Warm Industrial

After working with designer Natalie Dubrovska from Dubrovska Studios, Bogdan and Mariia were able to hone in on what they love about design. Natural materials add small touches of peace and fulfillment to a home that blends industrial with coziness.

Taylor is an interior designer and indoor plant shop owner living in Seattle, and her biggest challenge with her rental space was a small budget. But she did nearly everything on her own, from decorating, painting, and more.

Thanks to how open this space is to the outdoors, you can't tell that it's small at all!

Estefania's home in Lima, Peru features tons of different textures, like exposed concrete, bricks, adobe, mosaics, wood, laminates, and lots of rugs, a bold mix that gives every room a strong identity.

Architecture and landscape architecture graduate student Caleb Brackney bought a 36’ 1995 Thomas International school bus on Facebook Marketplace in February 2020 for $3K. The rest of his only 10k budget he spent on turning the bus to a tiny house one wheels.

Author and New York Times journalist Jessica Bennett explains that while it's useless in terms of noise or light, her loft's open wall/bookshelf makes for a lovely zoom background.

A fully off-grid home sleeps six comfortably, has a full kitchen, a custom six-foot foldable dining table, an office space, a bathroom with a shower, and more.

Sandra and Carlos made this home their own by tearing down walls to create an open concept space, updating the floors and windows, and blending personal touches throughout.

Amazingly, Tim bought nothing new for his condo remodel, opting to visit local secondhand shops and estate sales as well as scouring Craigslist.

Prop stylist and cookbook author Annette Joseph lives in one of the DREAMIEST homes in Atlanta.

The small house is also proof that minimalism doesn't have to mean boring.

Shilpa and her husband rent and can't do much changing of fixtures, but they've added plants and cute accents to warm this industrial apartment up!

When Manuel and Javier first bought this small Bueno Aires condo, it DID NOT look like the lovely and airy space that it is today.

The open layout and concrete floors make it easy to clean.

To offset the large amount of negative space that the high ceilings created, these renters played with bold accent walls and doors and took advantage of the space for art and storage.

The kitchen also features a $5 DIY "backsplash" idea that totally transformed the space.

This wedding planner and her husband, a photographer, live in this open-plan Seattle loft home that they laid out brilliantly.

John and Maryana transformed their rental apartment by creating abstract, modern murals using affordable Washi tape!

Rana Argenio is the founder of direct-to-consumer linens brand 10 Grove and lives in this industrial Tribeca apartment with her husband.

Erin didn't have a color scheme in mind when she first began renting this apartment, she just kind of let everything flow in.

Amanda Wolters shares this 380-square-foot tiny house called "Ladybird" with her two pups, Barb and Vera.

The unit is one of nine residences in a converted former refrigeration factory and features a large open-plan living area with original wall-to-wall factory windows.

Adorable in style, this house is full of small-space lessons anyone could use for a size-challenged home, from a DIY Murphy bed (using hardware found on Amazon), to sliding doors, and even the use of color in a compact space.

Photographer Josh Olson says creating a home you love is all about communication. "Your pieces should be in constant communication with each other, be it through their palette, geometry, or narrative."

Victor's small bungalow features a lot of dramatic black hues, yet it manages to still feel light and airy.

“We did everything; rewiring, plumbing, plastering, we even replaced the staircase,” says Claire. They then redecorated, bit by bit, over the next five years,

Built in 1899, this Brooklyn brownstone is a mix of '70s vintage-inspired pieces with a classic twist.

It's packed with great ideas for small spaces!

This apartment used to be the building's laundry room, and there are still the original, handwritten instructions for the washing machines and the electrical system framed on the walls.

Gorgeous views, cool architecture, modern furniture and more... yes this hip Barcelona loft has it all!

This loft-like apartment in an old historic building is a rental and full of stylish ideas.

This warm, industrial modern Chicago loft is beautiful any day of the year, but decorated for the holidays it's even lovelier.

Collaborating on redecorating this home was the biggest—and most rewarding—challenge they’ve had to overcome as a couple.

Name: Laura Gibson and family Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned No matter whether you’re personally a fan of farmhouse chic style or not, you have to hand it to Laura Gibson: She’s a woman (and blogger) with a distinct style. And an attention to detail that customizes every inch of a plain home.

A fiber artist and a suit designer downsized from a three-bedroom house to a one-bedroom condo in a downtown Portland high-rise.

Jon O'Shaughnessy is inspired by the things that make him happy—travel, the outdoors, and forests.

Sruthi and Gautam sought to create a cozy home with "come sit here and chill" vibes, something that would fit their family's personality.

Natural wood, toned-down whites, and neutrals in all shades make this small studio apartment feel good.

Just across the river from Portland, Rebekah and Larry found a warm and woodsy mid-century modern gem they now call home.

It's got a lot of character and a very industrial vibe.

Bert is a history buff and graphic designer, and actively supports artists by collecting their wares. He shares his cool condo with pups Biscuit and Ms. Millie Nelson.

Historic industrial elements like an 1800s oven, original masonry, and porcelain subway bricks blend with this residential contractor's modern decor tastes.

Almost everything in this interior designer and vintage furniture dealer's home is from a vintage or thrift store.

Name: Muriel and Jean-Marc Liévin Location: Bordeaux, France Size: 3,013 square feet Years lived in: 17 years, owned Muriel and Jean-Marc’s home studio is nestled in an antique industrial building in the charming city of Bordeaux, France. Their house remodel project started 17 years ago when they moved into the bare and industrial two-story building with their two small children. The street level was a plumbing workshop with a living area on the first floor.

Much of the items in this industrial Brooklyn loft were found on the side of the road, the Craiglist free section, or this building's "freeshelf."

This old wool factory building converted into artist lofts is full of earth tones, textures, and pops of acid green/yellow.

Digital and experiential brand designer Melissa Alam lives in an 1800-square-foot loft, where she also hosts events like the annual conference for women called FearlessCon.

Not only did this couple do much of the house's renovation work themselves, the entire neighborhood pitched in. Their style? Reverent and resourceful!

The apartment is in a converted 19th-century mansion and has high ceilings, beautiful wood floors, and original crown molding.

Name: Brigid Andrews Location: Clinton Hill — Brooklyn, NY Size: 1,300 square feet Years lived in: 4.5 years, renting Brigid Andrews, a merchandising director, has been a part of the fashion world for 15+ years. And her Brooklyn apartment reflects this experience… as well as her love for eye-catching visuals. Stacks of fashion magazines cover the top of the credenza in the bedroom, transforming it into a show-stopping feature.

Architectural and interior designer Francis Dominguez has designed a 305-square-foot studio apartment beautifully.

Apartment Therapy's Lifestyle Editor calls her style: Rock ‘n Roll Bohemian Goth!

Name: Lauren Wilson Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan Size: 1,850 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, owned Interior designer — and mom to three kids — Lauren Wilson says it’s hard to believe that she’s been in her family home for five years. When she moved in, she envisioned an open space that she and her husband could create and build on their own. However, the space was anything but the open-concept she dreamed about.