Category: industrial

The industrial look is as popular as ever and the fact that it can be stylised to you personally is what makes it such a great choice. We take a look at relaxing the boundaries of the style to pull together a great landscape with a relaxed industrial look.

The industrial dining room

Suiting every room in the home, the relaxed industrial style is particularly pleasing in the dining room. Easily switching between the formal and informal, there are many gems in our collections that create a beautiful dining room.

The industrial dining table – here we’ve used the Mitcham spider leg industrial dining table – is the centre of attention, helped not just by its style but by the detail of the legs. The spider leg formation makes it sturdy and balanced but also adds exquisite detailing too.

Rattan dining chairs

Reclaimed wood furniture is the mainstay of the industrial style as too, are other natural materials. Rattan is a strong material and sustainably sourced too. From a fast-growing plant on tropical climes, once dried, the long fronds can be weaved together in all kinds of patterns, perfect for creating strong, durable pieces of furniture.

That’s why the Hampstead rattan dining chairs are the perfect addition to the table. As a natural material, its shading and hue will vary from one product to another but will always be perfect. Coupled with its dark metal legs, they tastefully complement the industrial look.

If you prefer a different style, faux leather dining chairs would be just as effective and beautiful against the raw yet stylish edge of the industrial oak dining table.

The sideboard supporting player

For the dining room, there is no better piece that a sideboard. Available in a range of sizes, we opted for the large sideboard from the Mitcham collection to bring cohesion and symmetry to the setting.

Accessories

The details are important but when it comes to the industrial style, you want to add detailing without clutter. And that means well-chosen pieces and additions that stay within the broad realms of the style.

Aside from the main pieces of reclaimed wood furniture, the smaller details we used include the beautiful Gustine mirror. The modern take of the starburst round wall mirror, there is something about this mirror that oozes industrial style.

Alongside this, we’ve used a natural material in the pendant light. Bamboo is not dissimilar to rattan but is lighter as it is hollow. The bamboo pendant light works well with the rattan dining chairs but will also be ideal if you use faux leather dining chairs too.

Linen is another material that works well with the industrial style as it too is natural and sourced from sustainable suppliers and manufacturers. With a range of colours, it can be tough to choose but with the beautiful white background and forest green, we opt for grey linen tablecloth. Use as a cover when you want a formal take to the table or as a table runner for a more relaxed mood. Match it with linen napkins and you have the perfect place setting too.

Just when you think something can’t be improved on, along comes an alternative that brings even more to a piece – and that’s just how we feel about spider legs for dining tables. We’re clearly not alone with this viewpoint as this style of table has become increasingly popular, sending us all into a spin (see what we did there?!) But, how best to style this statement dining table?

Industrial chic

Reclaimed wood furniture is naturally beautiful, the result of repurposing hardwood from its original use bringing with it its story and history. But this doesn’t mean that all the wood used is rough and unrefined, far from it as can be seen in many of the oak pieces we have in our collection.

When it comes to style, you’ll be hard pushed to find one that is more practical and versatile than the industrial look. And when it comes to spider leg tables, the oak dining table from our Rocco collection rocks the industrial chic look.

Make the most of this 6 seater dining table with a mix of both faux leather dining chairs and a dining bench. And because the legs don’t get in the way, you can add two more chairs to easily make it into an 8 seater industrial dining table.

Generous proportions

Similar in its industrial style, is this beautiful 8 seater dining table with heavy set spider legs that sit perfectly within the industrial style dining room. As well as faux leather dining chairs, you could also add an extra layer of texture with one of our linen tablecloths acting as a table runner (simply fold along its long edge) along with matching linen napkins. The beautiful oak table top will enjoy the soft caress of linen, which won’t detract from the grain nor the warmth of this magnificent hardwood.

Up the detailing

There is no reason why a dining table can’t have an element of intrigue, which is possibly why the spider leg Sussex oak dining table is becoming a firm favourite. The parquet wooden top adds a welcome note of interest and one that will catch your guests’ eyes.

There is a sense of the elaborate about this table which is why velvet dining chairs make the perfect tableside companions. And with the darker coloured wood and edging, you can afford to match with a decadent coloured velvet too.

Farmhouse fanfare

It isn’t just the industrial style dining room that would welcome the spider leg dining table. The stunning white legs of this oak dining table are magnificent. Bright and fresh, it will resonate within the farmhouse style where you want the lightness of wood tone that sits well alongside white painted furniture. You could always team this with wooden dining chairs but we think it deserves a little more, which is why leather dining chairs are the order of the day.

The dining table with spider legs are popular for many reasons – you can seat people all around the edge without worrying about knees and feet kicking the table legs. But there is also something more in the unusual shape and detailing of the legs. And we all like something different.

It’s no wonder we love the industrial style for your dining room – minimal, yet warm, practical, yet stylish, the industrial style has something to offer every home. But when it comes to lighting the industrial reclaimed wood furniture in the room, such as the reclaimed wood dining table, just what kind of industrial pendant light will cast a fabulous glow that allows the grain to stand out?

