August 14, 2022, 3:54 am | Read time: 5 minutes
The unique character of the loft style is expressed through its constant contrasts. Those who think this would eliminate any sense of coziness are mistaken. A bedroom in the industrial style provides the best proof.
Since modern industrial style is inspired by the charm of old lofts, dark colors, rugged materials, and used furnishings set the tone in terms of design. At first glance, all this might seem rather unsuitable and downright uncomfortable for a bedroom setup. Yet, this urban ambiance holds plenty of potential to transform the space into a cozy oasis. But how? myHOMEBOOK author and interior designer Odett Schumann explains how to decorate your bedroom in industrial style—without having to live in a loft.
1. Don’t just opt for dark wall colors
The industrial style tends to favor darker colors. The palette ranges from dark blue and green to anthracite, brown, and even black tones. However, the bedroom must be of a certain size. In the case of a smaller room, these colors can otherwise feel unpleasantly oppressive.
Alternatively, you can also choose light colors like cream, greige, or light gray. Don’t be afraid of bold tones like blue. The cool color excellently balances warm solid wood or dark leather furniture and is also extremely calming.
And for those lucky enough to live in a home with exposed or brick walls, the industrial style naturally finds its way into the bedroom. The warm, matte terracotta tone of exposed masonry harmonizes perfectly with gray or green hues. Variety is created with warm accents like bright yellow or a powder tone like nude.
2. Use contrasting material choices
Typical of industrial style are its numerous contrasting materials. On one hand, rough and cool meets soft and warm. Furniture made of solid wood, such as wardrobes, dressers, or beds, clearly brings rustic flair. Complementing this are the still popular coat racks made from water pipes, available as standing or floating models.
If storage space is still lacking, it’s best to add original vintage lockers, which are sure to have some blemishes or rust spots. Old wine and fruit crates can be used to improvise small shelves on the wall.
Additionally, a chair made of sturdy wire mesh with cognac-colored or dark brown cushions proves to be an interesting combination of hard and soft materials. On top is a cozy fur. A bedside table made of cast concrete adds a cool touch to the room. In front of the bed are high-pile runners, floor-length velvet curtains hang at the window, and a cream-colored macrame adorns the dark wall.
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3. No industrial bedroom without DIY
No style harmoniously combines perfection and imperfection like industrial style. Here, the look can consist of old, used, and new items. Dents, flaws, and scratches, as well as genuine handmade items, tell stories, and industrial style makes use of them in the bedroom. The furnishings here often consist of DIY products.
Popular is especially the bed made from old pallets. A shelf made of untreated wood is quickly given a new color. An old flea market find or an heirloom from grandpa gets a second life as an upcycling project.
Since a bedroom without an elegant room divider is somewhat incomplete, an antique screen is recommended here. How about an old window with individual panes covered with newspaper scraps for privacy? Perhaps a prop can be found in a discarded theater or prop collection.
4. Integrate creative lighting ideas
Lighting is a major theme in industrial style. Primarily, metal pendant lights bring urban flair to the bedroom. The old paint on the housing may already be peeling. Newer lamp models in copper, silver, or glass create a cohesive room concept.
Freely hanging light bulbs on brightly colored textile cables still create an iconic effect, and have long been indispensable in loft-like settings. They can also be creatively draped on sturdy branches above the bed, massive mirror frames, or floating pipes from the hardware store. Old scissor lamps are suitable as reading lights next to the bed or for optimal lighting of the makeup area.
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5. Mix vintage and new decor objects
To make the bedroom in industrial style a cozy retreat and feel-good place, it needs about a handful of accessories. Here, old can mix with new, but you don’t need much of either.
A tin advertising sign with colorful retro design, oversized vintage letters from an old neon sign, or an aged globe bring just the right dose of trendy nostalgia to the room. New textiles like a chunky knit throw and fluffy pillows on the bed can be combined with these.
A few houseplants in the room skillfully set accents in lush green. Currently popular baskets or decor objects made of natural fiber weave like seagrass, willow, or water hyacinth add a soft touch.