old or recycled. One of our writers found this old factory sign at a thrift shop. Scour thrift shops, flea markets--a lot these places now have websites and open on weekend nights for late night shopping in their parking lots just to make it easier on everyone. Or if you're feeling particularly daring, then take a stroll down main street! And who knows, maybe we can even get into those little shops directly behind where we live–I mean it's not hard to get there.

I have turned an old metal locker into a storage cupboard for one of my favorite finds. It is both practical and adds a lot of character to the room. Other ideas include vintage suitcases, metal crates, or even old factory signs.

Another Pro Tip: Integrate vintage pieces and modern elements to keep the living space looking freshly styled, not overly themed.

Layer Textures for Comfort In a sense, although industrial spaces can feel tough - you still want your home to be comfortable. Soften the hard materials with textures like rich fabrics, rugs and upholstery.

On the polished concrete floor, I put a soft carpet and draped a chunky knit throw over my leather sofa. These small touches really softened up the industrial edges of my living space.

Quick Tip: Natural fibers like cotton, linen and wool help you maintain the feeling of this house.

Incorporate Open Shelving Open shelving is a common feature in industrial design. It’s practical, stylish and the perfect place for displaying those treasures you find everywhere else.

In my kitchen, I replaced one of my wall cabinets with open shelving. Now, I collect glass jars of dried foods, a few pots of herbs and some old mugs on these three raw pine shelves. It’s useful as well as attractive.

DIY Idea: With reclaimed wood planks and industrial pipes make your own custom shelves.

Add Greenery The last secret in softening up industrial style is plants. They bring greenery and color into the space whilst providing a foil to the stony harshness.

Throughout my house I have a mixture of plants like snake plants, pothos and succulents. I even hung a pair or macramé planters in the corner of my living room. It’s a real contrast between greenery and hard industrial life behind the plant.

And so that's it! Perhaps, to some people, when considering the topic of Industrial-style home design, it sounds intimidating. The approach here is simply a matter of associating rough-hewn elements with one's own personal touches -- creating a space that is uniquely yours. It may be just one room in the house, or maybe your whole place needs redoing; either way these pointers will stand you in good stead. Whether big or small, they will help get it right. (Now, then,) Which one takes your fancy? Ready to get your home done up in industrial style? Pick one or two ideas from the list above and see how they go down with you. And if you end up with a room that is entirely to your liking, send me a photograph--I want to see your industrial masterpiece!

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