At the heart of this utilitarian style is the marriage of natural and ‘industrial’ materials. And so exposed beams and brickwork is the order of the day. In the dining room, this means fusing reclaimed wood with the coolness of steel and other metals.

Pendant lighting is ideal in the dining room as it can cast a soft glow above the dining table, perfect for when you want to create ambience when entertaining and for when you need a practical layer of light too. But which style suits the industrial dining room?

Stick with natural materials

A chandelier would look a little out of place over your 6 seater dining table, although it is possible to add a streak of glamour to the industrial style. That said, sticking with natural materials is a great way forward. But that doesn’t mean it has to be predictable.

Volcanic rock

Yes, you read that right! Volcanic rock pendant lights make for the perfect style simply because they have a raw yet refined edge to them that fits right in with the crux of the industrial style.

Imagine the talking point of these pendant lights as your guests sit around your 8 seater dining table!

Contemporary woodchip shades

This is recycling and repurposing at its best. Wood shavings and dust are often compressed into wood pellets, making great fuel for biomass boilers and heating systems. Who knew that wood chips also make a great material for lampshades too?

The woodchip pendant light would be ideal in an industrial dining room that also has a contemporary edge to it. This pendant light is the perfect contrast for casting its illuminating glow above an oak dining table and chairs, flanked by both a sideboard and bookcase for a symmetrical finish.

Bamboo beauty

A bamboo pendant light can also look stunning in the industrial styled dining room, sitting well alongside other items of reclaimed wood furniture. Bamboo is a lightweight hollow material that is not only light to the touch but has a lightness about its style and finish too. This doesn’t mean it is lost in the room, especially when you opt for larger pendant shades or shaped ones for your bamboo light. in other words, add a touch of underestimated detail and allow your diners to discover its beauty as the evening wears on.

Rattan rhapsody

It’s easy to confuse bamboo and rattan but whereas bamboo is hollow, rattan is solid. Strong and capable of holding different shapes, the voluminous shade of a rattan pendant light above your industrial dining table could be just what is needed.

Casting a scattered glow around the room, the black rattan shade is certainly dramatic, without adding clutter to the eyeline.

If there is one common frustration with some dining tables it is the inevitable banging of legs against the table legs and the restriction of how many people you can fit around the table edge. But we two different types of dining table legs that could be a solution to this entertaining dilemma – the decadent spider leg acting as a central pedestal leg and the u-bar dining table.

The white spider leg dining table

Increasingly popular are our spider leg dining tables – and no wonder, as this luxury oak table doesn’t limit the number of people you can sit around the edge!

Everyone is welcome and there are few limitations when it comes to movement too. Styling the Amalfi white spider leg table is easy. It’s a simple matter of placing an accent on its two main features – the white spider legs and the beautiful grain of the oak tabletop.

As well as leather dining chairs, our Colette reclaimed wood metal open display unit is the perfect supporting partner and ideal for mounting your accessories. A pendant light hanging above the dining table is very on-trend and bohemian or Ibiza villa style with a bamboo pendant light – take a look at the Sergia large pendant light, for example. When the time comes to dress the table, we think nothing says casual elegance more than chic white linen napkins.

The U bar dining table

Whilst the detailing of the spider legs helps the Amalfi table to stand out, it doesn’t mean that the u-bar version of the oak dining table is any less elegant or chic.

In fact, if you heavily favour the industrial style, then you may prefer the thicker set legs which sit at either end of the table. The positioning of the legs around this 6-seater dining table, mean you can use all sides of the table in comfort and with greater movement.

The Amalfi u-bar oak dining table is a beautiful piece of dining room furniture that works so well with many of our industrial-inspired pieces.

For example, when it comes to complementing pieces, we don’t think you can get much better than the Chelwood reclaimed wood bookcase. Light in tone and texture, it mirrors the darker tones of this industrial dining table perfectly.

How to style it best

Alongside some well-chosen accessories, upholstered dining chairs should invite diners to loiter a while. We’ve opted for the Luxe Daisy chairs in taupe velvet. Velvet dining chairs must surely be one of the most decadent of choices but one that doesn’t jar against the utilitarian approach of the industrial style. The luxurious velvet fabric in a light colour makes for the perfect partners around this table.

As with the spider leg dining table, we opted for a pendant light so that the grain of the oak tabletop is brought to life, a warming sight to see on any occasions. Harking back to the natural roots of this style, the large woodchip pendant light completes the scene.

And finally, to round off the look we opted for a Louis de Poortere rug in a sand colour, the perfect balance to the blackness of the U bar legs, but also ideal for pulling together with the taupe velvet dining chairs.

Both as inspiring as the next, it’s impossible to choose a favourite between these two stylish interiors.

Practical streamlined and functional it may be, but it is possible to add hints of luxury to the industrial style.

