SHARE：

The Origin of Industrial Style

The end of the 19th century in Europe was the era when the Eiffel Tower was born. Those early furniture used its concept as a prototype and developed the industrial style into a trend. They are made up of metal aggregates by welding and riveting to build exposed structures, finally incorporating more decorative curves. After World War II, the United States carried it forward and widely used it in the decoration of bars, studios, and LOFT residences. In recent years, warehouses around the world have been transformed into stylized industrial architectures. Even without luxurious decoration, the minimalist aesthetics brought by raw materials have become mainstream in modern bathrooms. In a space with sufficient openness, metal, brick walls, exposed light bulbs, exposed structures and pipes, and even some natural uneven traces on the walls, together construct the unique charm of industrial style.

An Industrial Bathroom Revolution

1. Exposed Brick 

The quintessence of industrial style is to fully reveal the appearance of natural space. The gaps in the exposed bricks present ample layers of light and shadow that are different from the ordinary wall, witnessing the past and the present of the architecture. Painting the bricks in black, white, or gray evokes an aged but modern look, permeating the rough industrial ambiance. The brick wall belongs to the nostalgic charisma and elegance. It emphasizes plenty of contrast, effortlessly blends into space, and easily occupies the bathroom as the focal.

Maintenance: Bathrooms are often damp and moist, and if designing a bare brick wall in the bathroom, moisture-proof and tightness of the wall should be taken into consideration. It is best to perform grouting when the wall is molded. Secondly, white paint can be applied to prevent the powder from falling off. Use a mixture of 1:3 of water and paint to create an uneven broken bare brick wall.

2. Original Concrete Wall

Cement itself, as an industrial raw material, emanates a sense of calmness and engagement. No longer deliberately concealing water pipelines during decoration, but as an interior decoration element, it creates a unique embellishment. The seemingly unfinished work not only exudes primitive simplicity but also reveals ruggedness and mystery. The quiet appearance and cold texture endow the wall with a special decoration esthetic sense. The concrete wall completely overthrows tradition and realizes individuality and freedom instead.

3. Touch Of Leather

Leather can show extraordinary talents in industrial style. The worn-out and classic leather is used as part of the furniture adornment to make the bathroom retro. A mirror wrapped in a leather strap and hooked on a textured wall looks delicate and soft. In addition, the cowhide-textured mural hanging on the wall underlines the industrial design with the old texture folds on the leather surface easing the overall rigidity of the bathroom.

4. Metal Accessories

The clash of gold and bronze metal creates an old American industrial style, setting off the mechanical era of the 1970s. A large number of heavy metals are integrated. The rivets and welds are exposed to the outside, composing structural components, tangled and extended with pipelines. This is the tension and randomness of the industrial world. The black metal towel rack, cooperating with soft curves, exudes a lazy industrial atmosphere, forming a strong visual impact with the concrete wall. The chrome-plated paper holder next to the toilet is another interpretation of the industrial revolution, brightening the space and highlighting the power of life. The combination of cool gray tones and metal accessories makes the industrial bathroom more intense and dynamic.

5. Polygonal Ceramic Washbasin

Different from round or square basins, hexagonal or diamond-shaped art basins bloom with individual colors, exuding unique charm and lasting vitality in a complicated living area. The industrial appearance does not require symmetry and decency. The multilateral silhouette neutralizes the uniformity of the overall style and breaks through the limitations of conventional shapes, adding diversity and casualness in an industrial space. In addition, the translucent sense of ceramic pulls out of the dullness of the metal world. The ceramic washbasin installed on the wooden cabinet is the warmth and elegance that grows in the wild. An industrial plan does not have to be completely rough, the exquisite ceramics and precise angles create a perfect fit.

6. Smooth Faucet

The sleek and bright faucet is the strongest opponent of the aggressive style with its marvelous fusion in an industrial area. The softness of the part outlines the regional functions, matching with polygonal ceramic washbasin extremely harmonious. The relatively moderate corner of the bathroom slows down the pace of life, weakens the unfettered spontaneity, and revivifies the most authentic concept. The eye-catching faucet perfectly interprets the diversified integration under the masculine industrial aura.

7. Neon Light

In vintage industrial style decoration, the application of luminance is extremely important. Neon lights have gloriously become the best option in the darker tones, which not only enhances the indoor lighting but also increases the color saturation. The bright light can vaguely see the texture of different tungsten filaments, washing out the old times when flickering. Use neon signs to add modern elements for everything in the wilderness. Although there is not too much gorgeous polish, it does shows the exceeding fascination and memories of the years. Neon signs are naturally born for the industry.

8. Green Plants

In a minimalist industrial-style space, a bunch of green plants catches the eye. In the bathroom, it is a symbol of vitality and the most direct way to meet life. The industrial bathroom style tends to be concise and lively, while the contours of green plants are natural, and their forms are diverse, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding straight lines and eliminating the rigidity and monotony of the walls as well as increasing expressiveness at the same time. Imagine the potted plants in the bathroom and a touch of sunlight, making people feel like they are in nature. The combination of green bamboo and clear cement constructs special tranquility and Zen. The ornament of green plants neutralizes the minimalist cool tone of an industrial bathroom and weakens the heaviness of the dark background.