An industrial interior exudes the atmosphere of high ceilings, large open spaces and is reminiscent of the factory architecture of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Robust and spacious are the keywords that perfectly capture this style. Practicality and minimalism take precedence over aesthetic decorations. With a few minor interventions and smart choice of materials, you too can create that typical industrial look in no time and it looks like you live in an industrial loft.
The most striking characteristic of an industrial style is the rawness and structure of materials and walls. Expose the structure of the house, show the rough floor without carpet or warm wooden parquet, do not hide beams and brick. At an industrial, everything does not have to look too finished.
You can apply structure in your interior in different ways. By integrating small details in accessories, but also by integrating certain materials into the wider structure of the home. Choose a coarse concrete or brick wall that you will not touch, work with metal such as in old lockers, sturdy tables with a metal base or metal bar stools. Leather also fits in well with the industrial atmosphere and succeeds in giving a home a certain toughness and a vintage touch at the same time. For example, a leather seat fits very nicely with metal, concrete and brick. But it can also be done more subtly with leather cushions. Do you want to prevent it from getting too chilly in your home due to all these cool materials? Then combine with sturdy wood or coarsely knitted plaids.
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You may not live in a loft, but with an industrial interior you try to create as much space as possible. With high ceilings and mezzanines you not only give your home more depth, you also provide more space and an industrial look vibe . On the other hand, the sense of space is also enhanced by letting in natural daylight through large windows and using a limited number of windows statement furniture. If you still want to create more privacy, you can use partition walls to ensure that it is clear which functional areas are present.
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Those who decorate their home in an industrial style need not lose sleep over paint or wallpaper. This type of interior is often anything but colorful as neutral grey, white and black usually prevail in combination with the colors of the materials such as brown brick or black and gray metal. Need more heat? Then earth tones are a harmonious addition. Do you want more color? Then an accent wall is a good idea.
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You also extend the raw material choices and sobriety in the choices of your furniture. Less is more in an industrial interior. Dining room chairs made of metal, unfinished and matte wood that has not been sufficiently sanded, back seats made of artificial leather, they immediately add a certain toughness to your home. Robust, cognac-colored leather sofas also enhance the tough and unfinished style of your home. Through simple and edgy side tables with a metal base are the finishing touches. If you still want more detail, it is best to choose furniture where the internal mechanism is clearly visible.
Industrial lighting is not only popular within this style. We see sturdy hanging lamps and old factory lamps popping up more and more often, even in rural interiors. By leaving the cables openly visible, opting for weathered metal and large light bulbs, you create an attractive whole and real eye-catchers. Typical for an industrial interior are the floor lamps that provide extra subtle mood light and fill the space. But wall lamps are also an eye-catcher in this style.
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In addition to large furniture, to fill large spaces you also need accessories and decoration that bring more warmth and coziness. Not only warm light provides coziness, but also cushions and rugs provide a boost in the home. Soft materials such as sheepskin, cowhide on the floor, materials with fur,... offer a counterweight to the larger, heavier pieces of metal, leather and concrete. Be sure to look around for hidden treasures such as school or world maps, an old workbench, a large station clock,... they bring even more authenticity.
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If you have the space for this, installing a metal sliding door will instantly create an industrial atmosphere in your home. You also create separate areas and more privacy with it, and it saves space since an ordinary door needs a lot more room to move. But glass doors with a metal frame also provide an industrial look look . They do bring more warmth and light than the metal sliding door because they let in natural daylight.
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