A Quick Guide to Industrial Style Design
As shown in the Google Trends chart below, over the past 10 years there has been a rise in what product designers call “Industrial Style”. This is a strong indication furniture sellers will find a promising market for products that are used in Industrial Style interior design - but what exactly does Industrial Style mean? This is a quick guide for you to think about adding an industrial touch to your product category.
Elements of Industrial Style
One the most obvious features of Industrial Style space is the texture of the décor. As the essence of industrial design is taking something old and infusing it with a new purpose, designers prefer to expose the architecture features of the building itself, which means the brick wall, cement ceiling, steel columns and hardwood floors are mostly left undecorated. Therefore, when choosing decorations for industrial space, materials (i.e., wood, metal, and leather) that match the bare bones of the building are highly recommended.
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Wood
When putting together an industrial space, the wood used does not need to be new, in fact, antique timber or reclaimed wood is more likely to convey a more personal “industrial” taste. |
Metal
The combination of metal and wood is at the core of Industrial Style. Furniture that mixes these two materials is not only sturdy for a lifetime of use, but also contributes to the stylish look of industrial space. |
Leather
If you don’t want to make your guests feel cold or impersonal, leather contributes to making a place warm, cozy and inviting. |
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Color Palette
Although the selection of texture and materials are key for places with Industrial Style, the choice of color cannot be ignored. To complement the exposed texture of floors and walls, neutral colors are great choices for home décor, including grey, brown, black and white. Still not sure which color to choose? Remember, Minimalism is the best friend of Industrial Style. So, try to keep your color palette as simple as possible. However, it does not mean you cannot drop in some vivid color. When it comes to small items like mugs or pillows, using bright colors will bring some vibrancy to your place.
Now that you have a basic understanding of how to get the Industrial Style look, it’s time to picture your own industrial place. Start by considering the following three aspects.
STEP 1: Begin with the walls and floors
The key to achieving an industrial look is to go natural—boldly showing the textured surface of brick and concrete substructure. In addition, hardwood flooring is also popular among Industrial Style lovers because it can be paired with most décor.
STEP 2: Choose furniture with high quality
Choosing furniture that blends well with exposed brick and concrete is not easy, but basically, wood and metal furniture with hard and clean lines is always a safe choice for most industrial surroundings. For example, LUMI's DLF101 Series (see picture below) offers steel frames and high-quality wood particle board surfaces, providing you with Industrial Style desks. Industrial Style in furniture design adds a rustic style to your space while achieving aesthetic balance. In terms of quality, the metal and eco-friendly wood not only can provide a long active life, but has passed EPA certification.
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STEP 3: Don't forget accessories
Adding a few accessories can prevent your industrial space from resembling a boring furniture showroom. Accessories made of metals and woods are perfect for industrial interior design, making your place burst with charm. Plants offer a contrasting green to the industrial color base and are also nice additions to industrial space. If you don’t have a green thumb and aren’t good at taking care of plants, simply go with faux plants or cactus displays.
So far, we have gone through the key elements of industrial interior design and how to create an industrial space with personality. We hope these ideas help you in your product selection and provide guidance when selling products to customers interested in Industrial Style. Contact us right now for more information.
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Sources:
https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?cat=11&date=2011-02-26%202021-03-26&q=Industrial%20style
https://www.freepik.com/premium-photo/living-room-industrial-style_8796460.html