My parents' house has a huge three-room basement that has been sitting undone for years. I have been thinking a lot what to do with it, how to decorate it and how to redesign the space. And a couple of days ago- bang! It simply spotted the photo below on Facebook and that was enough to fire my imagination and here we are. :)
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I love the exposed copper pipes, the naked bricks and the half-job look the planks of wood give to the space. It is cosy and industrial, cheap and expensive looking at the same time. This will be totally unpretentious and affordable. :)
More on Industrial Chic style.
What gives a space industrial style? It can be exposed brick, ductwork, or pipes; it can be furniture made from pipes; it can be furnishings that came from a factory; it can be metal accents on chairs or big fat gears used as door stops.
source: houzz.com
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Decorate with industrial chic
Be inspired by industrial chic and discover ways to incorporate this style into your home. Vera Klein finds beauty and character in peeling paint, recycled wood, neutral tones and a pared-back look.
Work with what you’ve got - it’s a sound piece of advice, but working with what you can find is much more fun.
Pared-back ex-industrial or industrial-looking pieces can look a bit severe on their own, but when teamed with recycled timbers, fine ceramics and a natural palette, the look becomes softer and the beauty of utility basks in the contrast.
Texture adds character
Texture is important, which is why aged pieces of furniture work so well, as wear and tear, knocks and bumps and even flaking paint can add character.
There are shops all around [...] catering to those who are searching for a little raw appeal and the best are working hard behind the scenes to unearth ex-shop-fittings and bits and bobs you won’t see anywhere else – unless you’re prepared to hit the furniture auctions.
You’ll pay either way, though. At shops, it will be in money and at auctions it will be in time, so it comes down to what you’re prepared to spend more of.
Unlikely items become displays with personality
For a cheap and cheerful fix, use large, inexpensive utilitarian glass jars with metal lids to store kitchen staples.
[...] Line the jars up and fill with practical bits and pieces that need a home, or with collections of things you love.
At home, I have a shelf with jars for string, wooden cotton reels, old scissors, light globes, pegs and tea-light candles.
Furniture revamp
If you’ve got a piece of furniture that you’d like to revamp yourself, take a look at [...] industrial [...] ranges, particularly the colour ‘Base Metal’, and slap it on a stool, old lamp or side table. Micaceous iron oxide is the not-so-secret ingredient resulting in a slightly glittered effect– and what could be more beautiful yet utilitarian than that? Perfect inspiration... just add cushions.
Adapted from Home Life Magazine (homelife.com.au)
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