Think the industrial look should be confined to your hubby’s man cave? Think again! Industrial chic is taking over the décor scene with serious style!
When you hear the word industrial decor, where does your mind go? For most people they envision large rusty metal pieces, unfinished wrought-iron accents and an overall masculine feel that belongs in a workshop.
Although industrial elements are rustic and sometimes unfinished, industrial chic décor is the latest trend in interior design that encompasses feminine touches that look timeless, neutral and natural in any space.
Are you wondering how to incorporate this new trend into your home décor? We have a few industrial chic tips (and some hand-picked accent pieces) to !nspire you!
Industrial Chic Tip #1: Create A Focus
One of the easiest ways to create an industrial chic feel in your house is to create a focal point that captures attention the moment you walk into a room.
It could be anything from a large rustic chandelier to an oversized coffee table in the middle of your living room.
With the dining room being a heavy-traffic area, we love the idea of creating an industrial chic focus with a rustic yet modern dining table where people can gather around.
The Modus Dining Table boasts a combination of solid elm wood and distressed gunmetal that makes a trendy rustic statement.
The Modus Dining table makes a fabulous Industrial Chic statement you can’t ignore.
If the dining table feels too rustic on its own, you can soften it up with beautiful linen placemats and a floral centrepiece for an easy feminine touch!
!nspire Tip: Complement your new dining table with a set of Modus stools to make a rustic statement that can’t be ignored!
Industrial Chic Tip #2: Mix And Match Elements
If you’d rather not create a bold focus with an industrial chic statement piece, you can mix and match pieces in your home to include smaller industrial chic elements.
Many of our clients take this route because it’s simple, elegant and doesn’t require an expensive décor overhaul.
It’s also a great option for those who find the industrial style a little too harsh.
You can start by incorporating smaller industrial items with natural elements like plants and flowers. This softens the lines of the industrial item and creates a beautiful vignette. Think: Beautiful flowers in a rusty bucket for a look of casual elegance.
If you have a collection of small industrial items, group them together to make a unique statement on your coffee table or console table.
For us, we love the idea of placing two gorgeous Arlo stools in gunmetal against a small or awkward wall to infuse the industrial trend without going overboard. Place two planters on top to soften the look, and remove them when you need extra seating—Simple!
If you’re uneasy about this trend, start small.
Industrial Chic Tip #3: Go Sleek And Chic
Industrial pieces don’t necessarily need to look grungy and raw; in fact, some of our favorite industrial chic pieces are lightly polished and don a modern feel that works beautifully in many design schemes.
The Geoffrey 3-drawer cabinet in aluminum is the perfect example of this. Its oil-rubbed aluminum finish combined with brown faux leather accents makes it a staple piece whether you prefer minimal, maximal or feminine style.
Industrial chic can still have a polished feel!
The spacious drawers are great for storing anything from magazines and movies in a family room, board games and poker chips in the rec room or extra dishware and cutlery in the dining room.
As for us, we prefer this piece in the bedroom as a stunning and surprising bedside table; the perfect landing zone for a gorgeous bedside lamp and collection of unique bedroom accessories!
Do you feel !nspired to try the industrial chic trend in your home this season? We’d love to hear what décor ideas you have in store!