Transform with the Modern Industrial Style

In recent years, there has been great interest in transforming old barns, warehouses and other industrial buildings into living spaces. This has resulted in even more appreciation for rustic finishes and industrial structural elements, such as lighting fixtures.

The increased use of industrial details in design is seeing the return of an age that was focused on innovation in manufacturing. There is now greater appreciation for unfinished interiors and raw style. Traditional materials such as wood and metal are taking center stage once again in what is now referred to as the modern industrial style.

                    

You don’t have to completely overhaul your current décor in order to achieve this style. The following tips will help you get started right.     

•           Find inspiration :- Before you begin getting rid of items in your home, it’s important to know exactly what you want to achieve. Consider visiting warehouses and other places that feature the industrial style. Create a vision board with pictures of rooms you admire and note the aspects of these rooms that you admire.

• .        Keep what works :- Are there aspects of your current design that you can keep and that will work with your new design? It may be a light fixture or a sofa. You don’t want to get rid of all pieces and start over. You may be able to save time and money by repurposing some of your current pieces.  Repurposing and reusing are a major part of the whole modern industrial décor movement.

•           Choose your colors wisely :- Modern industrial designs are easy to achieve as they often include monochromatic colors. However, you can add your own personal flair by adding a touch of color. For example, you can paint one wall a striking color and leave all other walls plain.

                          

•           Shop for industrial inspired furniture :- You can really get the right look by investing in some modern industrial furniture pieces. Even a single piece such as an industrial urban media console can completely transform the entire room. Search for a statement piece that you can build the design of your room around and use it.

• .       Add industrial inspired accents :- Many people forget to add accents to their interiors and miss out on great opportunities to tie in the entire look. Accents such as lighting fixtures, candle stands and the like will go a long way to complete the setting you’re trying to achieve.