The industrial style appeared at the end of the 19th century, at the time of the industrial revolution. With the rise of industry, workers began to live in spaces close to factories, sometimes with the presence of brick walls or metal elements in their interiors. Later, industrial furniture from workshops and factories was invited into homes. And since the end of the 1990s, this style has been very popular with private individuals. Thanks to the knowledge of the interior architect, Laurent Hosana, let’s take stock of this timeless style of decoration.
Raw coverings
The industrial style is often quite minimalist. Indeed, we often find sober spaces, decorated with raw materials such as steel, metal or wood. The floors are also sober with the presence of concrete or parquet. Moreover, windows with frames or glass canopies are often seen in industrial-style interiors. The ensemble often brings a lot of character to a room or even to an entire dwelling. If you don’t have an industrial style interior, don’t worry because industrial style can also be created with furniture and various decorative accessories.
Antique furniture and accessories
To contrast with the straight lines and raw coatings, it is essential to adopt some singular pieces. Laurent Hosana advises you to go to second-hand furniture stores or flea markets in order to find unique furniture and accessories, specific to this industrial style. Moreover, the industrial style is very appropriate to divert certain objects. For example, an antique sewing machine can become a side table, just as old wooden pallets can become a coffee table.
