industrial – iDesignWiki

Industrial design is all about displaying building materials that are traditionally concealed. It’s about unfinished look,raw, ducts an exposed pipes. This aesthetic style became popular in the late 2000s and is still trending.

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How industrial style began

产品开发风格loped during the early 20th century, and could date backtot the end of the 2nd industrial revolution. TheIndustrial Revolutionintroduced new technologies and mechanized manufacturing. In the early 20th century closed-down factories became a prime source ofreal estate. The population of cities increased due tourbanization. This led to a shortage of residential buildings. Abandoned mills and warehouses were converted into livable quarters. Architects and homeowners started to change the industrial buildings, adding some architectural, modern and stylish details.

What is urban industrial style?

Urban Industrial stylewas developed in the mid-20th century during the 50s in United Stated.New Yorkcity became the center ofBohemian lifestyleartists. Artists appreciated the unique wide and open-plan spaces where they could mix their personal and professional life. For exampleAndy Warhol’sFactory was a former factory in Manhattan that the artist turned into an«art venue»during the years ofPop Art.

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Nowadays industrial style takes inspiration from thelofty lookof factories, warehouses and different industrial structures. Architectural details include the use of metals, bare bricks and wood. Industrial style furnishings are usually obtained from reclaimed yards. Industrial design can also be seen in the use of unexpected materials, such as shipping containers.

Key Elements of Industrial Style

Truth Coffee Interior by Haldane Martin, (Photo Micky Hoyle)

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Colors– neutral palettes that consist of black, gray and white. Some layers could be with hits of darker tones. Warm colors like tans and browns make the space more inviting. Neutral tones don’t distract the eyes from the exposed elements. Walls usually remain unpainted or modeled on masonry look.

Silhouettes– shapes used for industrial design consist mostly of blocky shapes and squared lines. Industrial style embraces simplicity in every way possible – in form, function and silhouettes.

Materials–metalis the main material that characterizes industrial style. Combination of distressed metal elements such as steel, iron and aluminum and wooden floors are also indicators of industrial design. Wood adds texture and warmth, while metal is sleek and modern. “Used” and vintage wood optics such as furniture made of pallets might also be used.

Accessories

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Accessories——大抽象艺术墙、金属结构和different objects salvaged from a reclamation. In terms of lighting filament bulbs with long cables are often used in industrial interior design. Sometimes these long cables are “knotted”. The light mimics such as the red-gold light of the bulbs create a cozy atmosphere. Industrial can also feel homey with fake fur and pillows, with large-meshed carpets, with old stamps and newspaper clippings.