If you’re drawn to a look that feels laidback, looks natural and modern, yet provides functionality; industrial style furniture might just be the perfect fit for your home.
At La Joie Living, we offer one of the most beautifully curated selections of industrial style furniture Melbourne homeowners (and businesses) can explore, whether you’re styling a city apartment or a family home.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through what defines industrial style, how to mix and match pieces, and highlight five of our standout items within our collection.
What is Industrial Style and Why It Works
Industrial style draws inspiration from old factories, warehouses and urban lofts. At its heart, it embraces the raw, unfinished aesthetic of those spaces: exposed metal, natural or reclaimed wood, visible structural elements, and a minimalist utilitarian design.
Here are some of the defining features of the style:
Materials And Texture
Metal (iron or steel) and wood are most common. Furniture often pairs metal frames with wooden tops or shelves, sometimes with distressed or rustic finishes, celebrating natural grain and weathered surfaces.
Function-first Design
Industrial furniture tends to prioritise practicality and durability over ornate decoration. Clean lines, structural clarity, and simple silhouettes make it suited for everyday use and easy living.
Neutral and Earthy Palette
Think black, grey, brown and raw wood tones. It is a restrained palette that lets the materials shine and makes for a warm, cohesive look.
Atmosphere And Character
Rather than hiding structural or mechanical features, industrial style often highlights exposed beams, metal brackets, and visible bolts. It enhances the room with a quiet charm, creating a space that feels authentic and effortlessly grounding.
Trustworthy
Beyond aesthetics, industrial style is often valued because it’s durable and versatile, making it a very reliable choice no matter what kind of home or business you have.
How to Pair & Match Industrial Pieces
Choose Anchor Pieces
Rather than cluttering a room, start with one or two statement furniture items (perhaps a coffee table or shelving unit) then build the rest of the room around them.
Mix Materials and Textures
Balance the hardness of metal and wood with softer elements such as rugs, greenery and cushions. This helps soften the space to make it feel more inviting,
Stick to a Simple, Neutral Palette
Use blacks, greys, natural wood tones and muted earthy colours to start you off. From there, you can add personality through artwork, plants, soft furnishings or lighting accents.
Industrial Style Furniture Picks from La Joie Living
Detroit Industrial Nesting Coffee Table
If you're seeking industrial style lounge furniture, this Detroit Industrial Nesting Coffee Table is a terrific option if you want functional flexibility without compromising style. With metal legs and a wood top, it’s solid yet refined, combining industrial materials with practicality.
The design allows you to expand or contract the surface area as needed, making it useful for casual living, working from home, or socialising.
Pair it with a textured rug, a leafy plant or perhaps even a few of your favourite coasters and place mats for a softening touch and lived in look.
Industrial Detroit Loft TV Entertainment Unit
For anyone seeking living room furniture industrial style, the Industrial Detroit Loft TV Entertainment Unit offers the perfect blend of durability and design. It echoes the aesthetic of old workshop cabinetry in a polished, modern context.
The units’ clean, straight lines, as well as its significant storage and a robust build, balances form and function. It’s designed to anchor the room while offering practicality for media, electronics or storage.
Complement this unit with metal frame shelving, a neutral toned sofa and industrial style lighting. If your living room has concrete or exposed brick features (or even painted brick), this unit will amplify that loft-inspired atmosphere.
Industrial Detroit Loft Buffet Sideboard
Our Industrial Detroit Loft Buffet Sideboard is a flexible all-purpose piece that can be utilised in most any living space, or even as extra storage in a study or hallway. The natural oak wood and black iron construction fits perfectly with industrial decor, resulting in a stunning statement piece that can be used in a multitude of ways, demonstrating the essence of what industrial furniture is all about.
Not only does this piece provide lots of storage, a sturdy surface, and a design that complements other industrial pieces, It adds weight and presence to a room which can give a calming or grounding touch, leading to a more comforting and welcoming feel within the space.
To style it, you can use the top for decorative vases, plants, books, artwork and photography. Its neutral base makes it easier to style however you please depending on your personal taste.
Industrial Detroit Loft Oak Console Hall Table
The Industrial Detroit Loft Oak Console Hall Table is an excellent entryway or hallway piece for keys, mail, a lamp, or some decorative accents. It delivers the industrial look in a compact form.
This table brings a subtle, fashionable industrial element that sets the tone as soon as someone sees it. Its minimalist profile ensures it doesn’t overwhelm the room but its double shelving offers an incredibly spacious area, for an array of different items and uses.
Pairs perfectly with a mounted, mid-size mirror above the table. We recommend adding a few personal decorative pieces on top to soften the rawness of wood and metal. This can include a small plant or a metal tray for keys and everyday items.
Industrial Detroit 5 Tier Natural Oak & Iron Frame Open Cross Back Display Bookcase
A tall open shelf bookcase like the Industrial Detroit 5 Tier Natural Oak & Iron Frame Open Cross Back Display Bookcase, is one of the most versatile pieces you can own.
We believe it's a fantastic pick when you want reliable and sturdy industrial style bedroom furniture. It provides valuable space for your belongings while keeping the room feeling light and uncluttered, unlike bulkier alternatives that take up more room and can feel visually overwhelming.
It is ideal for books, plants, art, storage baskets, or display items because of its generous vertical storage. The strong industrial design adds the benefit of stylistically working across various living areas.
Since it is an open design, there is an added visual interest which allows you to style and personalise based on your taste. We believe it's excellent for personal items that you are proud of, admire or connect with.
Ready to Transform Your Home?
Explore our website for the full industrial collection or learn about our top picks for our Hampton style or French Provincial Furniture).
Contact us at La Joie Living today for further information, inquiries or updates. We would love to hear from you as we are committed to helping you achieve your vision for your home (or business), with our high quality collections at unbeatable prices.
