Industrial chic...

    The way I feel about industrial pieces is not unlike the way I feel about jewelry.  A few key pieces are unique, hip, and interesting.  Add too many and you've ruined the whole look and turned into a walking hot mess version of Grandma.  Adding just the right piece of vintage industrial, or urban industrial, or according to Big D...junk yard industrial, can turn an old piece of the past into a statement piece that anchors a room.

Like a kitchen.  These industrial pendants are everywhere, which pretty much means I won't want them anymore.  But, they really do look great in this room, don't they?

pics via Traditional Home

or this one...

pics via House Beautiful

In a bedroom...

pics via Elle Decor

But small individual pieces are positively groovy...

Vintage Industrial sign at Bella Luna on Etsy

or this one...

or an old industrial desk lamp...

Both pieces can be found at Outofdoho2010 on Etsy

These old sap buckets would be amazing filled with white hydrangeas...

They can be found at The Puppet Coven on Etsy

Use old metal baskets for all kinds of storage...

pic via Better Homes and Garden

In the office...

pic via House Beautiful

In the kitchen...

Old Locker Basket at The Orange Collective on Etsy

An old metal cabinet with just the right touch of paint...

This can be found at Lucky Little Dot on Etsy