When it comes to decorative details, there are countless ways to incorporate industrial style. Of the clumsy ones (does anyone want gear-shaped bookends?) To the subtlest (galvanized metal baskets or trays), you'll have no problem finding pieces that add the right industrial touch. Use pieces that explicitly include industrial motifs to make a statement, or add a touch of style with traditional designs in industrial finishes. Play with classic industrial materials, such as metal and glass with wire mesh, to make screens and glass partitions.
It introduces a contemporary style with iconic furniture and lighting designs in bright modern colors, such as Tolix chairs, factory pendants and flexible lighting. Get contemporary, old-fashioned encaustic tile designs that were popular options for factory floors and use them to introduce patterns and visual interest. When it comes to choosing furniture, there are a few things to consider. Thick furniture with a masculine look is the best choice for industrial spaces.
A leather Chesterfield sofa will bring an exquisite atmosphere to the room. A coffee table made of reclaimed wood will complement the atmosphere. DIY furniture made from pallets will work, as will pieces of aged wood. Thus, for example, in an art deco factory conversion that appears in the book, gold metal tiles were introduced as a nod to classic industrial metallic tones, but with a different touch in the form of elaborate Moroccan-style tiles.
Coffee tables, TV stands, decorative chairs and side tables require the durability and functionality required by the industrial style and can be easily combined with other styles of furniture and decor. The sturdy metal and wood pieces provide great durability, and their ability to blend seamlessly with a myriad of design styles means that you can update your look as often as you want without having to buy completely new furniture. Like a coffee table or TV cabinet, dining furniture requires robust construction and a practical design, something that the industrial style offers in abundance.
