Your home decor in industrial style

Industrial style has its roots in the working-class world of the early last century. In former industrial production plants, people sought out robust furniture, durable materials and functional decorative objects. Against all expectations, this style, rich in history, found its place in our homes. A favorite in New York lofts and other disused factories transformed into artists’ studios, industrial decor and the loft spirit are now making their way into every interior.

To echo converted industrial factories, opt for large open spaces without doors or partitions to let light flow freely. And for those who can’t live with open kitchens, think of the timeless glass partitions! They create a separation between two rooms in the home while bringing in light. To still define your spaces, floor rugs are the ideal solution.

An iconic element of industrial decor, metal pendant lights steal the show in the kitchen above the dining table, bar or worktop. Our tip? For a successful loft feel, use two, or even three: play with a layered effect to create a loft atmosphere. A single pendant light can also beautifully decorate a small industrial-style kitchen.

Industrial style is built on robust materials designed to stand the test of time. With a brick wall, a concrete floor, parquet flooring, exposed wooden beams on the ceiling and wood and steel furniture, you can’t go wrong. Perfect timing, as most of the industrial-style furniture designed by TIPTOE combines wood and metal.

Industrial style goes hand in hand with retro. To accessorise your industrial decor, there’s only one solution! Browse and hunt through flea markets near you in search of treasures as rare as they are vintage. For an interior that feels uniquely yours! Upcycle old retro furniture into true industrial-style decorative pieces.

While black, grey and brown remain the signature colors of the industrial trend, nothing stops you from introducing a decorative accessory in sunny yellow, electric blue or any other bright color into your interior décor. Quite the opposite! A touch of color will bring brightness to your industrial décor.

For his industrial-style kitchen, Julien also opted for a glass partition. Well, almost! His partition isn’t quite like the others, as it is made up of mirrors. A clever reinterpretation to enlarge the space and reflect light throughout the room. To sit around his steel and metal table, the designer bar stools offer comfortable, design-led seating. And still very much in the spirit of an industrial workshop! Finally, a special mention for the cement tiles on his backsplash, which soften the atmosphere. Further proof of just how easy it is to make industrial style your own.

For an even cosier effect, Mélanie dared to go for the colorful velvet version. And this mix&match of materials and colors—what boldness! The precious character of the sofa’s ochre tone is echoed by the raw charm of the stained oak of the LOU stool. A perfect demonstration that the line between Scandinavian style and industrial style is finer than it seems.

For an even more industrial look, you can combine metal shelves with metal lockers. The metal shelving in Mélanie’s industrial-style living room lets her store her vinyl records while displaying her decorative objects.

To introduce industrial decor into your interior, make the most of the raw look of robust materials already present in your home. In her industrial-style living room, Jenifer used her vintage brick fireplace, which she modernized with an assortment of green plants.

To complete her industrial decor, she installed a DUKE solid oak bench. The clean-lined design of this bench fits into every style of interior decor, and particularly well with industrial style.

In the angled corner of her attic bedroom, Isabelle created a minimalist office nook that embraces the codes of industrial style. We love the combination of the vintage desk lamp and the SSDr chair in recycled plastic. An all-black look to copy right away!

To decorate your office area, consider adding a few vintage decorative objects and a pendant light. For wall decor, choose vintage posters, a clock or retro mirror, and wall shelves. Our tip? If you don’t have brick walls at home, go for brick-effect wallpaper!

For those who want to embrace industrial decor as soon as they step through the door, you should know that creating an industrial-style entryway is absolutely possible. Once again, the TIPTOE community is an endless source of inspiration.

Welcome to Nadine’s home! In this original entryway, it’s all about a blend of influences. The black metal shelves, standing out in contrast against the pure white walls, display handcrafted objects and trinkets from the far corners of the world. Who would have thought ethnic chic would pair so effortlessly with industrial style?