What characterizes the increasingly popular industrial style in interiors?
The industrial style is inspired by industrial design from the 19th and 20th centuries and is characterized by the distinctive use of metal, concrete, and wooden elements, often with rougher surfaces, exposed joints, and textures. Its models include, for example, warehouse spaces, historical factories, and industrial buildings that have been transformed into modern housing or office spaces. Furniture and home accessories such as industrial tables, cabinets, chairs, dressers, shelves, or lights draw from this environment.
Key elements of industrial style
Open space
In industrial residential design, interior walls were more or less optional in the first loft conversions, leaving a large open space without a defining structure. The space was thus delineated using furniture and other home accessories: the kitchen was defined by kitchen cabinets and appliances, the bed and storage shelves made up the bedroom, and sofas and chairs created the entertainment area. Strategic placement of rugs and other floor coverings helped to indicate different areas of the home. Any internal barriers were usually temporary partitions or rolling walls that could be placed where needed.
Exposed structures and other elements in the building
"Because it was expensive to embed or cover what remained from industrial production or the factory, such as pipes and tubing, they were left in place and became a defining element of the style. Also, unplastered brick walls, ceiling beams, and concrete or wooden floors were preserved as a reminder of the original purpose of the building."
Metal and wood
Metal and wood are two materials that remain after a business leaves its industrial space, and they have thus become an integral part of the industrial style. No other style is so strongly associated with metal elements. Wood adds warmth and texture, while metal is sleek and modern.
In the current production of industrial furniture and accessories, there is an emphasis on preserving the originality of elements, which is why wood from old demolished factories, beams, and floors is often used. In the industrial style, you will therefore often encounter furniture made from sustainable materials.
Rough surfaces and structures are used, with a diverse patina of wood and metal featuring exposed joints of individual furniture parts (tables, cabinets, chairs, shelves, racks). Typical metal handles and table legs are also present, as well as the use of concrete in the production of shelves and other home accessories.
Neutral colors
In accordance with the simple aesthetics of industrial style, the color palette leans more towards warm neutral shades. Warm colors, such as brown, ochre to orange, soften the industrial edge to make the space cozier, and the neutral tones do not distract from the exposed elements.
Today's development of industrial style
The industrial style is currently popular in residential spaces beyond just warehouses converted into lofts. Purpose-built buildings that mimic authentic lofts can be found in most cities, and many elements of the industrial style have made their way into other, more traditional housing.
How to furnish a standard apartment in industrial style?
By adding a few characteristic elements of industrial style, you can easily bring industrial style into your home without needing a loft space.
The industrial style works best in open spaces, so remove all non-essential elements. If you are renovating, consider using industrial-style materials such as brick walls, concrete floors, and beams. Let the raw, unfinished edges and walls speak for themselves.
Furniture and accessories should emphasize the primary materials of this style: wood and metal with clean and clear lines. Look for furniture and accessories that uniquely combine these two fundamental materials. Even with small accessories such as industrial-style lighting, wall art, and metal accents on wooden furniture, you can beautifully complement this style.
Currently, the so-called Modern Industrial style is coming to the forefront, combined with the modern rustic style, which leans slightly on the traditional industrial style but is more applicable to today's classic interiors, where there is a combination of industrial furniture with natural materials and softer materials in earthy and warm tones in textiles and decorations. It is cozier and does not require as much spatial expanse as the traditional industrial style. However, stick to the rule that less is more.
"It is not necessary to choose everything industrial, so do not hesitate to combine it with modern elements such as leather chairs and lighting, which you can complement with a solid piece of wood for shelves or a rustic table."
In an industrial interior, leather fits very well, whether in the form of a sofa or a carpet.
"How did the industrial style appeal to you? Will you dive into it? With us, it will be playful!"
Napsat komentář