Your Basic Guide to the Industrial look

One of the biggest trends to come out of recent years has to be the industrial look. If you don’t know what were talking about, you wouldn’t need to look any further than your local coffee shop to know what we mean. The general ethos of the industrial look is harsh yet trendy and contemporary yet effortlessly cool. Focusing on darker tones and bold shapes, the industrial look is popular thanks to its gorgeous combination of modern functionality and cosy colour palettes. With many of us mindful of budget, lets take a look at some of the ways you can get this look in your home without splashing the cash.

Mirrors

A key staple piece to any industrial look is the use of reflective surfaces. Mirrors are great for bouncing light and creating the illusion of more space within a room, so use them to your advantage. Placing mirrors strategically in line with windows or other lighting will massively make a difference in opening up some blank space within a room. For industrial homes, look for mirrors with black metal or weathered wood frames. This adds that quirky edge and harsh lines required to get this theme.

Metro Tiles 

Bathrooms and kitchens can be tricky when redecorating. Luckily, the industrial look only really calls for one tile, the metro tile. This stunning tile has a vintage glamour to it that is both classic yet somehow modern too. Originating in early 1900s England, the metro earned its popularity thanks to its heavy use on the London Underground. Since then, metro wall tiles have deservedly become synonymous with a metropolitan way of life. This is why they are so great for industrial looks. Their rich history immediately helps a room to feel effortlessly chic. A great added benefit of metro tiles is their high gloss finish. Not only does this makes them noticeably easier to clean than other tiles, but also helps with that movement of light we mentioned earlier.

Lighting

We mentioned lighting just now, but the fixtures that you choose have far more importance than you may have previously thought. With industrial interiors, you want to be looking for metallic elements and exposed bulbs. The metallics help to emphasise that exposed pipework and almost building site minimalism that is increasingly trendy. In particular, hanging bulbs are a staple piece of this modern look, so aim to incorporate these somewhere in your home if possible.

Redecorating your home doesn’t have to be a chore. If you’re looking to spruce up your living space, the industrial look is incredibly easy to replicate without sending your wallet running. Simple accessories and some new tiles can massively change the look and feel of your home!