The beauty of any decor style is that you can choose how much or how little you'd like to lean into it. Taking its inspiration from spaces that were once considered devoid of any style (think factories, warehouses and mills) or built purely for practical reasons, the industrial chic trend is able to give spaces a truly modern interpretation.
Another great aspect is that these details can easily be combined with other aesthetics. Simply put, it's your choice to embrace as much or as little of the industrial interiors trend as you have an appetite for.
Think concrete or screeded floors, but with some plush Persians or oversized, paned metal doors in a rustic space; sometimes the addition of just a few industrial elements is all you need. Of course, you could also go the whole hog and lean right into a look inspired by New York city loft living. The choice is yours - and the options are endless.
GREYS MATTER
When it comes to any specific aesthetic, it's always a good idea to start with the colour palette. With more industrial influenced interiors, we're talking neutrals - expect plenty of greys, from light to deep charcoal, offset with white. Other shades on this side of the colour wheel that are integral to achieving this aesthetic include solid black and browns, preferably seen in either real timber or leather elements. If a pop of colour is on your preference list, think jewel-coloured green or deep blue for a little visual surprise.
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