Industrial interior design ideas for UK homes.
Industrial is exposed structure made comfortable: brick, steel, concrete and reclaimed wood, softened with leather, wool and warm light. It works in conversions and lofts, and in ordinary rooms it works as an accent rather than a scheme.
How to get the look
If you have brick or steel, show it. If you don't, don't fake it; use the palette instead. Charcoal and warm grey walls, a leather sofa, a reclaimed wood table on a steel frame, black metal lighting on warm bulbs. Add wool and a large rug to stop it echoing. The style goes wrong when everything is hard; the fix is one soft, warm surface for every hard one.
The Industrial palette
Materials that carry it
- Reclaimed wood
- Black steel
- Tan leather
- Brick and concrete
- Wool and heavy cotton
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Common questions
Can I do industrial in a normal house?
As an accent, yes. Keep the palette and the lighting industrial and the furniture warm and simple, and it reads as considered rather than themed.
What colours are industrial?
Charcoal, warm grey, rust and tan, with black metal. Avoid cool blue-greys, which make the room feel cold.
Is industrial style cold?
It can be. Leather, wool, a big rug and warm bulbs are what stop it. Plan for those from the start.
Your room, in Industrial.
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