Industrial Open Workspace Ideas
A industrial open workspace 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 open workspace into a space that's both beautiful and functional.
Why Industrial Works for Open Workspaces
Industrial can work well in a open workspace 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: open workspaces house daily work activities, promote collaboration, accommodate team growth and change, and express organizational culture. they should support both focused work and team interaction. Select materials like Exposed brick or Concrete that can handle the demands of this room.
When designing a industrial open workspace, consider noise and distraction management. Industrial design typically addresses this through visible ductwork and pipes. Also keep in mind the room's abundant natural light where possible and personal storage (lockers, pedestals) when selecting furniture and finishes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Creates a cohesive industrial aesthetic
- Exposed brick and concrete
- Industrial color palette works well for open workspaces
- Quality materials like Exposed brick add lasting value
- Flexible layout options for different open workspace sizes
Cons
- Some industrial materials may need practical substitutes
- Open Workspace challenge: Noise and distraction management
- 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 open workspace items
Incorporate Exposed brick and Concrete to achieve authentic industrial texture
Layer lighting with exposed edison bulbs to create depth and ambiance
For layout, mix desk types (individual, collaborative, standing)
Address storage with personal storage (lockers, pedestals) 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
- Desks or workstations
- Ergonomic task chairs
- Storage (personal and shared)
- Collaborative furniture (soft seating, tables)
- Phone booths or focus pods
- 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 open workspace: Small open workspaces (under 20 people) can feel community-like. Include variety despite limited space—even one phone booth and a small collaboration area help.
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 open workspace: Large open workspaces (50+ people) require sophisticated planning: distinct neighborhoods, ample focus options, varied collaboration spaces, and clear wayfinding.
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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