Opt for reclaimed wood dining table

The industrial style is a fusion between metal, especially steel and iron, with the beauty and warmth of reclaimed wood. This Lansdowne industrial dining table is a perfect example of this. Sleek and understated, it sits perfectly with two different seating options. You can opt for one or the other or mix them should the mood take you. For example, this wooden bench is from the same collection as the table, perfect for marrying with an extendable table in your luxurious industrial style dining room.

faux leather dining chairs add texture and warmth, as well as a depth of colour.

Set against white walls, you can see how this luxurious industrial dining room is beginning to take shape.

Supporting acts

As you can see, the room is not devoid of character as there is plenty of space and display areas for key accessories including plants, a must in any stylish dining room. The reclaimed sideboard is perfect as closed storage and for framing the industrial extendable table in situ too.

Open display shelving is ideal for showcases those little luxurious touches. A reclaimed wood bookcase that emulates the reclaimed wood dining table and sideboard both in colour and style creates the cohesive backdrop that turns this dining room landscape from ordinary to opulent.

The accessories

Aside from well-chosen accessories and this season’s must-have greenery of plants, there are other additions you can consider to add a luxurious spin on the room.

Lighting is key, especially layers of light which is exactly what is on offer with the black bamboo pendant light hanging over the table. It is a stunning centrepiece as too is the large table lamp adorning the reclaimed sideboard. The black shades of both balance the dining room with the recycled glass base of the lamp marrying perfectly with reclaimed wood furniture and adding a touch of drama we just adore.

Contributing to layers of light is the beautiful Heath large wall mirror hung behind the sideboard. As well as reflecting both natural and ambient lighting, the mirror also serves an important role in framing the sideboard in its place. It also makes the room feel taller, adding a decadent accent to the tall fronds of the plants and the height of the table lamp.

Dress the table

And finally, for a luxurious industrial dining room you need to add texture and hints of colour, but be careful not to over do it and distract the eye from the larger details. Linen is a wonderful fabric for the industrial look. There is a coarseness to it that fits the industrial nature of the room but this texture also adds luxury too. Use the linen tablecloth as a runner, a way of staying true to the functional approach of this style.

Collectively, this dining room stays true to the industrial style roots, but the addition of luxurious textures, such as linen and bamboo, recycled glass and the like, make for a beautiful dining room exuding in style and luxury.

Here at Modish Living we too are concerned about making sure that everything we do doesn’t harm the environment. From packaging to sustainable transport, we are doing our best to make the small changes that make a difference in slowing climate change. We’ve long looked at products that are sustainable – the fact that we sell reclaimed wood furniture gives a very big clue – but now we are turning our attention to lighting.

And it’s for this reason that we are proud to launch our new range of eco lights. Not only are they super energy efficient but they too, like our reclaimed wood furniture pieces, are made, in part, from natural materials.

On top of this, they are some of the most stylish eco lights on the market today.

Rock light

Rock is not a material that you would naturally associate with lighting but that’s exactly what the rock pendant light is made from! Or, to be precise, volcanic rock, a dense but light material that is relatively easy for craftspeople to work with.

As a rustic or even Scandinavian style kitchen pendant lighting, the rock pendant light is just superb. It would also suit the industrial style kitchen or living room too… available in large and small, these are a great intro to the rest of the new lighting range.

Bamboo Manta Triple Pendant Light

Bamboo is a fabulous sustainable material. Fast-growing, bamboo is naturally tough when it is dried. Responsibly sourced bamboo is even better because you know that the farmer and the community have received a fair wage for their work.

The cluster of three bamboo pendant light would be perfect hung above the farmhouse table or even in the minimal, yet warm Scandinavian style kitchen diner. With coordinating patterns on the shade, this 3 light pendant is effortless when slipping into your kitchen or diner.

Large Woodchip Pendant Light

At first glance, the shades on this pendant light could be flecked plastic but what you wouldn’t expect it to be would be compressed wood chip – but that’s exactly what it is!

As a hanging light, the delightful shape to this shaded light is ideal in many rooms. If you want a hint of style in the hallway without compromising on the luminosity of the light, then this is just perfect. They have a great look to them which again makes them perfect for the Scandinavian and rustic style but we also think that if you have an edgy, modern taste, then these make a statement too.

Bamboo Orbital Pendant Light

These bamboo pendant lights would look great anywhere and because they come in three colours, there is an option for every room. In the living room, a black pendant light would be ideal adding a flick of colour without being overly oppressive. It would look brilliant in the dining room too, especially where you have dark wood furniture and a generous hint of 1920s glamour.

The white and neutral bamboo pendant lights would be ideal in the Scandinavia kitchen or dining room as both add a warm, neutral tone of colour. Clearly, this would work for the rustic style too, where colour is also kept within the range of creamy, warm shades.

Opting for eco lighting is not just great for the environment but for you too. The inner glow of satisfaction that you are being proactive in protecting the environment can’t be underestimated.