The term” industrial design” emerged in the 70s, when old factories, warehouses and mills were transformed into living spaces. The people who moved into these old industrial, converted spaces decided against covering up the exposed rawness of the interiors. This blossomed into a very stylish and timeless interior trend of industrial design that nowadays is loved by many.
In this article, we’ll show you how to transform your home into an industrial home with personality!
The History Of Industrial Home Design
Back in the day, what was previously seen as unwanted features quickly became trendy and desirable, led by one inspiration – the basis of industrial home design, which was putting renovated old factories and abandoned mills in the centre of attention.
These buildings usually feature exposed brick, roof structures and plumbing, and various other exposed metals and building features. All these elements can easily bring character to any modern space and help to portray the unique and rich history of the building, which would be hard to achieve otherwise.
Today, more restaurants, bars, and shops are featuring exposed brick and metal to provide personality and edge to their business.
What We Love About Industrial Home Decoration
- One of the things we love the most about industrial interiors is the ability to pair the style with almost any other interior design styles
- An industrial home style is incredibly versatile and can be designed perfectly regardless of your budget
- It can always create a bold statement, no matter what furniture is added to the room
- Often, it can be paired with minimal designs to accentuate the organic features of the space
- There isn’t a need for cosmetic treatment when looking to master this design, as all you have to do is emphasise the naturally stylish look of bare finishes and materials
- It can effortlessly bring character to any home interior
- The style gives freedom for creative expression that helps to shine the personality of the owner (after all, staying true to your own interior design style is key)
The Colour Palette
When thinking about the colour palette of an industrial home, the first thing that comes to mind is neutral and essential colours. However, additional accent colours can be included to add a pop of colour to your interior if you feel this is necessary.
We would describe the typical colour palette as darker and moodier, with dark wood being an excellent choice for emphasising the sleek and modern look. You may want to centre your chosen colour scheme around the exposed industrial elements. For example, if you have exposed copper plumbing, you may want to choose a warm neutral colour palette with a burnt orange accent colour to accentuate this feature.
To find out more, check out our article on How To Create A Complementary Colour Scheme In Interior Design and our Pinterest board with Interior Colour Palettes.
How To Create An Industrial Home
Using an exposed concrete or brick wall in an industrial home is an effortless way to create the perfect accent wall. The neutral colours used give the designer the ability to pair them with any colour scheme, which can then be easily updated at any time. Also, the look of a cement wall can be created with the cost-effective use of a cement board.
Clean lines and simple forms are essential to the industrial look to accentuate the industrial features. This doesn’t mean that your style needs to be simplified, it just means that an industrial interior looks its best when quirky accent pieces are added.
Metal fixtures are a vital component when trying to create an industrial home. There is a common misconception that all metals are cold, which isn’t everyone’s style. You might be surprised by how versatile metal can be, as many different colours and textures are available! We know it’s very easy to forget that metal is a natural material, but you could be amazed at how elegant metal elements can look in your home if placed and used correctly. Consider whether you want to use steel, iron, aluminium, copper, brass, bronze, gold, or any other elements, and take it from there!
Bring Nature Indoors
Some people shy away from using natural inspiration with industrial-styled homes.
Industrial features make a perfect highlight for using green or earthy tones. It has never been more on-trend to use nature and plants in your home, and different colours and styles of plants offer them the ability to complement a wide variety of settings. To learn more, read our blog on Biophilic Interior Design: Bringing The Outdoors In.
Embrace A Minimalistic Style
The trusted combination of industrial and minimalistic interior philosophies certainly complement each other.
Minimalism is all about making the most out of your space with impactful and practical features, which play into the hand of the industrial style. This means that walls and floors are relatively bare, which allows industrial home accessories and elements to provide the character of the space. When discussing interior design trends: are you a minimalist or a maximalist?
Use Retro & Vintage Features
Another commonly used pairing when creating your industrial home is retro and vintage features.
This works especially well for those who want to achieve a retro style. Look for accessories like retro phone sets, record players, vinyl records, and old-fashioned sewing machines. You can even hang bikes on accent walls or retro clocks for the more excentric interior design lovers!
Create An Atomic Industrial Style
If you like industrial and mid-century modern-style homes, atomic industrial is the perfect compromise between the two styles. By incorporating the materials and colours of mid-century design and keeping your colour palette to a minimum, you can achieve an industrial aesthetic for your home.
Many mid-century modern and retro shapes are already used in creating industrial homes. The atomic industrial style is a playful take on the more minimal or modern take of the industrial style. You can achieve an eclectic combination of reclaimed and vintage pieces with modern materials and furniture.
Pash Classics Products You Can Use For Your Industrial Home
Pieces that use metal, like our Bertoia Style Wire Collection, Wire Chair and Gray Style Side Table, can help to introduce some gorgeous metallic features when trying to create your industrial home. Our wire chairs are available in a chrome or black powder coat and deciding which would fit your home the best will depend on your chosen interior colour palette.
If you’re following the colour palette of a typically more dark and moody industrial style, we would pair the dining room with our modern dining tables, specifically, the dining table with a black table top and walnut legs paired with matching dining chairs or dining armchairs.
Another great piece of modern furniture that you can incorporate into your home is our exquisite lounge chair. Its warm and natural materials perfectly complement an industrial home whilst also matching the idea of prioritising comfort and function over style.
Another great accent chair that could be used is our iconic chair, which could accentuate an exposed brick wall or next to cabinets with an old record player and vinyl!
Final Thoughts
The industrial look remains a timeless interior design style you can recreate for your home to effortlessly add a stunning splash of character to any room.
We hope our recommendations will help you create the industrial home of your dreams! For even more interior design ideas and inspiration, check out these articles:
