Industrial style for lofts: how to apply it in decoration

The industrial style emerged in New York in the 1950s, inspired by the lofts and warehouses where young artists settled. It is characterized by elements such as burnt cement, exposed bricks, metal structures, and visible installations, reflecting an urban and modern aesthetic that makes better use of the projects. Great architects, such as Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, influenced this concept with their minimalist and functional ideas.

Flavio Dalla Costa - Musician's Studio. CASACOR Tocantins 2024 project.

Flavio Dalla Costa - Estúdio do Músico. O projeto é um tributo ao estilo de vida urbano de um jovem apaixonado por instrumentos de corda. O arquiteto traz o ar industrial com destaque para as instalações aparentes, paredes e forro de concreto bruto, além de um piso de madeira que adiciona um toque de aconchego. Mobiliário de couro complementa o design urbano e despojado, e os instrumentos de corda, além de serem usados para a prática musical, se tornam elementos decorativos que refletem a personalidade criativa do morador, que no mesmo ambiente pode descansar e curtir a sua paixão pela música. (Edgard César/CASACOR)

How to transform projects with the industrial style

Contemporary, industrial and retro styles create a laid-back 180 m² apartment. Project Escala Arquitetura. In the photo, living and dining room with a brick wall, pictures and carpet.

Projeto Escala Arquitetura. (Fotos: André Nazareth / Produção: Andrea Falchi/CASACOR)

Raw Materials: Use burnt cement, exposed bricks, metal, and reclaimed wood, essential in the industrial aesthetic; Visible Installations: Expose electrical/plumbing installations and keep structures visible to reinforce the urban concept; Color Palette: Neutral colors, such as gray, black, and white, are essential to create the desired atmosphere, which can be combined with more vibrant touches;

Cyclist Studio. Ramiro Mendes. CASACOR Ceará Project 2014.

Studio Ciclista. Ramiro Mendes. Projeto da CASACOR Ceará 2014. (Divulgação/CASACOR)

Textures and Furniture: Mix metals and rustic woods. Prefer simple, functional, and rustic furniture; Lighting: Choose metal lamps and track lighting to provide modernity; Integration of Projects: Integrated projects are also characteristic, encouraging interaction, fluidity, and visual integrity.

Industrial style in practice

Creating a more modern aesthetic for your home can be done by betting on a few elements. If you are looking for inspiration, we made a selection of incredible projects that used the industrial style as a tool to make the projects much more beautiful and full of creativity. Check it out below!

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Loft Cinex - Ney Lima. Project of CASACOR Brasília 2017

(Divulgação)

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Project of the Escala Arquitetura office.

(Fotos: André Nazareth / Produção: Andrea Falchi)

Industrial kitchen by Érica Salgueiro at CASACOR 2017

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Industrial Kitchen - Érica Salgueiro. CASACOR São Paulo 2017.

(Denilson Machado)

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Writer's Studio - Caroline Taveira, Mariana Barbosa and Barbara Schwartz. CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2017 project.

(Divulgação)

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Gourmet kitchen - Deise Maturana. Project of CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2019

(Divulgação)

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Studio +55, by Triart Architecture - CASACOR São Paulo

(Divulgação)

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Loft Morhar - Rafaella Bittencourt. Project of CASACOR Pernambuco 2019.

(Denilson Machado)

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Ana Weege's Project.

(Rafael Renzo)

Gabriela Prado is an industrial-style apartment with 140 square meters. It features a beautiful garden with cacti designed by Kadu Lopes.

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Gabriela Prado's Project.

(Kadu Lopes)

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Ana Cano Milman - Loft of Arts. Project of CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2024.

(André Nazareth)

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