45 Stunning Industrial Living Room Ideas and Designs — RenoGuide - Australian Renovation Ideas and Inspiration (2024)

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The industrial interior design theme is going strong and slowly gaining its place as one of the classic interior design genres. Taking influences from the raw, edgy, and strong elements aligned with the industrial era of hard labour, efficiency, and strength, the look includes a lot of metal, dark colours, brick, and wood. In today’s industrial designs, the basic elements are retained but are tempered with modern comforts and upgrades. Here are some stunning and timeless industrial living room ideas and designs to inspire your next upgrade.

1. The Corner Room

A bright and grand living room with a touch of rustic charm. This apartment living room takes advantage of the great views by opting for glass wall windows that let tons of natural lighting in. Black steel frames, exposed brick, and natural wood elements highlight the industrial look.

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2. Drama Mood

Bring in style, drama, and elegance to your home with this moody industrial living room! The natural tones and textures of wood, concrete and leather shine through with minimal embellishments. Vintage lighting fixtures seal in the drama.

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3. Industrial Scandi

Scandinavian interiors are bright, functional, and minimal. This two-storey living room is a beautiful combination of Scandi’s minimalism and industrial charm. It is expansive, airy, and gorgeous. The steel and bricks of industrial aesthetics perfectly complement the minimalist furnishing and décor.

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4. Leather and Steel

A stunning living room with strong industrial styling. The deep brown leather sofa is a classic, luxurious, and elegant element to the room. The bricks and wood accents add charm, while the steel box centre table bring in the strong, lasting, and arresting element to the look.

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5. Modern Black

This cosy and modern living room features a brick wall painted matte black, a luxurious black velvet sofa, textured black rug, and black steel accents and ceiling. One wall is kept open with glass walls to keep the room bright and airy.

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6. Cart Coffee Table

A hint of farmhouse charm comes with this repurposed coffee table. Featuring iron wheels and black metal frames of an industrial cart, the table add a strong presence and character to the design. Its wood elements complement the charming rustic theme of the room.

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7. Forest Villa

Fabulous, stunning, and mesmerising! This unforgettable living room design is one of a kind! The Dark theme of the interiors include matte black walls and ceiling, a sunken sofa setting, and stone accents. A huge skylight with steel beams keeps the room well-lit and reflects on the stunning wood floors.

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8. Old World Charm

The highlight of this room is its old-world charm. Stripped to its soul, the design showcases the room’s exposed brick walls, wood plank floors and ceiling, and metal piping. Velvet and leather seats, vintage lighting, and a huge glass window wall complete the look.

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9. Bright Industrial

This modern and bright living room is the antithesis of the conventional gloomy industrial styling. Its white walls and ceilings keep the room bright and airy. But an accent brick wall, exposed piping, and huge glass pane windows bring back the look to the intense industrial theme.

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10. Steel and Grey

Unmistakably modern, this apartment living room has strong industrial roots. Its modern grey interiors include a grey sectional sofa set, a sleek metallic centre table, grey carpet, and throws in various shades of grey. Bright brick walls, massive grey purlins, and black ceiling punch in the industrial vibe.

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11. Vintage Wall Clock

The passing of time signifies continuity and enduring style. This beautiful wall clock features the steel and minimalism of industrial styling – streamlined metal. The straightforward design is based on functionality and durability. Its impeccable design and top-notch materials speak of high quality and craftsmanship.

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12. Black Walls

This modern loft apartment derives its industrial vibe from its dark walls. Chic in black, the walls get some texture from the brick patterns and wood accents from the doors and ceiling. Black steel staircase and railings, vintage lighting, a black coffee table, a fuzzy grey rug, and a welcoming grey sofa complete the look.

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13. The Loft

Lofts are common to apartments converted from industrial buildings. What often functioned as the office from its previous use, the loft now serves as the more private area of the home – a bedroom, a home office, or an art studio. Steel railings, staircase, and purlins come with the design.

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14. Industrial Minimalist

Elegant, bright, and modern. This magnificent living room takes on luxury the minimalist way. Clean dark walls in varying shades of grey, huge glass windows and walls, and steel accents bring in strong industrial influences. The large welcoming sectional sofa sets help soften the intense design.

