Warm Industrial

This trend is the evolution of industrial, which began with conversions of old manufacturing spaces into lofts and urban living. Raw materials such as concrete and steel were left exposed, but paired with the right accessories these surfaces became surprisingly inviting. Here, the well-established industrial style has been bought up to date by adding warmth with soft touches of brassy colours and more forgiving materials. Corks and polished marble add luxury and a touch of glamour to otherwise cool interiors. Use highlights of teal or pink to add splashes of colour and embellish neutral palettes while a mixture of both vintage and modern accessories keeps rooms contemporary. Textured textiles like pillows, blankets and curtains with heavyweight distressed fabrics make spaces feel more cosy and inviting too. With its raw surfaces and dark shades this trend is a practical yet fashionable look which will stand the test of time.

Carpet may not be the first floorcovering to spring to mind when talking about industrial interiors but adding a beautiful wool-rich broadloom can really enhance the warm element of the trend and help to set off the cooler surfaces. Geometric patterns should be kept simple and linear; our Regina Slate Trellis is a great example of a patterned carpet which would work well in this setting.

With a trend that is so focussed on the juxtaposition of cold and warm, velvet carpets are another great way to bring in texture, Brintons velvets are specially developed to give added splendour, with higher pile heights and denser row counts these carpets will bring warmth and softness into a space to contrast with the cooler marbles and concretes. A soft grey such as Brintons Majestic Polished Silver fits well into this palette or if grey’s not your thing then try True Velvet Trenchcoat which emulates the cork surfaces which are key to this look.