Child of industrialization, the loft decor has its origins in a Fordist era when working-class life was booming. Rediscovered in the 80s of the previous century, this remarkable design continues today to amaze us with its raw and authentic appearance. An aesthetic without filter, as there are few in our digitized society. We then make you discover the advantages of industrial living room decoration – the centerpiece of our homes.
Pure beauty – industrial living room decoration
Furniture and its fundamental role in industrial living room decoration
Let's start with the essential characteristics of industrial decoration because there are plenty of them! Raw materials, neutral colors, brick walls, exposed beams and pipes, floors covered with parquet or waxed concrete, industrial windows. We are talking about a fairly rich collection of movable and immovable remains that have survived the ages. So, so much the better if you are lucky enough to live in a loft apartment or an old disused factory! All you have to do is keep all the traces of history as they are, without touching the authentic appearance of the house. The same goes for furniture that can be salvaged to make it more eco-friendly, like to make some savings. Great, no! The furniture would, in turn, become a spokesperson for an industrial aesthetic imprinted almost everywhere. In a space that cannot boast of industrial origins, however, the furniture of yesteryear becomes the easiest way to invite the decoration in question into its habitat.
Vintage furniture, made from raw materials
The main characteristics of industrial furniture
But how can you recognize industrial furniture and what are the decorative codes that characterize it? On the one hand, there is the very particular design which is distinguished by its simplicity, its straight, clean lines and a tad strict. On the other side, there are the materials that went into the manufacturing process and which convey this rigorous aspect so characteristic of industrial furniture. We are talking in particular about wood and metal, which are widely acclaimed. Due to their robustness and timelessness, the furniture made from them also has the advantage of stability and durability over time. Furniture that does not age then! It is for this reason that we do not hesitate to recover and reuse it. Old abandoned factories, flea markets, garage sales, antique shops – these are just a few places where you can rummage for these treasures.
Industrial furniture – solid and comfortable
The key pieces of furniture in the industrial style living room
Among the most charming and discreet pieces, we first find the industrial TV stand. In the living room, it is most often introduced in the form of a clever mix of wood and metal. In terms of design and equipment, however, we are really spoiled for choice. Suspended, on the floor or mounted on feet, fitted with boxes and/or shelves, natural or painted front. There are plenty of designer TV cabinet models, each as original as the next. And beyond the wood-metal duo, let's not forget that there is still steel, cast iron and concrete. It is impossible for these to remain unnoticed in a living room!
A TV stand for the living room – elegant, stylish and functional
In front of the TV unit, sits the king of the industrial living room – its majesty the sofa. If you would like to choose a comfortable seat that does not escape the factory aesthetic, nothing like a Chesterfield sofa. Padded, in brown, dark red or black leather, this piece has become a true decorative emblem of the industrial past. The patina effect provides that unique feeling of sinking into a sofa that has its own captivating history.
The leather sofa for a luxurious industrial cachet
The little gem in the living room is the industrial coffee table. This is where you could give free rein to your imagination to create your small and exceptional handmade design. This could be a wooden top mounted on industrial trolley wheels, or a table made of wooden pallets or recycled vintage chests. The rendering is minimalist but majestic enough to stand out.
A recycled pallet table to bring an industrial touch to a Scandinavian living room
Finally, to have some additional storage that is just as functional as it is decorative, we turn to shelves and industrial sideboards. In the case of the former, we often speak of a few wooden planks mounted on a metal frame. Another particularly interesting solution – small wall shelves made of plumbing pipes and wooden boards. And if the bookcase and the shelves are there to display your beautiful collection of books, crockery or exceptional decorative pieces, the task of the sideboard and the locker is to put order in the mess. In metal and wood or wood and steel, the first is a decorative piece of artisanal value. The same goes for the second, which often features a weathered and rusty facet to charm us.
Original recycled shelves hung on the wall
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