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15. Pipe Dreams

Exposed steel pipes are common to industrial buildings and industrial-themed interior designs. It is durable, efficient, and adaptable to many functionalities – often used as water channels, electrical wirings, and cable protection. Get that strong and efficient ambience by integrating metal pipes into your living room.

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16. Added Greenery

The raw and functional look of the industrial interiors can easily go drab and dark. Huge glass windows, wood accents, and plants help keep the room bright. Potted plants add colour and texture to the room and freshens the air too!

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17. Modern Industrial

The classic and functional industrial design gets updated with modern styling. This spacious and luxurious living room features industrial aesthetics – a classic leather couch, metal accents, black brick wall, and bare concrete floors. Modern addons include the pot lights, clean minimalist lines, and a bright area rug.

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18. The Leather Couch

The classic leather couch brings in strong industrial vibes to this snug and charming apartment living room. The look is complemented by the exposed brick columns, the metal accents, and the wood plank flooring. Delightful, timeless, and stunning!

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19. Concrete Panels

There is nothing more sturdy, sensible, and functional than concrete. The strong and versatile material can be used for flooring, walls, counters, and pillars. Its durability has made it a mainstay in the industrial aesthetics. This modern living room features concrete at its best – strong, cool, and functional.

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20. Steel Staircase

Complete your industrial living room design with the classic steel staircase. Used for its durability and efficiency, metal staircases also do not take a lot of space, a premium in any business establishment. The feature endured and is completely integrated to the modern industrial designs.

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21. Grey Industrial

Grey is a neutral colour. It is chic, efficient, and adaptable to any design theme. This stylish modern living room features strong industrial influences including the exposed brick arch, wood pallet coffee table, and bare wood floors. To wrap up the look, grey elements including the sofa, walls, and chandeliers seal the industrial design.

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22. Skylight Surprise

A skylight is always a great addition to any room. It provides constant daylight, visually opens the room, and adds character to the ceiling. The huge skylight encompassing most of the ceiling of this lovely and cosy industrial-themed living room keep the room bright despite its dark undertones.

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23. Pastel and Concrete

The raw, hard, and edgy industrial look of this living room is tempered by bright and soft pastels! The rough concrete walls are left bare to bring in the strong and raw industrial vibe. It is complemented by the bare floor and dark grey rug, contrasting the light teal sofa and pastel throws.

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24. Rustic Highlights

The wood accents bring in the charms to this lovely living room. The industrial styling includes bare concrete walls, bare floors, and a grey colour palette. Wood accents including the repurposed crate coffee tables, exposed beams, and décor add a rustic charm to the mix.

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25. Window Mirror

Glass windowpanes and arch windows are mainstays of classic industrial buildings. You can inject a dose of industrial charm to your modern interiors with this faux glass window wall accent. The feature also doubles as a mirror!

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26. Creative Lighting

Traditional industrial buildings are usually dank, busy, and dark. The day-to-day business hustle burying the innate charms of the design. Modernise industrial interiors with minimal décor, comfort pieces, and with creative lighting to highlight its beautiful elements.

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27. Retro Industrial

This stunning living room evokes the dynamism of the past. The bold and creative retro styling is complemented with strong and functional industrial designs. Steel trusses, brick walls, and metal railing serve as the backdrop to the patterned rug, bucket seats, and wall art decors.

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28. Green Velvet

Add colour and style to your industrial-themed living room with this green velvet sofa. The chic sofa serves as the highlight of the room, complementing the textured terra-cotta brick walls and bare wood floors. Complete the look with vintage lighting, art pieces, and potted plants.

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29. Down to Basics

This grand and luxurious living room is the stripped-down version of the huge industrial edifice. The exposed brick walls are cleaned to highlight its natural bright red tone. Clean concrete floors are left bare. Glass window walls let in ample lighting, while accents are kept minimal and uncomplicated. Beautiful.

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30. Modern and Bright

A bright and modern rendition of the raw and efficient industrial design. The tamed industrial rendering includes smoothened leather seats, a minimalist patterned rug to cover the floor, and brick walls to accentuate shelves. Its steel and wood coffered ceiling and soft carpet give the room a gentler look.

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31. Grand Penthouse

This is an industrial building converted to a luxurious apartment. Keeping its original industrial design aesthetics including the brick walls, metal staircases, and concrete flooring, the converted space exudes charm and rough elegance. The glass walls and windows let in ample lighting, while potted plants add warmth and character to the design.

