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Industrial

Picture frames made from raw, unfinished woods and designed to look like traditional building materials like iron and concrete help you complete the industrial look.

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Industrial design is the result of people converting old factories, mills and warehouses into urban residences. It's an honest and authentic look that uses what were once unsightly materials.

These frames have been designed to blend harmoniously with neutral tones and utilitarian features, creating the perfect balance between engineered and organic.

"It’s about proudly displaying the building materials that many try to conceal"

Industrial wall paint colours

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Colours

Creating a palette and balancing the use of colour in industrial design can be a tricky task. Don't distract from the striking beauty of a building's physical features, but it still has to feel homely and inviting enough.

Black, grey, white and brown should form the basis of your room. Choose accessories with moody hues before painting your walls to build up gradually. Whilst brighter Colours have their place, be restrained with your use.

Textures & Patterns

Stained woods, metal and leather help to create a moody and dramatic look. Try to use existing features like an exposed brick wall or natural wood floors before adding other elements.

Art Styles

There is an abundance of subject matter and styles to choose from when it comes to pop art. Everyday objects constantly capture British and American life, such as comic strips, billboards, commercial products, and celebrity images. These can instantly become iconic thanks to an artist's perception or a social trend. They tend to come in the form of commercially smooth paintings, mechanically reproduced silkscreens or large-scale facsimiles.

Pop Art

Pop art is a movement which emerged in Great Britain and the United States during the mid-to-late 1950s. Pop art presented a challenge to the traditions of fine art by including imagery from popular and mass culture. The art form found inspiration in contemporary advertising, comic books and mundane cultural objects. Artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichenstien were at the forefront of this art movement, pioneering pop art during the 1960s and beyond.

JJ ADAMS - USA Brands Limited Edition
Warhol - Marilyn Blue Art Print
Cock it and Pull it, Smokin' Gun Mini Poster

Black and White Photography

A perfect companion for your industrial interior is black and white photography, complementing the stark and harsh colour palette. You can look for images of icons such as Muhammad Ali and Audrey Hepburn, or try to find a picture depicting hardened working life such as “lunch atop a skyscraper”.

Blake Edwards - Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn)
Antonio Busiello - Atitlan Lake Print
Worlds highest standard of living picture

Moody Abstracts

Abstract wall art allows for highly impactful and conversational pieces when framed. Dramatic skies, wild landscapes and artistic gestures help to create dramatic moments that complete a moody looking industrial interior.

Gregory Lang - East Side Framed Canvas
Abstract Cubism Print
Definition by Patricia Richards
Exposed brick wall with white frame and leather chair

History

This now much loved interior theme was born in the 1970s as populations rose and industrial hubs became vacant as industry declined, resulting from stiff competition from other parts of the world.

It's now appreciated for its unapologetic lack of pretension and its absolute faith that stripped-back materials, salvaged items and raw materials will conjure a visual appeal like no other.