Photos of 2013: The Most Popular Industrial Spaces

Warehouses, factories, mills — these might not sound like cozy spaces, but homeowners and designers are converting these buildings into modern homes with great fanfare. But make no mistake: These aren’t the kinds of places you’d expect to catch an elbow on a rusty nail. Instead, steel and brick are celebrated among all the soft comforts you’d expect in a home. Hard surfaces cuddle with pillowy cushions. Rusted metal forms a backdrop for a laid-back living room. And Industrial Revolution–era lighting fixtures illuminate warm wood dining tables.

Here are the 15 most saved photos of 2013 that get industrial style right.

1. The No. 1 industrial space is a living room housed in a former warehouse and manufacturing facility (the kitchen took the No. 4 spot). The black and white decor scheme, voluminous space and thick ceiling beams communicate a strong statement, and the room’s lofty nature provides just a clue as to its warehouse roots. Slight Moroccan undertones formalize the space, pushing the industrial nature into the background, just hinting at something from another era.

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2. This bathroom hails from a Montreal triplex. A space-saving sliding barn door with translucent panels is the big draw here.

See more photos: My Houzz: Ecofriendly and Salvaged Style in a Montreal Triplex


3. Large industrial pendant lights hang above a wooden dining table in this three-story 19th-century Rotterdam home. Metal, concrete and brick mingle effortlessly in the rest of the kitchen.

See more photos: My Houzz: Industrial-Edged Chic in Rotterdam

Wall paint: Zorgvuldig 2010-G50Y, Histor Compleet


4. Housed in the same warehouse as the No. 1 spot, this old brick and concrete building is now a loft residence. Stainless steel cabinets make a strong statement in the kitchen.

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5. It’s the furnishings that make all the difference in this room. A reclaimed black walnut and iron table anchors the theme, which also features metal chairs and hammered brass light fixtures in a matte black finish. The porthole mirrors are also a nice touch.

Wall paint: Kendall Charcoal HC-166, Benjamin Moore


6. Want an industrial element in your own home? Just add galvanized pipe and wood to create durable open shelves.

Learn how to make these shelves: Storage Shortage? Make an Industrial-Style Shelving Unit


7. This former carriage house left over from the bootlegging days of Washington, D.C., got an industrial makeover. Most of the shelves hanging on brackets are original to the building.

See more photos: Houzz Tour: Bootlegging Past, Quirky Supper Club Present


8. Steel-framed windows feature prominently in this bedroom, but people were drawn mostly to how the bed — built from reclaimed peroba, walnut and poplar woods — and Swiss Army blanket work in the space.


9. Contemporary collides with rural-industrial in this Philadelphia penthouse. The rusty patina of the galvanized metal chicken coop roof dominates the living room.

See more photos: Salvaged Wood Meets Urban Industrial in a Philly Condo


10. Steel casement windows and exposed features like ductwork give this kitchen and dining area a warehouse feel (in fact, it was once part of a warehouse for a women’s clothing store), while rustic wood warms the space.

See more photos: Kitchen of the Week: Spacious and Industrial in Barcelona


11. Custom-designed steel casement windows and exposed brick veneer reclaimed from an old building in California set the industrial tone in this Los Alamos, New Mexico, kitchen.

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12. Parisian-style metallic light fixtures hang above a wooden island with a wooden bar top made from a utility pole here.

See more photos: Houzz Tour: A Half-Demolished Structure Becomes a Fresh, Modern Home

Countertop: Essastone in French Black


13. The concrete columns and brick walls in this Montreal home are original to the building, which once housed a printing company.

See more photos: My Houzz: Ethereal Glow in a Chic Montreal Penthouse

Light fixture: Triede Design; dining chairs: Avant-Scène



14. This floating staircase forms the spine in the same triplex as the No. 2 home, which mixes plenty of steel and exposed brick.

See more photos: My Houzz: Ecofriendly and Salvaged Style in a Montreal Triplex



15. One commenter put it best: “Just OMG.” Any avid video gamer would cut off their thumbs (OK, maybe their pinkies) for the opportunity to have a tricked-out room dedicated to the multiplayer video game experience. I love the rusty metal accents that make the space look like a secret military bunker.

More: So Your Style Is: Industrial

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