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32. Pipe Shelving

Bring in a hint of industrial efficiency and charm with this functional and very sturdy metal pipe shelving. Its metal pipe frame provides ample support to the shelves, making it a sensible and dependable display hub or entertainment centre. Caster wheels add mobility to its long list of highlights.

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33. Grey Minimalist

A beautiful and cool living room with minimalist styling and industrial aesthetics. Textured concrete walls, smooth wood flooring, and furnishings come in varying shades of grey. Potted plants and throws add vibrant pops of green to the mix.

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34. Old-World Industrial

This room evokes the old-world of hard labour, industry, and strength. Its rough walls, bare glass windows, and steel accents bring back the dynamism and dreams that are anchored on determination and dedication. Beautiful, elegant, and timeless.

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35. A Hipster Corner

Add fun and trendy to the classic and restrained industrial design. This modern living room features the black walls, leather, and steel components of the classic industrial design. If also includes fun and surprising elements – patterned walls, dorky dolls, and a bright rug, attributes of a fun and hipster character.

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36. Stone Walls

Imposing, timeless, and stunning. This stone wall accent adds a striking element to the modern and sophisticated living room, giving it a strong industrial air. Its minimalist styling, steel accents, and impeccable choice of furnishings give the room an unforgettable magnificence.

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37. Fall Colours

The charming and snug living room is a mix of styling genres. The cottage and boho vibes are strong with its texture throws, mixed coffee tables, and wood accents. Industrial influences include its leather futon, minimalist grey sofa, and the concrete walls and floor. The unifying element of the design is its fall theme – lovely colour on the accents and highlighted by the potted plants and flowers.

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38. Snug and Stylish

A chic and modern living room perfect for the city apartment or smaller homes. A brick and concrete wall dominate the design and includes modern minimalist frames, clock, and mirror. The wood floor comes with a modern patterned rug. A dark Aegean blue sofa completes the look.

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39. Modernist

This luxurious and modern design features clean lines, neutral colours, and strong influences from the industrial and Japanese aesthetics. Its pocket garden and wood combi evoke the calm and minimalist Japanese interiors, while the massive concrete wall, the steel and glass staircase, and the metallic accents all points to the industrial genre of designs.

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40. White Industrial

Comfy and snug, this small living room is also bright and welcoming. The happier rendition of the moody industrial genre, this living room features the concrete walls, iron pipes, and wood accents of the industrial design. Its white overall theme, huge and welcoming sofa, and potted plants give the room a cheerier look.

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41. Austere Grandeur

Luxury and grandeur also come with austerity and minimalism. This imposing living room features minimal embellishments to its rough walls. The huge glass windows are left bare, while the seating is composed of mixed furnishings – a classic leather couch, a pair of grey fabric chairs, and a repurposed cart coffee table. Stunning lighting and a denim-toned rug complete the design.

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42. Shades of Grey

This is a modern and minimalist living room with traces of industrial aesthetics. The cool and modern grey theme includes concrete walls and ceiling, smooth wood floor, black sectional and matching coffee table, and a textured grey area rug. Sleek pipes and lighting fixtures highlight the industrial influences.

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43. Metallic Lighting

An easy and beautiful way to inject an industrial air to your interior design is by adding some metallic lighting fixtures. These light pendants come in brass, copper, or brushed iron varieties. They also vary in style, shapes, and designs to complement your needs and style.

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44. Something Vintage

A classic look, a charming addition. This restored side table features a round wood top and an iron base. The efficient and durable design represents the timeless elegance of the industrial genre where functionality is number one and beauty follows.

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45. Red Brick Charm

This is a classic industrial interior design updated with modern aesthetics. The elements are retained but are cleaned up, shined, or streamlined. The beautiful brick wall dominates this industrial living room. Its texture, vibrant tones, and classic terracotta hues bring in charms and timeless elegance to the design.

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FAQs

How to design an industrial living room? ›

The color palette tends to be dark and neutral, to reflect the history of this movement. Industrial style living room furniture offers simple, chic choices: low leather sofas, wooden coffee tables, vintage cabinets, and an industrial accent chair all contribute to the industrial aesthetic.

What design style is industrial? ›

Industrial style or industrial chic refers to an aesthetic trend in interior design that takes cues from old factories and industrial spaces that in recent years have been converted to lofts and other living spaces.

