Transform your home or decorate a bare space with industrial furniture and décor. This interior design style is ultra-modern yet often features rugged, rustic elements for contrast. Raw, unfinished materials such as concrete, steel, and reclaimed wood are characteristic of industrial design. The first step when creating an industrial style in any room is discovering your creative vision and which furniture pieces are appealing to you.

Start With Basic Utilitarian Furniture

The industrial look is simple yet striking. Look for sofas and chairs with a boxy shape for modern elegance. While frilly throw pillows may work other design styles, eschew them to nail this one.

Speaking of nailing it, metal shelves and wire cubbies can help you capture the industrial essence while providing storage. There are metal accent tables and dining tables made with wood and metal for a rustic-industrial look.

Add a mid-century touch to your industrial décor with consoles, tables and other furniture pieces with slim, angled legs. Adding elements of other design styles to a room that’s primarily done in industrial furniture can soften the look.

Complete the Industrial Look with Decor Accents

A few artfully placed accent objects can tie the look together and infuse the room with personality. For example, you might hang a few black-and-white photo prints on the wall or add a splash of color with an abstract piece in vibrant hues.

Coffee table books on a sturdy reclaimed wood coffee table are a practical accent piece, as is a coaster set made from metal or wood. When lighting the room, keep fixtures modern and simple. Slender task lamps and simple pendant lights are two options to consider when completing your industrial look.