Industrial combines concrete, steel, and brick with robust, sculptural plants. In this style guide, you'll discover which plants bring that tough loft vibe to your interior.
The most important thing in 30 seconds
+Industrial design revolves around concrete, steel, brick, and raw materials
+Choose sculptural, robust plants with character
+Dracaena, Beaucarnea, and Sansevieria are the favorites
+Work with a few strong statement plants rather than many small ones
+Concrete and metal pots in dark shades complete the look
+The deep green stands out against a neutral, understated palette
What is Industrial
Industrial is an interior style that combines the rugged loft ambiance of concrete, steel, and brick with robust, sculptural plants. The result is raw, functional, and full of character, a space that feels honest and unpolished. Plants provide a living accent that softens the hard materials without diminishing their strength.
The color palette is subdued and dark: gray, anthracite, black, and rust predominate. Against this backdrop, the deep green of a sculptural plant stands out even more. You don't opt for a jungle, but for a few strong solitary plants with a sturdy silhouette, a Dracaena with a raw branched trunk, a Beaucarnea as a living sculpture, a Sansevieria that provides rhythm.
In this style guide, we show which plants and plant types suit an industrial interior, share our top 5 from the collection, and provide concrete styling tips. You'll learn how to work with concrete and metal pots and how to combine plants with raw materials so that the contrast works for you.
Whether you're furnishing a real loft or simply looking for a rugged accent in a corner, you'll find the green foundation here for a raw and characterful home. Discover the complete industrial collection and choose your sculptural solitary.
Characteristics of the Industrial style
The building blocks that make a Industrial interior recognizable.
1
Concrete, steel and brick
The industrial style leans on raw materials. Concrete, steel and exposed brickwork form the base, and plants in concrete or metal pots fit right in.
2
Dark and neutral tones
The colour palette is understated and tough. Grey, anthracite, black and rust dominate, which makes the deep green of a sturdy plant stand out even more.
3
Sculptural, robust plants
Industrial calls for plants with character. Sculptural solitaires, cacti and graphic foliage plants give the loft mood a living, powerful accent.
Which plants suit Industrial
Sculpturale solitairen
Hoogte, 110 to 220 cm
A Dracaena or Beaucarnea works like a living sculpture. Its sturdy trunk and graphic silhouette fill a room with character, exactly what industrial calls for.
Cacti and succulents
Hoogte, 40 to 120 cm
Cacti and succulents add a raw, desert-like touch. Their sleek shapes and low maintenance suit a loft's functional look perfectly.
Strakke grafische bladplanten
Hoogte, 80 to 130 cm
The Sansevieria, with its straight, vertical leaves, adds rhythm and structure. A graphic plant that looks tough and asks for little attention.
Yucca and desert plants
Hoogte, 80 to 190 cm
Yucca and related desert plants are tough and nearly indestructible. Their sculptural silhouette and dry look reinforce the raw character of the style.
Top 5 plants for a Industrial interior
Onze favoriete planten voor een Industrial interieur, gekozen door onze stylingexperts. Met per plant de reden waarom hij werkt.
The branched Dracaena Marginata is the ultimate industrial solitary plant. Its raw, branched trunk and graphic foliage form a living picture that fills a loft space with character.
The Sansevieria Laurentii adds rhythm and structure with its sleek, upright leaves. A graphic plant that looks tough, needs little attention and suits concrete perfectly.
The Beaucarnea, also called ponytail palm, has a sculptural trunk that reinforces the tough loft mood. Indestructible and a real eye-catcher with raw character.
The Yucca Rostrata is tough and desert-like with a sleek, graphic silhouette. Its dry look blends seamlessly with the raw materials of an industrial interior.
The Opuntia cactus adds a raw, graphic touch. Its characteristic pad shape makes it the perfect sculptural solitary plant in a loft with an industrial look.
Styling tips for Industrial
Do
Choose concrete or metal pots
A concrete or steel pot reinforces the raw character of the style. The materials blend seamlessly with the loft mood and let the sturdy plant come into its own.
Do
Go for a strong sculptural plant
Give each zone a bold solitary plant such as a Dracaena or Beaucarnea. A strong silhouette does more than a collection of small plants and keeps the look tough.
Do
Combine with raw materials
Set your plants against a backdrop of concrete, brick or steel. The contrast between living green and raw materials completes the industrial look.
Don't
Vermijd schattige pastelpotten
Soft pastels and pretty pots clash with the tough industrial look. Stick to dark, neutral and raw materials.
Don't
Not too many small plants
Lots of loose, small plants make the look messy and drain the style of its power. Choose a few large, sculptural specimens with impact instead.
Don't
Avoid a romantic look
Floral, soft and romantic accents clash with the functional, raw mood. Keep it sleek, sturdy and full of character.
Frequently asked questions about Industrial
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Industrial style.
Which plants suit an industrial interior?+
Choose sculptural, robust plants with character. Dracaena, Beaucarnea, Sansevieria, cacti and Yucca are classics. Combine them with raw materials such as concrete and steel for a tough loft look.
Which pots suit an industrial style?+
Choose pots in concrete, raw metal or steel in dark and neutral tones. These materials reinforce the raw character and make the green of your {plant} stand out.
Which plants are low-maintenance for a loft?+
Sansevieria, Yucca, Beaucarnea and cacti need little water and cope well with changing conditions. Ideal for a loft where you do not want to tend to plants daily.
How much light do industrial-style plants need?+
Many industrial-style plants like a bright spot but also tolerate a little less light. A {plant} does well by a window with indirect light. Cacti and Yucca, on the other hand, want a sunny spot.
How many plants do I need for an industrial look?+
Industrial is about power, not numbers. Choose a few large, sculptural solitary plants and give them space. Two or three statement plants in a room are often enough.
How do I keep an industrial-style plant healthy indoors?+
Most industrial-style plants like a dry base. Water only when the soil has dried out well, keep them out of cold draughts and choose a pot with good drainage.
Do industrial-style plants also suit a small space?+
Absolutely. In a small space choose a single strong solitary plant such as a Sansevieria or compact Dracaena. Its sleek silhouette fills the space without feeling busy.
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