What is the philosophy of industrial interior design? ›

The Industrial Design Philosophy

At its core, industrial interior design is about stripping away the nonessential, celebrating imperfections, and highlighting the intrinsic character of materials, creating spaces that are not only visually compelling but also tell a story of their own.

What is an industrial house? ›

industrial style houses typically incorporate exposed wood or brick, concrete flooring and marble or granite kitchens with high ceilings and shapely baths with textile accents. Industrial homes are a continuation and innovation of modern housing principles.

Do industrial and farmhouse go together? ›

Modern farmhouse style can skew a little cutesy and twee, while pure industrial can feel cold and sterile. The two styles together create a pleasing balance that explains why they work so well together and remain a mainstream trend.

Is industrial decor still in style? ›

Industrial style, which features elements like concrete floors, high ceilings, and exposed architectural structures and pipes, has been popular for a while, but it might not make it into 2024. "People are shifting towards cozier and more inviting vibes.

What are the 4 types of industrial design? ›

The four types of industrial design are product design, transportation design, environmental design, and interaction design. Each type focuses on specific aspects and objectives, allowing businesses to choose the right approach for their products.

What are some fun facts about industrial interior design? ›

Fun Facts:

The Industrial interior design style originates from factories built during the late 19th century, which were translated into interior spaces within the 20th century. They are typically interiors that consist of raw materials such as, brick, concrete, iron and steel.

What are the 7 elements of interior design? ›

Professional interior designers will usually follow a set of informal “rules”, based on specific interior design principles and elements. These interior design elements include space, line, forms, light, colour, texture and pattern; and keeping them balanced is the key to creating an aesthetically pleasing interior.

What are the key ideas of industrial design? ›

Key Takeaways:

Products must be intuitive, accessible, and comfortable, enhancing the user's interaction and overall experience. Successful industrial design seamlessly combines form and function, ensuring that products are not only visually appealing but also serve their intended purpose effectively.

How to decorate industrial style? ›

How Can You Get The Industrial Look?
  1. Make the Most of Minimalism.
  2. Practice Practicality.
  3. Embrace Individuality.
  4. Favour Metal Features.
  5. Experiment with Colour.
  6. Look for Vintage Inspiration.
  7. Expose Imperfections.
  8. Add Natural Touches.

What is modern industrial style? ›

Modern industrial interiors are open-concept, simple and functional interiors. They are complemented by sustainable, cost-effective and trendy decor that favors vintage and reclaimed materials.

What is industrial style living room? ›

An industrial living room design might have an edgy look about it, and appear more masculine in form and color. The color palettes used in Industrial interior design tends to be a bit darker. You may see muted colors, like greens and red, and mostly darker neutrals.

How to make your apartment look industrial? ›

Classic industrial style is all about exposed architecture, which includes stripping down the interior to see how everything works “on the inside.” For example, exposed architecture elements — such as wooden beams, cement floors, exposed piping and even ductwork — are key in giving your home that engineered look.

How to decorate an industrial style apartment? ›

Play with Metal & Texture

Cast iron and steel are your friend. Find pieces that pair them with reclaimed wood and distressed paint. Concrete, wood, and steel become the basis for a home that plays host to layered textures of leather, wool, sisal and linen. New and old can play together, we promise.

How to design an industrial interior? ›

We've got a handy list of the elements you definitely need to think about when designing for industrial style homes.
  1. Neutral Colour Palettes. ...
  2. Sharp Shapes and Silhouettes. ...
  3. Metal Fixtures. ...
  4. Exposed Pipes, Ducts, and Brickwork. ...
  5. Wood and Metal Materials. ...
  6. Dark or Grey Flooring. ...
  7. Vintage Pieces.
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Is there an app for designing a living room? ›

RoomSketcher. RoomSketcher is a popular app that allows you to create floor plans, visualize your space in 3D, and even decorate your home virtually. With the app, you can draw your floor plan, furnish your space with furniture, and add decorative elements to create a realistic view of your future home.

How do you plan an L shaped living room? ›

In an L shaped room careful planning of scale and proportion is important as the area available can be smaller than you think. An L shaped sofa can work well as it fits neatly into the corner, taking up less space than two sofas. Using occasional chairs further defines the seating area.

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