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Industrial Style

The industrial style combines raw charm with a minimalist aesthetic. You can easily create your own industrial-look furniture through painting and upcycling – using chalk paint in dark tones, black furniture lacquer, or patina techniques such as wax and sanding effects. Projects featuring a used look, metal accents, or a concrete finish are particularly popular.

From industrial look to modern loft

INDUSTRIAL IS NOT THE SAME AS INDUSTRIAL

Dark and raw is only one side of the industrial style. Depending on the materials, colors, and furniture you combine, the look can appear rustic, urban, elegant, or surprisingly bright. Four variations show how diverse industrial living can be.

  • FACTORY INDUSTRIAL

    Raw, dark, and with plenty of character. Black metal, dark wood, concrete, leather, and furniture with visible signs of wear define the classic factory look. Colors like graphite, rust red, brown, and dark green emphasize the workshop aesthetic. Here, it’s perfectly fine for things to show that they have a story.

  • INDUSTRIAL LOFT

    The modern loft style is brighter, more spacious, and somewhat more minimalist. Grey, greige, warm white, and black meet concrete, lighter wood, and delicate metal furniture. A few, yet striking pieces give the room a calm appearance and bring an industrial feel even to smaller apartments.

  • VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL

    Old workshop cabinets, metal signs, wooden crates, and flea market finds set the tone here. Chipped paint and patina are not flaws, but explicitly part of the look. It becomes particularly exciting when old pieces are combined with modern furniture – this makes the industrial style feel collected rather than staged.

  • ELEGANT INDUSTRIAL

    Industrial can also be sophisticated. Dark wall colors, black metal, and wood form the foundation, while brass, copper, glass, or velvety textiles provide a surprisingly elegant contrast. A few metallic accents are enough to lend warmth and refinement to the raw industrial look.

Color & Decor in Industrial Style
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Factory Double Wall Hook

CHF 12.90

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White pumpkin-shaped furniture knob

CHF 4.80

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S-hook metal boho L

CHF 6.90

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Industrial double wall hook, vertical

CHF 5.90

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Chain with 8 clips

CHF 12.90

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S-hook iron industrial L

CHF 8.90

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Wooden box brick mold UNIKA black

CHF 21.90

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Storm-proof ashtray factory

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Wall hook iron industrial circular pattern

CHF 8.90

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Industrial Iron Wall Hook Conical M

CHF 12.90

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Dorian Ceiling Hook Set

CHF 12.90

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Factory Wall Hook Simple Gold

CHF 9.90

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Industrial Iron Wall Hook Conical L

CHF 12.90

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Cake stand, Black Iron, porcelain, ASA Grande

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Factory 40-Hook Wall Organizer

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Soft wax in black – for a genuine industrial flair

A must for anyone who loves the industrial look: Annie Sloan's black soft wax adds depth and character to painted furniture. It creates an authentic distressed look, especially on rough surfaces or in combination with dark chalk paint shades. Simply apply over dried chalk paint, buff—and your unique industrial-style piece is complete!

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HOW TO ACHIEVE THE INDUSTRIAL STYLE

Raw materials, visible signs of wear, and a restrained color palette make the industrial style unmistakable. But you don't need an old factory floor or a brick wall to achieve the loft look. With the right colors, materials, and DIY techniques, you can easily bring that urban character into your home.

USED LOOK & PATINA

Small scratches, worn edges, and several visible layers of paint? In the industrial style, these are explicitly desired. Using chalk paint, wax, and sanding techniques, you can purposefully give new and old furniture a patina. The used look is especially authentic on chests of drawers, workshop cabinets, or small side tables.

METALLIC ACCENTS

Copper, brass, tin, or aged silver create an exciting contrast to dark colors and rough surfaces. With metallic foils, metal leaf, or decorative wax, such accents can also be easily created yourself – for example, on lettering, furniture handles, or individual details of a piece of furniture.

CONCRETE & BRICK ON THE WALL

Exposed brick walls and raw concrete are hallmarks of a classic loft – but they aren't found in every home. Patterned or photo wallpapers with a concrete or brick look create a similar effect without any renovations. They work particularly well as a single accent wall when combined with wood, metal, and understated colors.

GRAY, ANTHRACITE & BLACK

From cool concrete gray to deep black: dark, neutral tones form the perfect foundation for industrial style. Gray feels urban and understated, anthracite adds depth, and black sets striking accents. The look becomes particularly exciting in combination with wood, metal, and individual warm shades – this is how industrial looks full of character, but not cold.

USE COLOR STRATEGICALLY

Industrial doesn't have to be just gray, brown, and black. Rust red, dark green, petroleum, mustard yellow, or a bold red are reminiscent of old factory halls, machines, and industrial signs. The key is moderation: a single colorful piece of furniture or a few accessories are often enough to provide a contrast to the minimalist surroundings.

WHAT DEFINES THE INDUSTRIAL STYLE?

The industrial style brings the raw charm of old factories and workshops into the home. Clear forms meet original materials and surfaces that are allowed to show their history.

Typical of the industrial look are:

  • Raw materials such as wood, metal, concrete, brick, and leather
  • Dark, neutral colors ranging from gray and anthracite to black, complemented by warm earth and rust tones
  • Clear, functional shapes for furniture, shelving, and lighting
  • Patina & signs of wear that give furniture and accessories character

What is exciting about the industrial style is the contrast: cool and raw meets warm and cozy, old meets new, and simple meets characterful. This creates an urban look that appears striking without being uncomfortable.

Industrial Style – paint, design & furnish in an industrial look

The industrial style combines raw charm with minimalist aesthetics. You can easily design your own industrial-look furniture through painting and upcycling – with chalk paint in dark tones, black furniture lacquer, or patina techniques such as wax and sanding effects. Projects with a used look, metal accents, or concrete effects are particularly popular.

But the look goes far beyond furniture: wall design also plays a central role. Light or dark gray tones and anthracite provide depth. Black is excellent as an accent color – for example, for individual walls or decorative moldings. Earthy tones such as beige or brown add warmth and create a cozy balance to the cool industrial elements. If you want to use wallpaper, you should do so selectively – photo wallpaper in concrete or brick looks is best used sparingly.

Typical of the industrial style is the mix of materials: wood meets metal, rough surfaces meet soft textiles. A sofa in a linen look or cushions in light gray or beige bring coziness into play.

Whether it's a sideboard, chair, or wall – painting in the industrial style turns your home into a creative loft!