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Industrial style has been really trendy in recent years, but now, many are updating the look with a touch of contemporary luxe for a home that is more refined than "raw", but still edgy.
Whether mixing up concrete screed finishes with fine wood pieces, polished marble or elaborately designed furniture, it adds another dimension to the run-of-the-mill industrial-style!
Incorporating elements inspired by industrial settings such as warehouses, factories, and urban lofts, this design style offers several advantages for homeowners who are looking for a modern and edgy look in their living spaces.
5-Room HDB in Serangoon
After a decade of living in their five-room HDB flat in Serangoon (pictured above), this couple in their then-40s decided on a long-overdue facelift for their home. Aluminum cable trays run across the house's ceiling beams, while stainless steel home accessories and furniture give the house a simple, utilitarian feel.
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The loft-like home has a unique C-shape layout that hugs the kitchen.
Singaporean Filmmaker, Roystan Tan's Condo in Serangoon
Royston envisioned his apartment - a double-storey two-plus one-bedroom condominium unit in Serangoon - as a blank canvas that allows him to change his environment whenever he likes — very much like living on a film set!
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1-Room Condo, River Valley
Presented with an unusual layout – this modestly sized apartment in River Valley had several small rooms and impractical bay windows – interior designers James Koh and Ben Loke from 19sixtyseven decided to simplify the way space is organised in this home.
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The mismatched seats give the dining area a laid-back air. The "concrete screed" wall is actually a wallcovering!
3-Room HDB Flat
For homeowner Chris Huang - private chef and runs an interior design firm, Bowerman Interior Planner, that’s plenty of space to cook, serve, work and rest in. Far from being dreary or uninspiring, this sunny weekend retreat combines modern industrial decor – or what Chris dubs “rough luxe” – with a jolt of Chinois chic.
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An open-concept kitchen with an island takes centre stage against a backdrop combining red corrugated galvanised iron (CGI) sheets and neon light tubes that form the Chinese character for ‘home’.
5-Room HDB at Sumang Walk
The brief was to create a home with a blend of industrial and rustic elements, which is apparent the moment you enter the home. The cement screed floor, a feature characteristic of the industrial theme, continues past the foyer and into the living and kitchen and dining areas.
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5-Room HDB in Punggol
With an upsurge of industrial-inspired cafes around town back in 2016, it came as no surprise that homeowners and frequent cafe-hoppers Jason Pang and Cherlene Tan wanted an industrial theme for their first home – a five-room HDB flat in Punggol.
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5-Room HDB in Punggol
This edgy five-room HDB flat (designed by interior designers Kelvin Teo from Space Sense Studio) has cool charcoal tones, combined with metallic features, to create a space that has a full-on industrial feel.
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Minimalist Industrial HDB
By encasing all the "unsightly" features within a home such as storage, cupboards, and an entrance to a washroom within a glossy black "box", the home is left with an uncluttered appearance that's rare in smaller apartments. Interiors designed by Spacedge Designs.
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Industrial HDB 5-Room Flat
Many homeowners have a partiality towards the industrial look, but may not want to commit fully to the rawness that the décor theme immediately conjures.
For a more subtle industrial effect, the interior designers from Space Sense manage to inject a warm, homey vibe into this five-room HDB flat with the honey-toned veneer flooring.
Living Room
A living room wall is made less boring by creating a niche from "missing" bricks.
Open Concept Kitchen
The open-concept kitchen coheres with the black, white and wood theme in the living areas.
Bathroom
Black was made the dominant colour of the washroom - the pipe and window frame were even spray painted black to unify them to the look.
Bedroom
The bedroom was kept bare in order to make the concrete brick wall stand out.
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Industrial-Style HDB
You may think you’ve seen enough homes with the industrial look, but this one’s made unique with its thoughtful furnishings and accessories. Truly, it’s all in the details.
For the living room of this HDB flat, interior designers from Space Sense took inspiration from equipment case boxes commonly seen at concerts for the coffee and side table.
Brick TV Feature Wall
There is a balance of rough and smooth with the juxtaposition of the brick wall and timber flooring in the living area.
Concrete Screed Walls
The industrial theme is fleshed out as concrete screed walls and overhead beam in the kitchen.
Master Bedroom
The broody colour scheme in the common area gives way to a paler lighter wood tone for the master bedroom for a relaxing vibe.
Bathroom
Raw wood finishes were incorporated in the bathroom as well.
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