Urban Style

“Unlocking Urban Industrial Style: Sara Emslie Explores the Art of Transforming Spaces”

In her latest work, bestselling author Sara Emslie casts a radiant spotlight on the captivating world of urban industrial style, revealing how reclaimed materials can infuse warmth and personality into your living spaces.

As the landscape of housing undergoes a profound transformation, pioneering homeowners are breathing new life into once non-residential, industrial spaces, crafting innovative and imaginative homes. Simultaneously, a growing number of individuals are drawing inspiration from the industrial aesthetic, imbuing their new builds with character and history.

The journey back in time takes us to the 1960s and ’70s when urban warehouses and factories lay abandoned, beckoning the first wave of artists and creatives in search of affordable, expansive studio sanctuaries. Fast forward to today, and these former industrial zones have evolved into coveted residential neighborhoods, thriving through urban regeneration efforts.

The Industrial Style movement shows no signs of slowing down, as a second generation of urban trailblazers ingeniously converts former lofts, warehouses, schools, factories, offices, and retail spaces into uniquely desirable homes. In “Urban Style,” Sara Emslie delves deep into the practical aspects of reshaping non-residential spaces into cozy abodes, dissecting the core elements of the industrial look, from exposed brickwork to copper piping and metal roof trusses.