Do you want a stylish yet cozy ambience? Then an industrial-style living room is just the thing for you.
The trendy Furnishing style can become an absolute oasis of well-being with the right know-how, where you can focus on the essentials: yourself.
But what does industrial furniture actually look like? Which elements are important to bring the urban lifestyle into your living room? How can you bring out the loft atmosphere even in small rooms? We'll tell you all this and much more. Are you ready for a new dimension in living?
The most important elements of industrial furnishings
The industrial style is primarily characterized by a successful composition of clear lines and shapes. Here, rough textures meet soft fabrics and combine to create a timeless aesthetic that is second to none.
As with minimalist living this furnishing style focuses on functionality and design. There is no need for rigid guidelines to create the industrial style living room of your dreams.
On the contrary! Because everything imperfect is perfect in industrial style. If you know the central foundations of this popular living trend and use them to your advantage, nothing stands in the way of your industrial style living room. Are you ready?
Central building blocks of industrial style:
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Material:
As the origins of industrial style are based on the rough charm of disused factory buildings, it is not surprising that these materials also have a firm place in today's living landscape.
In addition to brick and concrete, industrial style furniture made of metal and wood is therefore a must. "Heavy" fabrics such as velvet and linen provide an extra dose of coziness.
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Colors:
The basic colors include black, brown and grey. But bright accents are not out of place here either. After all, steel blue, orange, red and green were also used in the original industrial halls and still form a deliberate contrast today.
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Wall and floor coverings:
Concrete and brick walls are the hallmarks of an industrial style living room. However, it is not so easy to implement under normal circumstances. After all, who has brick in their living area?
But don't worry, you can bring the New York loft feeling into your home with a simple and inexpensive trick. The magic word is photo wallpaper. These now look deceptively real. Heavy, untreated wooden floorboards are ideal for the flooring. Vinyl flooring, on the other hand, is cheaper and easier to clean.
Choosing living room furniture in industrial style
Of course, the right furniture is a must in an industrial living room.
Analogous to the Living room minimalism the motto is: less is more. And that's why you should limit yourself to central elements in the industrial look.
In addition to a couch made of leather or faux leather, a coffee table (made of untreated wood or glass) and Tubular furniture are absolute must-haves. If you need more storage space, clothes rails with integrated shelves such as ALVA METAL are an innovative and stylish addition.
Furnishing tip: Another important aspect is multifunctional pieces of furniture that are not only practical but also aesthetically pleasing. For example, a Metal shelf act as a room divider and bookshelf at the same time. Vintage elements such as old chests or suitcases are also a valuable addition, serving as both storage space and decoration.
When choosing living room furniture, make sure that it emphasizes the raw charm of the industrial style and at the same time focuses on the aesthetic aspect with clear lines and shapes.
Quality also plays a key role here. That's why we at pamo. only use high-quality materials in the form of solid steel tubes with innovative malleable cast iron fittings. This makes our industrial style furniture solid, robust and particularly durable.
You can find more information in our blog post "Minimalist furniture" to perfect your industrial-style living room.
Lighting concepts for the industrial style living room
A light-flooded ambience is also characteristic of the industrial style. Not surprising really, is it? After all, the original factory buildings with their large window fronts always allowed more than enough daylight into the interior.
As you probably don't have any floor-to-ceiling windows in your living room, you can combine different light sources instead to make your living area shine in industrial style. Suitable for this:
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Hanging lamps with a metal shade or a bare light bulb above the dining or coffee table conjure up the factory charm in your four walls.
- Wall lamps are a valuable addition and ensure perfect illumination of the areas around the room.
- Industrial-styletable lamps create a cozy atmosphere and serve as the perfect reading lamp.
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Vintage-lookfloor lamps illuminate the corners and make the room appear larger and brighter appear larger and brighter.
Decoration and accessories for the industrial look in the living area
Even if decoration does not play a major role in the loft style, selected accessories can provide more comfort and warmth. However, you should choose them carefully so that the living area doesn't look overloaded.
To help you get a feel for suitable industrial style decorations, we have put together a small selection for you below.
Pictures that emphasize the industrial style
Decoration that has an industrial look mainly includes pictures. However, this does not mean landscape shots or family photos. Interior experts tend to recommend interior photos:
- Black and white photographs of train stations, factory buildings, bridges
- City maps
- Modern art
- Street art
- Minimalist botanical motifs
- Vintage tin signs
- Billboards
Decoration for cane furniture
Tubular furniture like a Bookshelf or a Shelving system made of black steel tubes are already extremely decorative in an industrial style living room. However, you can also use them as a display area for your personal showroom and present selected vintage and upcycling decorations, such as
- Cogwheels
- Plants
- Vintage tin signs
- Copper or glass vases
- Lanterns
- Old wooden crates
Plants that emphasize the industrial look
Plants bring your loft style to life. But here too, the motto is: less is more. Particularly suitable are:
- Succulents
- Cacti
- Palm trees
- Hanging green plants
Living room DIY projects for the industrial style
As the industrial style thrives on the raw charm of rough materials and favors a successful mix of vintage and modern elements, you can also give yourself complete artistic freedom when designing your living room furnishings.
We've shown you how to build matching industrial-style furniture and decor in just a few simple steps here explained for you here. The right DIY accessories can be found in our Store.
Tips for implementing the industrial style in different living room sizes
Even if it often seems like it, the loft style is not just reserved for large living spaces. You can also furnish a small living room accordingly if you stick to the guidelines of minimalism and don't overload the rooms.
Furnishing tip: To ensure that even a few square meters exude the charm of the industrial style, you should also use light colors such as sand and light grey wherever possible. The necessary accents are provided by black Tubular furniture.
In large rooms, you can let your creativity run wild. If you want to make part of the living area available to your industrial kitchen, simply use innovative Room dividers.
Conclusion
An industrial-style living room is a timeless classic, but by no means old hat. With the New York loft style, you can bring an urban lifestyle into your home that you'll never get tired of.
And thanks to the uncluttered look, your home will always feel inviting and cozy. The combination of raw materials and selected accessories creates a stylish yet cozy atmosphere.
Thanks to the complete imperfection, you can integrate DIY projects to your heart's content and make your home even more personal.
From custom-made pieces of furniture to decorative elements made from recycled materials, you can express your individuality and taste in every detail.
Whether you live in a large loft or a small apartment, the industrial style can be flexibly adapted and ensures a harmonious overall look everywhere.
FAQ
What defines the industrial style?
The industrial look is a successful composition of vintage and modern design. Here, raw materials meet cool materials and create a unique attitude to life.
Which pictures go with industrial style?
Pictures of city maps, old factory buildings, billboards and vintage tin signs are the perfect match for the industrial style.
Which wall colors in the living room are suitable for the industrial look?
Neutral colors such as grey, white, light green and brown are suitable wall colors for an industrial-style living room.
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