The industrial chic style is very popular now as more and more people are converting former warehouses and factories into homes and lofts.
Interiors in this style often feature wide, open spaces and leave structural elements and raw materials exposed. Industrial chic celebrates the combination of form and function and does so with very little embellishment.
The industrial chic palette is pretty neutral, so texture is extremely important. Bring in texture by layering different finishes and materials like steel, cast iron, exposed brick and stone, and reclaimed or distressed wood.
Textiles made of different materials with different patterns and textures is another technique to layer in visual and tactile interest into your space.
Industrial chic doesn't require steel columns, exposed beams and bricks to work. Any space can take on the industrial chic look with the right combination of lighting, furniture and home decor
Here's how to get the look:
Lighting
Utilitarian-looking industrial-style pendants or close-to-ceiling lights for lower ceilings are one way to bring the industrial chic style into your home.
Industrial ceiling fans in varying finishes will bring in the look as well while increasing air flow.
Industrial chic table lamps are great on side tables and consoles, while floor lamps with an industrial look are great for lighting up dark corners or a seating area where there is no side table.
Lattice Vintage Style Bronze Ceiling Light - Brinley Bronze 8-Light Pendant - Irondale Bronze Pendant Light
Farmhouse Bellwether Copper Table Lamp - Backstage Black and Nickel Adjustable Floor Lamp
Furniture
Furniture with an industrial vibe or simple lines are the right pieces for this look. Pieces made of rough or salvaged wood work perfectly when decorating in this style. Matte metal finishes are also an important component of industrial chic. It's a bonus if the piece has nailheads or exposed rivets.
When decorating with industrial furniture, bring in some traditional and softer silhouettes to keep the space from looking too cold, vintage pieces like traveler's trunks work especially well. As far as upholstered pieces go, leather furniture with a lived-in look or other similarly worn or simple-lined pieces are best.
No room is complete without an area rug -- an area rug brings another layer of texture and is an opportunity to add some organic lines and shapes to balance the hard edges of the furniture.
Elio Rusty Elm Wood Dining Chairs - Rose of Lebanon Copper Area Rug -
Hammary Studio Gray Oak Bookcase
Tyler Cognac Leather Sofa - Lyon Linen Trunks - Cranfill Aged Pine Adjustable Height Cocktail Table
Accessories
It's all in the details, right? The right collection of accessories will really pull a room together. Look for items that can be conversation pieces like items that are inspired by old factory and laboratory pieces.
Incorporate antique (or antique-looking) items that fit in with the overall look of the space too. Wall art will bring in another layer of visual interest and texture.
Stylish decorative pillows are another way to bring a layer of softness to a hard-edged space. Pillows are an opportunity to introduce a little color into an industrial space, but keep the colors muted.
Butterscotch Caramel Abstract Wall Art - Grand Hotel Decorative Burlap Pillow - Kathy Ireland Heritage Pillow
Caldwell Wall Mirror - Antique Bronze Collectors Compass - Crestview Collection Rustic Metal Clock
Utilitarian, simple and natural are words that perfectly describe this style. It's a simple and clean look with a focus on function.
Look at the Shop-by-Trend section of the website for more industrial chic inspiration.
Image Sources: Planète Deco; Love Chic Living