Eutree Shou Sugi Ban Wall Paneling. Space designed by Heirloom Design Build.
Photo of a small industrial loft-style living room in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls.

Casa Bonita

Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLC

Charles Davis Smith, AIA
Design ideas for a small industrial open concept living room in Dallas with light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

soltär

Fabi Architekten BDA part gmbb

Herbert stolz, regensburg
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial living room in Munich with brown floor.

Urban Oasis

Elegant in Design

From little things, big things grow. This project originated with a request for a custom sofa. It evolved into decorating and furnishing the entire lower floor of an urban apartment. The distinctive building featured industrial origins and exposed metal framed ceilings. Part of our brief was to address the unfinished look of the ceiling, while retaining the soaring height. The solution was to box out the trimmers between each beam, strengthening the visual impact of the ceiling without detracting from the industrial look or ceiling height. We also enclosed the void space under the stairs to create valuable storage and completed a full repaint to round out the building works. A textured stone paint in a contrasting colour was applied to the external brick walls to soften the industrial vibe. Floor rugs and window treatments added layers of texture and visual warmth. Custom designed bookshelves were created to fill the double height wall in the lounge room. With the success of the living areas, a kitchen renovation closely followed, with a brief to modernise and consider functionality. Keeping the same footprint, we extended the breakfast bar slightly and exchanged cupboards for drawers to increase storage capacity and ease of access. During the kitchen refurbishment, the scope was again extended to include a redesign of the bathrooms, laundry and powder room.

Our Work

Arizona Lighting Company

Mid-sized industrial formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Libraries | Studies

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Erika Bierman
Mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Los Angeles with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Urban Industrial Living

Atreum Construction Services

Large industrial open concept living room in Charlotte with black walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Rénovation d'un appartement familial

Gommez-Vaëz Architecte

Judith Bormand Photographe
Photo of a large industrial open concept living room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Mazama Meadow Guest House. Mazama, Washington

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Great Room. Image by Stephen Brousseau.
Inspiration for a small industrial open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood.

L'imprimerie

Miriam Gassmann

Photos Aurélien Mole
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial loft-style living room in Paris with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Tranformation d'un rez-de-chaussée de maison

design d'S-pace

Design ideas for a large industrial open concept living room in Toulouse with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Landhaus zeitgenössisch Interpretiert

add it+ interior architecture

Esther Weise, Katharina Mertens
Photo of a mid-sized industrial living room in Frankfurt.

Franklin Street Loft - Living Room

Jane Kim Architect

Photography by Eduard Hueber / archphoto North and south exposures in this 3000 square foot loft in Tribeca allowed us to line the south facing wall with two guest bedrooms and a 900 sf master suite. The trapezoid shaped plan creates an exaggerated perspective as one looks through the main living space space to the kitchen. The ceilings and columns are stripped to bring the industrial space back to its most elemental state. The blackened steel canopy and blackened steel doors were designed to complement the raw wood and wrought iron columns of the stripped space. Salvaged materials such as reclaimed barn wood for the counters and reclaimed marble slabs in the master bathroom were used to enhance the industrial feel of the space.

Mueble TV con chimenea

Sincro

Design ideas for a large industrial open concept living room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, vaulted and brick walls.

YOGO APARTMENT

MAKHNO studio

Step into a space where modern elegance meets timeless design, as sweeping metal accents embrace a symphony of refined textures and luxurious details. Generous windows illuminate the sumptuous blues of the seating, harmoniously juxtaposed against the earthy richness of the room. Whether it's the delicate luminescence from the contemporary lighting or the allure of the cozy lounge corners, this room promises a serene retreat amidst urban sophistication.

Camden House

Powell Tuck Associates

Photo of an expansive industrial open concept living room in London with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Roman Shades

Inspired Window Fashions

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial formal open concept living room in Vancouver with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Dream space

Yana Molodykh Interiors ( Яна Молодых)

Юлия Якубишина
Design ideas for a large industrial living room in Other.

Vivienda en la Urbanización La Finca II

Adolfo Gosálvez Photography

© Adolfo Gosálvez Photography
Large industrial open concept living room in Madrid with a library, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, concrete floors and grey walls.

INDUSTRIAL CHIC

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Entrando in questa casa veniamo subito colpiti da due soggetti: il bellissimo divano verde bosco, che occupa la parte centrale del soggiorno, e la carta da parati prospettica che fa da sfondo alla scala in ferro che conduce al piano sottotetto. Questo ambiente è principalmente diviso in tre zone: una zona pranzo, il soggiorno e una zona studio camera ospiti. Qui troviamo un mobile molto versatile: un tavolo richiudibile dietro al quale si nasconde un letto matrimoniale. Foto di Simone Marulli

Industrial Living Room Design Photos

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful industrial living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more industrial living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which industrial living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your industrial living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your industrial living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft industrial furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.