I was recently asked in an interview what my favourite home style was. It was a tough question to answer as I like to mix and match and add a bit of everything, I feel it makes a space far more interesting. If I did have to nail it down to one it would have to be the Industrial inspired look. I love the vintage, industrial loft vibe of downtown New York. Exposed brick walls, over-sized art, open living space and huge crittall style windows. The good thing about this style is that even if you’re not lucky enough to live in a gorgeous, open plan converted loft, you can still make the most of the look. It is timeless, simple and neutral. You can mix individual Industrial pieces in with any other type of design style, from modern rustic to traditional interiors. Here are different ways to incorporate Industrial style elements into your home.
Lighting
Industrial lighting is all about exposed bulbs and cables or huge metal pendants and table lamps with vintage filament bulbs. All of which can be easily mixed into any home style. Add them over a dining area, an island, an entryway or a hallway for a subtle industrial element.
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Exposed Brick.
To really pull of the Industrial look, you just can’t have enough exposed brick. But before you get the hammer out and start stripping back plaster take a look at these clever wallpaper alternatives. You don’t need an exposed brick wall to achieve your dreamy lofty interior, you can always fake it and no one will know!
So many different styles of exposed brick wallpaper at Murals Wallpaper.
Metal Furniture.
Think vintage old school lockers ( make sure there’s no lingering smell of teenage socks!) Metal Tolix style chairs, galvanised storage, vintage bar stools, metal trunks, wire shelving. All of these will work well with your existing furniture so don’t be afraid to mix it up a bit.
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A Vintage electric fan….Or five!
Even if the weather never gets hot enough in the UK to require a fan to keep cool… they still look cool!
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Reclaimed wood.
For a truly rustic industrial look, upcycle furniture yourself from simple, reclaimed materials like old scaffold boards, cable drums, wooden pallets and apple crates.
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Get the look
It used to be that you could only find Industrial decor browsing through the displays at vintage flea markets, but today, lots of stores sell Industrial style pieces. And you can find Industrial items in a wide range of prices, depending on whether they are vintage or today’s popular reproductions. Here are some ideas to get your started:
1. Industrial wall organiser – Maisons Du Monde. 2. Vintage Pendant – Industville. 3. Brick Wallpaper – Murals Wallpaper. 4. Wooden Apple Crates – Etsy. 5. Wire shelving – NOTHS. 6. 3 Hook Rail – Maisons Du Monde.
7. Cable Drum – Ebay. 8. Metal Stool – Rockett St George. 9. Clip on Lamp – Maisons Du Monde. 10. Retro fan – Dunelm. 11. Vintage Locker – Ebay.
If you need any further help giving your home an Industrial style makeover then head over to my services page or get in contact, I’d love to help.
So before I go I just wanted to share some exciting news!
If you follow me on social media you’ll know already that I have made the final shortlist in the newcomer category for the Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom influencer awards! You can read more about it here. I can’t tell you how happy I am that I got through to this stage. The awards will be held in London in September. But there are other great bloggers in the same category so to be in with a chance of winning I really need your help. If you enjoy my work I would love you to clink below and vote me.
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Thank you so much!
I love the industrial look. I think it works well with lots of styles as you say, adding a bit here & there. Also looks fab with the mid century style. Love those wall papers too!
Hi Emma, yes I totally agree it works so well with most interior styles. The wallpapers are so realistic aren’t they! I’m dying to try them out!
Congratulations on your nomination Kerry. Great blog! I bought some wire shelving for our bathroom. Laura Ashley believe it or not! I’ve often thought about using brick wall wallpaper in our living room. It’s a big risk. One of many things I’ll have to ask you advice about.
Congratulations once again x
It would look gorgeous in your living room… go for it!xx
These look great Kerry and congrats on making it on the shortlist! Xx
Thank you so much Susanna xx
Your home is actual goals! Love the industrial look too. My style has always been a bit more glam but I can feel it changing!
So lovely of you to say, thank you. Glam with a touch of industrial sounds amazing! xx
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