Industrial style takes its cues from converted factories, warehouses and lofts, where structural and utilitarian elements are left on show rather than hidden.
Key elements
- Exposed structure: brick walls, concrete floors and ceilings, steel beams, visible ductwork and pipes.
- Raw materials: steel, iron, concrete, reclaimed wood, leather.
- Large windows, often steel-framed (Crittall-style), and open-plan spaces.
- Utilitarian furniture and lighting: metal stools, factory pendants, cage lights, filing-cabinet storage.
- A muted palette: greys, blacks, browns and rust.
Warming it up
A fully industrial room can feel cold. Balance the hard surfaces with texture: leather sofas, wool rugs, linen curtains, warm wood, plants and warm lighting (around 2700 K). Combining industrial with Scandinavian or mid-century pieces is a common, livable approach.
In an ordinary home
You don’t need a factory: black metal frames, a concrete-look floor, open shelving with metal brackets and exposed-bulb lighting bring the look into a standard flat. In Tigmi, the matching preset is Loft Industrial.