A distinct modification to the hard edge of industrial style is afoot- a reinterpretation best described as rustic industrial style.
Change is constant, and the world of design and decor is not exempt from changes or adaptions.
Rustic is often assigned to several different design styles, casting a broad net over the design application.
Industrial style is not a personal favorite, however, the present softening of hard edges in favor of tipping the scales ever so slightly towards a new traditional modern farmhouse look has the decorative oomph to win me over.
Back in the early 1980s, Dave the Builder became enamored with the modern meets contemporary design style that was all the rage.
Glass.
Chrome.
Metal color palette.
Dave the Builder was intrigued, and I was perplexed.
We met in the middle of are you kidding me and we’ll give it whirl.
We remodeled the living room/dining room combination to suit the style, and when completed we ended up with a space that was stark, cold, and characterless.
I absolutely hated the look.
Thank the design and decor gods Dave hated it to.
Balance plays a pivotal role in the completed look of any space.
The impact of a primary design style is often enhanced by a supporting decorating style.
Michael Dawkins Home
Now, I know I haven’t discovered something new, nor am I introducing an on trend design and decor phenomenon.
What I am drawing attention to is how design styles and decor tastes can, and do, evolve.
We embrace the base style elements, adding to and subtracting from in order to perfect and keep visual relevancy.
Rustic industrial style blurs the hard lines by emphasizing soft edges.
Like a uncorked bottle of wine, I liken the evolution of rustic industrial style to allowing a bottle of wine time to breathe.
More expressive and fully matured.
A little background for clarity:
The concept of industrial style decor gleans influence from the modern warehouse-loft-factory elements of design.
With rustic origins relating to vintage wares, industrial style typifies a commercial appeal through the incorporation of wood and metal into the interior design and decor.
The phrase pop of color is rooted in the lexicon of interior design and interior decorating, however, not all color palettes necessarily reflect the broad brush stroke of what we commonly consider color.
Natural in color, texture, pattern and appeal, neutral colors dominate the rustic industrial style palette.
Urban Archaeology
Where the classic color combination of black and white qualifies as the height of color perfection in some instances, a neutral color palette is a bold color choice in others.
Add in a mix of metals and the industrial style decor color palette is born.
Industrial to Farm Dining Table
This zinc plated metal and cedar base farm dining table by SDS Designs captures two hot on trend looks- modern farmhouse and industrial style decor.
Farm Dining Table by SDS Designs
You’ll notice more and more how the lines between these particular design and decor styles give life to rustic industrial style.
Carbon Loft Tilton 24-in Rustic Gunmetal Bar Stool
Sleek pendants and statement chandeliers visually qualify as a design tour de force.
Sadie Pendant || 1-light Oxidized Nickel Pendant ||  Bartlett Small Pendant in French White ||  Isabel 1-Light Pendant in Colonial Blue FinishÂ
Modern Haning Lighting Fixture Golden Ceilling Light ||  1-light Oxidized Brass Pendant || Uttermost Pontoise 1-light Distressed Ivory Metal Mini Pendant ||  Quoizel Amherst Mottled Cocoa 3-light Pendant
vidaXL Coffee Table Black Solid Mango Wood
Pulling home decor accents and accessories from other design styles avoids, or at least greatly diminishes, the risk of the space becoming locked into the hard line look of a particular decorating style.
Uttermost Yerevan Wood Leg Lamp
Uttermost Lev Gold Metal Wall Decor
Bremerton 4L Bronze Wood Cage Linear Chandelier Island Pendant Light
Mercana Leighton I 15 x 20 Gold Toned Metal Spherical Pendant Light
Industrial Hanging Wired Pendant LightÂ
Carbon Loft Enstad 12-inch Fired Bronze Bowl 1-light Pendant
Carbon Loft Hoesl 14.5-inch Metal Sphere 1-light Pendant
My personal choice for an in the style for replicating the very stylish storage solution option in the above image.
Cypress Industrial Adjustable Metal BarstoolÂ
It’s quite surprising how the mixing of antiques or in the style of antiques pieces with today’s modern styles works a room to its visual advantage.
La Grange Hostyn Kitchen Island
Art Leon Counter Height Metal Barstools with Eiffel Legs(Set of 2)
Staying true to one particular decor style proves a comfort zone of sorts, while the constant discovery of what accents and accessories best fit your decorative style portfolio results in a satisfying experience.
When the winds of design and decor change and blow inspiration your way, step out of the box and try a new decor style.
The result may beautifully surprise you.
