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‘Industrial luxe’ combines the hallmarks of urban loft living – such as exposed brick and polished concrete – with a renewed elegance achieved by adding sophisticated colour and layering luxe styling elements. The result is an effortless sense of modern glamour with a bold new edge.

Achieve the industrial luxe look in your home with these three easy steps.

1. Add glamour through colour

Unlike the traditional industrial look, its luxe counterpart invites you to experiment with colour, enhancing spaces with everything from highly saturated hues to more subtle soft tones.

Combine the warmth of Dulux Mt Maunganui with a soft blue such as Dulux Kairākau Beach for a stylish but playful way to soften brick walls.

Alternatively, infuse some elegance with Spectacle Lake, a moody greyed-off blue and the crisp Dulux Manorburn Quarter.

2. Incorporate textures

Contrast the iconic concrete, brick and steel textures of industrial style with the natural luxury of timber and stone to create a more harmonised interior. Pull the contrasting textures together with a warm neutral like Dulux Hopelands paired with Dulux Cardrona, a perfect natural white.

Incorporate texture with Concrete Effect from the Dulux Design Effects Collection. Concrete Effect in the Pale Elements colour creates a refined industrial look of light polished concrete. Contrast the pale polished concrete texture with a deep charcoal wall such as Dulux Old Man Range for a luxe industrial look.

3. Introduce luxurious styling elements

One way to achieve edgy yet luxurious styling is to incorporate refined industrial materials such as brass, copper and black steel features alongside soft elements such as plush velvets and heavy linens.

Create some drama with an elegant colour such as Dulux Rāwene, contrasted here alongside the very subtle warm white of Dulux Manorburn Quarter. Alternatively, using a soft warm neutral colour such as Dulux Whāngārā can create the perfect backdrop for your industrial luxe look. Layering a brass pendant light, mirror or side table can add a new layer of sophistication.

The industrial luxe is a popular trend gracing New Zealand homes and apartments. Merging the distinction of the industrial style with the sophistication of elegant furnishings, it’s a look that can be easily recreated at home – but only with the perfect palette.

The trick is selecting a quality paint that will ensure a timeless finish. This is where Dulux Wash&Wear® will deliver an industrial luxe look that’s durable for years to come.