Do you dream of transforming your living room into an artists’ studio in the New York loft spirit of the 80s? Even if your room does not have a high ceiling with exposed beams, you will be surprised at the possibilities available to you. With a few fittings and decoration directly inspired by the factory atmosphere, find out how to give your living room an industrial style.
Choose your floor
The star flooring of the industrial style is, of course, waxed concrete. You will find a multitude of shades from the lightest to the darkest. However, this material represents a fairly substantial budget and its installation is very technical. There is a good chance that you will hire a professional, especially if it is a renovation on an already existing floor.
The unfinished wooden floor, the charming asset of the living room. Its prices vary from simple to double and can compete with waxed concrete depending on the essence you are looking for. Nevertheless, if you are one of the people who are a little handy, you can take care of its installation and save money.
Concrete, wood or stone imitation PVC planks and tiles are also a good alternative if you prefer to invest in other parts of your decoration. Even if you are not very manual, the self-adhesive version is within reach of beginners.
The brick wall
Almost inseparable from the industrial style, the brick wall gives off a raw side characteristic of old warehouses. Solid red, nuanced or white, choose its color according to the brightness of your room. For a dimly lit living room, prefer light bricks and vice versa.
As with the Tetris game, laying it will take time and patience, especially if you have a large area. Gluing the bricks one by one, making the joints, making any cuts or angles, all these steps can put your nerves to the test. Otherwise, you can turn to a trompe-l’oeil effect wallpaper that imitates bricks.
The canopy
The canopy can be incorporated into your living room in several forms. If you are not afraid to start work, it can replace classic windows. For living rooms open to other rooms, the canopy will serve as a separation. It will bring an industrial decorative touch while allowing light to pass through. The least restrictive solution remains the glass mirror to hang on the wall.
Light fixtures
In addition to natural light, add black or rust-colored metal fixtures to your living room. If you have a good ceiling height, you can afford large suspensions. Adapt their diameter to the size of your living room.
It gets a bit trickier for lower ceilings, but there are always tricks. The industrial floor lamp that will replace a large suspension. The garland of bare light bulbs, preferably Edison type bulbs for the decorative touch. The ramp of adjustable spotlights which will replace the classic ceiling light. Wall lamps in metallic filaments or with an articulated arm like the Jieldé lamps. Whatever the height of your ceiling, there are many solutions and you can even combine them.
Industrial style furniture
Furniture is the centerpiece of your living room. They occupy the space and if they have a very marked look, like a piece of furniture in white lacquered relief, it will be more difficult to integrate it into the decoration. Browse furniture at Homary.
Let’s already talk about the central point, the one where we like to curl up, the sofa. Although it is of English origin, the Chesterfield sofa with its padded brown leather blends rather well into the loft atmosphere. Afterwards, nothing prevents you from opting for an anthracite corner sofa if the colors lend themselves well to it.
Coffee table, shelves, industrial TV cabinet, the base remains the combination of raw wood and metal. With a bit of luck, you can hunt for furniture at a flea market. Otherwise, buy it new, the wood and metal aging techniques are well established and the result is rather convincing.
Colors
The colors used in industrial style decorating are mostly neutral. From black through shades of gray to white, warmed by wood species and sometimes by the red of brick.
If you want to bring a little more pep with bright colors, bet on primary colors. Red, yellow or blue combined with a few elements of the decor will have a nice effect. In moderation of course.
