How to Get the Industrial Look

Discover Industrial Success Stories

If you are only just coming around to the idea of adding an industrial element to your home, you should take the time to explore success stories in this area. Look online to find photos and input from people who have successfully transformed their homes to incorporate this look. From actual industrial spaces that have been transformed into homes, to regular homes that have added some industrial flair here and there, it will get you thinking along the right lines.

Know How To Accessorise To Get The Look

Some properties simply won’t provide the ideal backdrop on which to stamp the industrial look. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t add some elements to whatever type of property you have. From a modern apartment to a country cottage, it is still perfectly possible to accessorise to get the results you want.

For example, you could add some industrial accessories to your kitchen to give it a whole new feel. You could also splash out on some wall and floor standing lamps to add the essential look. Another nice touch is to add a large industrial wall clock to a room. You may even find some classic or collectable clocks to buy. As you can see there are lots of options to consider in this situation.

Is It Out With The Carpet And Curtains?

Many people assume they have to do away with the carpets, curtains and other soft furnishings to achieve this look. However, this isn’t always the case. You could still have curtains and contrast them with other rustic industrial touches instead. You could also have metallic blinds that would look great in every window in your home.

Indeed, soft furnishings can soften the overall look. Bringing the industrial look into your home can backfire if you overdo it. If you have exposed brick walls and a polished concrete floor for example, things will look softer and more appealing if you add a rustic jute rug to the room. The same goes with curtains. If the walls and floor are pared back to the basics, soften the look with a squidgy sofa and some thick drapes. It’s all a matter of achieving the right contrast so your home really does still look like a home and not a warehouse!

The main thing to remember when bringing this look to your home is to start by paring everything back to basics. Be inspired by what other people have done and achieved and then make your own mark in your own property. You might be surprised at what you can achieve.