I have had this dream lately that I woke up living in my old elementary school 30 years later. I didn’t mind because it had become a drop dead gorgeous space with high ceilings and exposed brick walls that’s now worth a fortune. Okay, remember I said it was a dream.
Actually, converting a commercial space into an edgy, industrial styled home is an emerging trend that’s creating coveted, valuable real estate in many urban centers. The common use of the materials steel, brick, concrete and wood create an unpretentious study in contrast that’s warm, comfortable and inviting.
Creativity and vision have birthed the reinvention of warehouses, school houses, manufacturing facilities and even banks into some of the coolest contemporary homes in urban environments today.
From New York and Detroit to London and Paris, when you want to live in the heart of downtown, desire more space and are faced with limited housing options – you might want to think commercial conversion for your new home.
Did you know BeyZ (Beyonce and JayZ) live in a converted brick warehouse in NYC that’s 8000 square feet of glamed out space?
There’s so much to love about Industrial Style homes because the spaces exude personality. Here are my top 6 Elements of Industrial Style that make you look again and again as well as fall in love.
1. Concrete Walls, Floor or Countertops
Concrete walls give this room an aged, sophisticated look.
A concrete shower in natural colors
Polished concrete floors are gorgeous!
2. Exposed Pipes & Beams
A splash of color on the pipes livens up this simple space.
The wood beams organic quality warms this space.
3. Exposed Brick Walls
4. Salvage and Functional Items Repurposed
Metal Pipes and fittings with salvaged wood make a bookcase.
A metal washbasin transformed into a sink.
Bicycle Wall Fixture from Phillips Collection
5. Industrial items as Furniture
Metal Cabinets used as a kitchen storage cabinet
An industrial lift being used as a coctail table
Commerical light pendants in kitchen and Industrial springs as base for stools.
6. Unique Lighting from vintage and common hardware items
These vintage metal washtubs make unique, hip chandeliers.
A chandelier DIY from pipe fittings and vintage light bulbs.
Industrial cheese graters made into pendant lights.
I hope this post has made you a fan of Industrial Style in architecture, furnishings and accessories.
Tell me, which item above has your name on it?
Until next time ….
