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Industrial Storage in Romantic Spaces

It may seem like you need a downtown loft or a modernist glass house to pull off the industrial look, but it's not so. Industrial pieces often have a sturdy vintage charm that allows them to fit in with more traditional decor. If you need proof, click through the images above. Each of them illustrates a different way to incorporate industrial storage into a romantic room...

 
 

File cabinets, metal lockers and wire baskets abound in these homes, which range from cottage to country style. In every room, warm fabrics and patterns soften the hard edges of metal, while industrial pieces bring a little bit of grit to spaces that otherwise might seem too girly. For sources and more information from these photos, click on the links below:

1 Entryways from Tine K
2 Wardrobe Alternative: Locker Storage in the Bedroom
3 Linen Storage from Cabbages and Roses
4 Laundry Room from Country Home
5 Storage Solutions from Ideal Home

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I love industrial in the home! The first two photos are goregous! especially that bedroom!

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posted by jessimarie33 on April 7th 2009 at 4:45pm
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steampunk lite?

posted by Where You Hang Your Hat on April 7th 2009 at 5:49pm
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Rogue robots are less likely to attack humans who have industrial elements in their home. At least that's what I've been told.

posted by Seaside on April 7th 2009 at 6:28pm
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I concure with Seaside. Hilarious.

posted by tenderoni on April 7th 2009 at 10:20pm
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