Industrial Design is one of today’s most popular decorating styles.
Loved for its open, practical spaces filled with light and respectful of history, Industrial decor perfectly balances modern coolness and vintage romance.
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To help you understand better this style and how you can bring it into your home, we have curated a massive collection of Industrial-style living rooms to inspire you.
82 Modern Industrial Style Living Rooms
1. Our first selection is a perfect embodiment of Industrial decor. A dark green accent wall is reflected in the throw pillows and gives a touch of moody contrast to all the gray.
Don’t have cement walls? Use a faux finish with stucco and paint, or apply a look-alike wallpaper to get the look without the cost.
2. Make the most of the natural light streaming in from side windows by painting everything the same shade of bright white.
Warm it up with espresso colored wood flooring colorful accent rung, and photography.
3. Exposed brick is a hallmark of the Industrial style.
A simple pipe and wood shelving unit paired with gray and leather furniture keeps the lines clean and modern.
4. Shades of gray with metal accents create a masculine vibe in this shadowy living room.
Rich browns from the leather sofa and a console table warm up the room with a little help from a big green plant in the corner.
5. Floor to ceiling windows is the focal point of this room.
Tall, metal bookcases mimic the shape and style of the windows, and the clean lines of the futon sofa keep it simple.
6. A redesign of the same room featured above shows how a change in styling can make all the difference. Here, a massive wraparound white sofa with matching chairs makes the room cozier in an instant.
Instead of a single plant, a small forest has been incorporated at the edge of the room to provide a natural contrast to all of the concrete and metals.
7. Mix light-colored wood paneling with bright white as a counter to powdered black metal beaming and gray cement floors.
Large can lights suspended from the ceiling provide warm lighting to fill the open space.
8. Transform a standard room into an industrial dream by covering the floor with faux cement peel and stick tiles, installing a metal and wood shelving unit that expands an entire wall, and modern furniture.
Keep the walls stark white, but mount aluminum can lighting on the ceiling to mimic exposed electrical components.
9. Make the most of the exposed brickwork by using black for furniture and decorative items. Black is an excellent accent color for window frames, paintings, and table bases.
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10. Industrial decor can make use of the underlying theme of minimalism, where “Less is More.” The airy loft space feels intentional despite its few furnishings.
11. Another excellent example of this, this living room needs little decorating due to the expansive view provided by the wall of windows.
Why clutter up the view with tchotchkes when Mother Nature has provided such beauty?
12. A bright conservatory is a perfect room to create an industrial vibe.
The aged brick wall sports black and white artwork, while the warmth of the mustard and burnt orange seating contrasts with the crisp greens outdoors.
13. A small space filled with plenty of natural light and greenery can still feel comfy on a rainy day when decorated with simple furniture, wood table top, and shelving.
14. Painted brick is another way to keep your look cohesive with shades of gray.
The dark gray of the sofa and matching area rug blend seamlessly into the background, accented by the wood tones of the floor, shelving, and the corresponding tan ottoman.
15. Instead of a moody day, how about showcasing your living room with vibrant white? trim out your windows in gray or black for contrast, and match it with dark gray and metal furniture with simple lines.
16. Pale gray cement walls and aged wood plank flooring create the foundation for this Industrial room. A black chair rail painted over the cement adds visual interest and contrast to the pale yellow sofa.
Color is not typically incorporated into Industrial decor, but in this case, it works because the tone of the yellow is almost beige.
17. Paint your floors black for something a little different Black is used primarily as an accent in this classic Industrial style living room, first in the leather accent chair, as well as the bookshelf.
A very unusual rug made up of octagons in varying shades of gray adds a modernistic touch to a historic space.
18. Flip the traditional color scheme on its head by pairing black walls with silver-gray flooring. Add vintage-looking pieces like this paint-spattered table and reclaimed metal lockers for a true Industrial vibe.
19. Reclaimed wooden beams and exposed red brick show the history of this awesome room.
You can recreate this look by installing faux beams and brick wall coverings. Light-colored furniture and black accents complete the look.
19. Shades of gray from dark to light give depth to this Industrial style room. Thin metal legs on the furniture are reflected in the style of the retro-looking ceiling fan.
20. Creative use of old shipping pallets was used to craft interesting furniture for this loft. Large photos are mounted on the wall that is a reflection of the view outside the massive windows.
The throw pillows on the sofa are brick red to match the walls. Furry throw rugs add texture and comfort to the cement flooring.
21. Minimalist furnishings are the perfect choice for this spacious room. Simple furniture, all in matching gray, looks warm against the brightly whitewashed brick.
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22. Textured walls give this dark room life. A subtle mottled look to the darker gray wall and a patterned wallpaper behind the shelving provide interest without distracting from the overall mood.
Soft glowing wall sconces and bright white furniture add warmth and contrast.
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23. Exposed brick painted a creamy white give this lofty space warmth and energy. The two shades of white are a nice contrast to the modern shelving and sofa, and dark gray is woven throughout for accents.
24. This converted industrial space has preserved the metal infrastructure and vintage wooden ceiling, but these rough surfaces are softened by the use of muted colors on the velvet sofas.
Worn red paint peeks from the kitchen area, bring this space to life. While colors are not usually found in abundance in Industrial decor, these work because of their faded, time-worn appearance, which goes with the whole aesthetic.
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