Already you heard of what are decorative styles that are going to succeed in 2016? Among them is the industry which, although not as much weight will have had over the last year, will remain very present in stores dedicated to the world of decoration.
If you like this style and want to apply in your home, we recommend you do not miss anything of what we tell you then. And today we will give you the keys of the industrial decor. Would you like to join us?
Origins of the industrial style
As I have said on more than one occasion, the industrial style has its origin in the lofts that began to emerge in the 50s in New York when, due to the commercial economic rescission, many factories were abandoned and later occupied by artists and young people, which enabled them turning them into welcoming spaces and ideal places to live. Today, industrial style is based on those elements that prevailed in this type of housing.
Airy and bright spaces
If something were characterized the lofts originating was by open spaces due to the absence of walls of factories and shops. Therefore, the commitment to the industrial style spaces open where the walls are virtually nonexistent. Of course, if your house has walls and do not plan to remove them, you can apply this style considering other characteristics of the industrial decor.
Structural elements in sight
On the other hand, it is important to note that industrial-style space is preferable that the structural elements are in sight. We refer to the walls of brick seen, pipes, cables, concrete floors, beams, columns … A good idea for those homes where architecture show is not possible is to put wallpaper that simulates a brick wall.
Furniture
As I’ve said before, the industrial style is characterized by open spaces, so do not need to load your home furniture pieces. Of course, you put the few should preferably be of natural wood, steel or iron. Also, you should know that are preferred aspect furniture aged. Therefore, the style vintage is so closely related to industrial. Moreover, keep in mind that the typical office furniture such as desks or drawers has a starring role in this type of space.
Colors
If you want to achieve industrial-style space you should be careful with the choice of colors. So, what you should keep in mind is that the ideal is to use neutral rather muted tones such as gray, brown and beige. They also have much prominence tones that provide metallic finishes such as bronze or copper. Moreover, it is not a bad idea to include spaces in the most striking touches of colors, like red.
Industrial details
In addition to all that you just comment, you must know that there are some typical elements of industrial style, such as metal lamps or those with no screen, or objects recycled or old. Yes, it is important not to fill the rooms of decorative elements and, as I’ve said before, pieces of furniture. In this regard, the industry has much to do with the minimalist style.