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The industrial design style is truly one of a kind. Not so long ago, it became trendy and industrial design style became the most fashionable thing and got popular among people who wanted to give their spacious apartments some fresh and original vibe.
If you too are bored with traditional spaces and the kind of luxury that looks obvious, you should definitely give the industrial design style a try. And remember, you don’t have to live in a fancy house to recreate this style in your space.
There’s something extremely liberating in having the freedom to embrace the unfinished, industrial look. Normally, if you were to decorate an old warehouse, you would aim to make it as house-like as it is possible. This would mean removing all of the industrial parts or at least covering them. Pipes are one of such parts, but the industrial design style is all about exposing them and making them an integral part of the decor.
Exposed pipes can be the perfect focal point for the entire space and the rest of the decor can be minimalistic in order to act as a neutral background for this unusual decor move. These pipes are fun to look at, as you play the guessing game and try to figure out what is the purpose of each of them.
Mixing wood and metal is at the core of the industrial interior market which offer protection without the shiny finish. It’s especially important when you use wood as flooring material as the floor is exposed to a lot of friction and other wear and tear factors.
Forget about traditional or intricate, crystal lamps. Look for pendant and floor lamps which look like they’ve been taken.
The industrial interior design style is all about embracing old, worn out pieces and giving them a new lease of life. So you should start exploring flea markets — it’s more budget friendly than shopping for industrial style designer pieces as they often feature a very similar look and only the price tag is ridiculous. — decorlove.com





