Today there are many trends that we have available to choose to decorate our home, but there are some that have become the most sought after and chosen. They are undoubtedly in fashion, and that is why we like to tell you about them and give you the keys so that you can apply them to your home. Today we will see how to decorate our house with industrial style.
If you have not yet heard of the industrial style, stay tuned because you may like what we are going to teach you. A original style, durable, with a certain masculine touch and with a lot of charm and personality to decorate any corner of the home. It is also a style widely used for stores for that industrial touch.
What is the industrial style
The industrial style is one that incorporates elements of the industry in decorations for the home or other spaces. It is inspired by the Industrial Revolution, a time when the economic boom and the development of industries contributed many elements that today will be significant for this decorative trend. The great inspiration came with american lofts, which were old industries converted into homes, and which adopted many of the elements that were already in the buildings in the decoration, thus giving birth to this peculiar style.
Walls in the industrial style
Although the ideal when it comes to having an industrial space would be to have an authentic loft with brick walls provided they are true, that is something that almost no one can have. So we have to find resources to recreate these effects on normal walls. There are false brick walls, which is an ideal option, although we should not overdo them. We should use them on a main wall, the one behind the sofa in the living room or behind the headboard of the bed in the bedroom. Brick is one of the most used materials and can also be recreated with wallpapers, although the effect is certainly not as authentic.
Another material that can be ideal for industrial walls is cement, which can be created with a wallpaper with the effect of cement. There are quite realistic ones, so it can be a good option. Nor should we put it on all the walls or it will seem too cold and dark.
Another perhaps simpler option is to use paint that wears away on the walls to give that touch of industry. This allows us to use lighter colors and avoid making spaces too dark.
Leave everything in sight
By this we mean building elements. In all the houses we hide the beams, the pipes and the brick under trim layers, but in the industrial style this is not carried, the industries are functional, we must not forget it. That is why showing the pipes is typical, but pipes that have a vintage look and are neat, if possible in shades like copper, which are more beautiful. Also the beams and the brick must be seen, and if they are metal beams, then much better. In many houses that do not have these elements, they simply add them, leaving the bulbs in the air with a nice wire, adding wooden beams or putting shelves or furniture and details made with metal pipes.
Metal, a lot of metal
Linking with the above we have to say that the material that we see most in the industrial style is undoubtedly metal. It is above the wood in dark tones. And is that if something defined the industry is the use of metal, so it must be present. If it seems cold to us, we can only put it in a couple of details, such as a piece of furniture or in so mythical Tolix chairs, which have become authentic representatives of this style. In addition, these beautiful chairs are available in many colors and in the shape of a stool, ideal for the kitchen.
Vintage details
This style not only brings us metal and touches of industry, but it is also a style linked to past years, so it has a lot to do with our dear vintage style, the one that never goes out of style because it was worn a long time ago. If we want an industrial style that is not too cold, we must add vintage touches. A lamp with a spotlight, an old telephone or those great analog clocks that are also an important part of this trend that we like so much. What's more, we can mix this style with antique furniture that is more elegant, to give everything a sophisticated touch.
The industrial style in masculine spaces
This trend is undoubtedly one of the most chosen styles for spaces that are only for men. That is, if we have to decorate the a child's room, the industrial style is a good choice. Dark tones, strong blue, brown and gray, brick walls, metal and leather are all ideal for spaces that are very masculine.