Industrial Style – Flooring, Walls, and Furniture

Whites and grays, large spaces, and raw walls – these are the features that distinguish industrial style from other interior design styles. It works best in lofts, making it an ideal choice for space arrangements. Due to its popularity, it is also used in spacious apartments and houses. Today, we will focus on what defines industrial style and how to choose the best flooring, walls, and furniture for this style.

History of Industrial Style

It all started in the United States when, during the recession of the 1950s, abandoned factory spaces became available at surprisingly low prices. In the 1960s and 1970s, artists started using these spaces as studios, exhibition halls, and stylishly furnished apartments.

The industrial style arrived in Poland in the 1990s when former factories were converted into apartments. The unique characteristics of these spaces allowed the highlighting and use of typical elements from such buildings, creating fashionable and original industrial-style apartments. Its popularity continues today, even in smaller apartments.

What is Industrial Style – Characteristics

Industrial style is everything that reminds us of an abandoned factory: open spaces, large windows, and raw walls made of brick or concrete. When incorporating industrial style into your own interior, we may not always be able to perfectly recreate that atmosphere. However, it's worth trying, perhaps by visually expanding the space with mirrors and removing unnecessary walls. The atmosphere can be enhanced by the right accessories and the styling of the floors, walls, and furniture. Keep in mind that industrial style works best when paired with minimalism.

Flooring and Walls in Industrial Style

The foundation of creating an atmospheric interior lies in flooring and walls in industrial style. Thanks to these elements, we can achieve a raw interior finished in the spirit of minimalism. It’s best to stick to basic colors like black, white, and gray. Natural materials, such as exposed brick walls, steel or wooden structural elements, or concrete floors, work perfectly. We recommend choosing designs like dark oak or Scandinavian oak, with natural and clearly defined wood grain. Gray floors that even look slightly dirty are a great choice for this style.

What Furniture for Industrial Style

Industrial furniture requires originality. Simple forms, natural materials, and a touch of retro. Shelves made of metal or wooden pallets that can be used as a bed frame. A great solution is to look for furniture at antique markets, where you can find well-worn, soul-filled furniture that perfectly fits the industrial style.

Industrial furniture can also be made yourself. Its simplicity is based not only on form but also on the way it’s made. Completing an industrial interior can be achieved with heavy, metal lamps, steel or wooden crates, and various elements reminiscent of past decades.