Characterised by minimalism, neutral colour palattes and bare surfaces, the Industrial Chic furnishing style allows dynamic spatial interaction between large, airy spaces.
There are 3 sub-styles of the Industrial Chic look: Urban, Vintage and Retro Industrial Chic. Simplicity and linear elements are often utilised to project a sleek and contemporary visual effect in Urban Industrial Chic, unlike the Vintage and Retro sub-styles.
It is not difficult to achieve the Urban Industrial Chic look with basic furnishings since the very essence of this style is no-frills and no clutter.
Start with a neutral color palatte – think greys and whites. To add some warmth to the space, layer in some warm wood tones. The overall colour palette reflects the colours found in the materials used for the furniture, most of which are likely to be metal and wood. For a contemporary twist and to enliven the atmosphere, you may add a bright accent colour like lime green, tangerine or fuchsia.
Use the architecture of your space to your advantage and put the “bones” of the structure on display. Industrial Chic spaces are often wide, open spaces with exposed pipes, brick or beams. Don't be afraid to accessorise with wall-hangings (to make the otherwise bare walls interesting) and comfortable cushions (to soften the hard edges).
Here are some furniture with elements of the Industrial Chic style to inspire you:
Butcher Blocked Bench with Uni Leg - made of blocks of recycled wood, this table top gives the raw natural look of timber
Astro Sofa - steel frame contrasts the textured wood on the arm rests and pencil shaped legs. 2-seater version is only 1.15m wide & can fit snugly into small rooms.
Plug Tower Bar Chair - complements any bar table
Ipswich Coffee Table series - thin frame & rounded corners gives them a 'light' & ‘organic’ look
Breathe Chairs - interesting weave pattern. Comes in 3 legs for adult size, 4 legs for child size, and also available as rocking chairs with rocking legs.
Cushions - comes in a wide range of different shapes & sizes
Light Hang 0008 series - gives character to the overall feel of its surroundings
Wall hangings - add colour & variety to any setting
All above featured furniture can be purchased from Comfort Design Pte Ltd.
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