Born in the 50s in New York with the reuse of disused industrial warehouses, the industrial style is based on two essential concepts: recycling and essentiality. In this historical period, in which attention is paid to everything ecological, this style is once again prevailing in Italian homes! From the variety of materials to use to the essential colors, here are some tips to furnish your living room in an industrial style!

 

MOBILI FIVER INDICATIONS FOR AN INDUSTRIAL-STYLE LIVING ROOM

If the industrial style is so popular, it is because it gives the room an attractive and fashionable character. To create the quintessential industrial living room, one must take into account the heterogeneity of materials and the choice of colors that accompany them.





To reproduce the atmosphere of the factories of the 50s, there are two materials that stand out in the furniture of an industrial-style living room: wood and steel, reminiscent of warehouses and workshops. This duo is a winner because they are raw materials that are solid and durable, to which leather can also be added.

To furnish your living room in an industrial style, we recommend that you choose its most characteristic colors, which are black, gray, and white. Opt for finishes in these tones and create a harmonized palette in the room. We advise you to dare to add a few touches of red and copper, given by the bricks and exposed pipes.


LIVING ROOM FURNITURE FOR A PERFECT INDUSTRIAL STYLE!

The living room is the room to relax and entertain friends and family. The real challenge is to find the perfect balance between comfort and design.

The industrial furniture of a living room focuses above all on the functionality and the impact of the decorative elements: the secret is to be able to balance warm and cold materials with each other, creating an extremely refined mix.

All the furniture and objects in an industrial room are chosen so that they have a specific function. Order and rigor rule. Choose essential furniture with clean lines, such as our Alta Evolution table in cement grey: depending on how you get up in the morning, you can choose to use it as a peninsula, or as a table! You will have to remove one leg and fix it to the wall (be careful, do not trust plasterboard walls!). Available in several finishes, the table fits perfectly in an industrial-style living room, or in a modern kitchen.

The industrial style is made up of essential pieces, so it is essential to choose a few pieces of furniture, of the right size, to create an extremely organized space. If your living room is small, you can also choose an extendable console table, you can use it whenever you have guests at home!

The coffee table is, without a doubt, an indispensable element of the living room. Its distinctive design is immediately noticeable given the central position it occupies in space. Our Luxury coffee table is the perfect element to complete the decoration of an industrial living room because it combines wood and iron, the emblematic association of this style.

Another visually striking solution is the XXL shelf. Our Iacopo, in black wood, is ideal for maintaining order in your industrial room. Try using it as a room divider, it will change the perception of the entire room!

The possibilities are many and, if space is limited, you can even add a cabinet where you can place all the dishes. Practical for keeping everything close at hand, the Emma Sideboard can also have a beautiful design to match your industrial-style living room: in black or concrete grey, it will become the star of the room. You can read more about how to renovate the living room with an industrial-style sideboard.

DON'T FORGET THE DETAILS FOR AN INDUSTRIAL-STYLE LIVING ROOM

To furnish your industrial-style living room in a traditional way, it is essential not to forget some decorative details that will make a difference and leave your guests speechless.

An important element in an industrial-style living room is light, which brings energy and life to the room. There are several ways to bring light into the room and make it warmer.

First of all, if you are renovating your house, you should consider the option of enlarging the windows: with metal grills or corten steel frames... You will have the feeling of entering an authentic American loft! As an alternative, mirrors can also be inserted to reflect natural light. The essential design of our Angelica and Olivia mirrors can be perfectly integrated into an industrial living room. The final touch would be to opt for pendants or floor lamps inspired by industrial lamps or movie sets in black, copper, and gold metal.

For a modern industrial salon, you can also proudly display iconic accessories like an old barber's mirror, vintage work plates, sewing machine, or gear clock. All these objects have a soul and a connection with the most typical years of the industrial style.

In conclusion, furnishing the living room in an industrial style is done with essentiality and practicality. We recommend that you opt for large wooden or metal furniture with straight lines to better reflect the guidelines of this decoration. Let your imagination run wild: changing your living room for one in an industrial style will be a very stimulating experience!

If you want to discover other decorative styles for your home, why not choose a rustic-style decoration that creates a simple atmosphere worthy of country houses?