Industrial Entryway Ideas
A industrial entryway offers a solid design foundation with plenty of room for personal expression. Raw, honest spaces celebrating urban warehouse heritage. This combination draws on industrial's signature elements—exposed brick and concrete and visible ductwork and pipes—to transform your entryway into a space that's both beautiful and functional.
Why Industrial Works for Entryways
Industrial can work well in a entryway when you balance the style's core elements with the room's functional needs. Focus on exposed brick and concrete while ensuring the space still serves its purpose: entryways welcome guests, provide a place to transition from outdoors to indoors, and offer storage for everyday essentials like coats, shoes, and keys. they set the tone for your home's style. Select materials like Exposed brick or Concrete that can handle the demands of this room.
When designing a industrial entryway, consider limited space in many homes. Industrial design typically addresses this through visible ductwork and pipes. Also keep in mind the room's welcoming ambient light and keys and daily essentials when selecting furniture and finishes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Creates a cohesive industrial aesthetic
- Exposed brick and concrete
- Industrial color palette works well for entryways
- Quality materials like Exposed brick add lasting value
- Flexible layout options for different entryway sizes
Cons
- Some industrial materials may need practical substitutes
- Entryway challenge: Limited space in many homes
- Limited to industrial-appropriate color choices
- Premium industrial pieces can be costly
Design Tips
Start with a base of exposed brick and raw concrete to establish the industrial foundation
Choose a reclaimed wood dining table as your anchor piece, complemented by essential entryway items
Incorporate Exposed brick and Concrete to achieve authentic industrial texture
Layer lighting with exposed edison bulbs to create depth and ambiance
For layout, center focal element (console, mirror) on main wall
Address storage with keys and daily essentials in industrial style
Add personality with edison bulb lighting and metal wall art
Color Palette
Exposed Brick
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Raw Concrete
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Iron Black
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Weathered Wood
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Rust Orange
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Aged Copper
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Materials
- Exposed brick
- Concrete
- Reclaimed wood
- Iron and steel
- Raw metal
- Worn leather
- Wire and mesh
Essential Furniture
- Console table or bench
- Mirror
- Lighting (table lamp, pendant, or sconce)
- Reclaimed wood dining table
- Distressed leather sofa
- Metal bar stools
Decor Accents
- Edison bulb lighting
- Metal wall art
- Vintage factory signs
- Industrial clocks
- Wire baskets and crates
- Antique machinery parts
Space & Budget Guidance
Small Space Tips
Industrial can make small spaces feel larger through its no-nonsense approach. Use metal shelving for storage that doesn't block light, choose furniture on wheels for flexibility, and embrace vertical space with tall shelves and pendant lights. For a small entryway: Small entryways use walls efficiently: floating shelf with hooks below, mirror to expand space, small console or bench. Even a 3x3 landing can function with smart design.
Large Space Tips
Industrial design was made for large lofts. Expose all the structural elements possible, use oversized factory lighting, create zones with furniture rather than walls, and let the architecture become the decor. In a larger entryway: Large foyers become statements: round tables with flowers, dramatic lighting, seating areas. Multiple furniture pieces and art walls. Grand first impressions.
Budget-Friendly
Industrial can be achieved cheaply with creativity. Salvage yards, architectural antique shops, and Craigslist yield authentic finds. DIY pipe shelving, vintage crate storage, and Edison bulbs go far. Expose any existing materials rather than covering them.
Luxury Approach
Work with architects to expose and restore original warehouse elements. Source museum-quality vintage industrial pieces, commission custom metalwork, and invest in professional restoration of original features.
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