How yo adopt the industrial style in your home

Placed in the top 10 of decorating trends, the industrial style has seduced over the years. This style of decoration is characterised by the use of raw materials such as wood, steel, metal or concrete. The aesthetics of factories and industrial buildings from the past have made this style very popular for its authenticity and warmth.
What if we gave you some advice on how to dare to use this style in your home? 

Industrial style materials 

As we have already mentioned, this style is characterised by the use of raw materials that bring a touch of authenticity, warmth and robustness to your interior. Here are the most popular materials: red brick, concrete, metal and copper, leather and solid wood. How could you combine them, you ask? 

Red brick and waxed concrete: nothing better to create an industrial interior. A red brick wall combined with a waxed concrete floor remains a must-have. This allows you to reproduce the "old factory" atmosphere so sought after and desired by the industrial style. The ideal is to use real bricks, otherwise a trompe-l'oeil wallpaper will also do. Combine this with a waxed concrete floor! Today, several alternatives are available to you if you do not have the possibility of redoing your floor: waxed concrete effect tiles or cement tiles. Your guests will be amazed. Beyond this raw and rustic aspect, concrete brings a modern side, and can be combined with other materials such as solid wood or leather to create a contrast. 

Metal, solid wood and steel: the real prerequisites for a home with a New York loft feel. These materials are the perfect combination to create a friendly decor. 
Solid wood is used because it provides a warm, rustic feel to the interior that blends well with the industrial aesthetic. It is also versatile, easy to work with and can be combined with other materials to enhance the look.
Steel is often used for furniture, shelving, lighting and accessories in the industrial style. It gives a pinch of modernity and solidity to the interior. 
Metal is still used on lights, clocks and accessories to complement the beauty of the style, adding a touch of originality and robustness.

What colour palette for an industrial interior

Above all, these colours should be raw and authentic. Unlike the bright tones of the contemporary style and the pale shades of the Nordic style, the colours of the industrial style should be natural. 

The colours used in an industrial interior are usually dark tones such as charcoal grey, black, dark green, or rust. These shades give the interior a calm, minimalist feel and are in harmony with the raw materials used to create the desired atmosphere. You can add touches of bright colours, such as red or yellow, for an interesting contrast and to bring some warmth. The green is provided by the plants (because you can never have enough of them), and the rusty colour is due to the bricks. 

Furniture and accessories for a successful decoration

It is essential to note that in order to design a successful industrial interior, it is crucial to match different elements, such as colours and materials, to create a harmonious and coherent look. It is also important to play with textures to design a home that is out of the ordinary. Styles can be mixed to create a unique and authentic atmosphere.

To achieve this industrial look, it is advisable to opt for functional and solid furniture, such as solid wood furniture. The main advantage of this kind of decoration is that it no longer fits only one room of the house, as it used to be for the kitchen and the living room. So here is a non-exhaustive list of solid wood furniture to choose from: a console for your entrance, a TV cabinet with steel legs, shelves for your living room, or a wardrobe for your bedroom...

The leather sofa is a must for an industrial living room. In addition to remaining timeless, it is more than comfortable. Raw leather brings a touch of luxury and warmth to the interior. To accompany it, choose a solid wood coffee table to create a delightful contrast. Next, add a console to your hallway that will serve as a pocket space. Placed against a charcoal grey wall, the bright tone of the wood will be well highlighted. Finally, opt for a wooden dining tablecoupled with pretty leather armchairs for a magnificent dining area. In the industrial style, the luminosity remains essential. For this, place lights all over your interior: on feet or on the ceiling.

Accessories are important to finalise the decoration. Metal lights, such as steel pendant lights or cast aluminium table lamps, are ideal for lighting rooms in the house, while providing a touch of modernity. Steel clocks, metal mirrors and decorative steel objects, such as wooden baskets and crates, can also be used to complete the look.

To dare the industrial style in your interior, it is important to favour raw materials like solid wood, metal, leather and concrete. Play with neutral colours and use steel and solid wood accessories to complete the style. Do not hesitate to mix materials and styles to create a unique and authentic atmosphere. Vintage or retro furniture can be used to add a touch of originality to the interior.