10 Ways to Incorporate Industrial Design in Your Outdoor Space

Many home décor fads come and go, but industrial décor and design elements remain a popular feature of modern homes. This versatile style is most often found in historic urban buildings and loft-style complexes in bigger cities, but its clean lines, natural materials, and rustic features make it a functional option to incorporate with many other different styles.

Industrial furniture can instantly upgrade your living room, but custom-welded, industrial-style pieces are a great way to elevate your outdoor space too. From large backyard gatherings with friends and family to a quiet night spent on your patio, here are ten ways to enhance your yard, deck, or patio with custom industrial pieces.

1. Fire Pit

A night that winds down around the glow of a fire is a summer rite of passage. Whether you go big or stay small, a custom-welded fire pit placed on or near your patio gives your guest a cozy place to catch up with one another while roasting marshmallows and watching the sunset. Choose squared edges, geometric shapes, and simple lines for the full industrial look.

2. Pergola

When the temperatures rise, a shady, cooler place can make a scorching day a lot more comfortable when hosting daytime pool parties. A custom metal pergola, with a modern, industrial design, can be sized to fit your unique space, and can even be designed to include entertainment elements like hooks for string lights or a retractable roof.

3. Picnic Table

Many outdoor seating options available at big box stores are largely generic and may not always provide the right amount of table area for both a barbecue prep area and adequate dining space. A custom-made outdoor dining table allows you to set up drink stations and card games for your party without having to shift the ketchup and mustard around in the process. As the metal ages with time and exposure to elements, it will serve to further the industrial look.

4. Seating

From stools and benches to hammock stands and rocking chairs, the possibilities for outdoor seating options are nearly endless. To lean into the industrial style even further, incorporate a few wooden elements along with clean metal lines in your custom furniture - just be sure to use pressure-treated or sealed wood to shield it from the elements.

5. Patio Fence

Thoughtful division of backyard areas can make your entertainment space both more functional and attractive, especially with sturdy metals bound to develop an appealing, rustic patina with time. Consider adding a small metal fence or wall along the border that divides your patio pavers from the grass or landscaping to fully designate dining and play areas.

6. Garden Trellis

If your backyard is also home to a collection of prized plants and flowers, consider these natural elements a part of the décor, too. An industrial trellis puts lush plants on full display, as the natural foliage stands out against the contrast of metal materials. A custom trellis can be placed on an existing wall, along a fence, used as a divider between spaces, and can even be built as a standalone piece for plants and vines to climb and cover.

7. Storage Rack

Gardening equipment, grilling supplies, yard games, and decor fixtures need a permanent place in your yard, too. Custom shelving and storage racks, designed with modern lines and factory-inspired components in mind, are perfect ways to display other outdoor décor elements, too.

8. Custom Planters

You don't need to dig up your yard to enjoy home-grown vegetables or beautiful flowers. Planters can be sized to take up a lot of backyard real estate, or they can simply house one or two decorative plants strategically placed around your patio. Think tall metal planter walls or raised boxes with industrial legs to pull it off.

9. Bar Cart

An industrial, outdoor bar cart is the perfect addition to your next at-home happy hour. Custom industrial carts can be built with everything you'll need to mix, prepare, and store drinks for every guest at your next barbecue, including shelves, casters, a wine bottle rack, and a bottle opener.

10. Décor

Maybe you've always envisioned your space with a custom sign, or maybe there's a space in your flower beds waiting for a unique light fixture. A few metal hooks, an interesting sculpture, a hanging light pendant, and a few decorative pipes or beams can give your backyard a true-blue, industrial feel.

Ready to give your yard an industrial update? Contact the professional welders at Sam's Welding, Inc. We can help you to design the perfect pieces for your unique space.