Contrasts play an essential role in his interior design. The easiest way to achieve them is to place different types of wood and metal side by side. When buying wooden pieces, ideally there is one decor to stick to. Concentrate on finding furniture that looks like it has something behind it. Of course you can purchase brand new but with a patina, this will save you the time you would have spent scouring yard sales and antique stores. On the other hand, such a search has its charm and you can find real treasures.

When it comes to metal, you have a choice. The surface you choose will play a key role in the overall aesthetic of your interior. If you want the room to have an antique feel, choose a brushed or oiled finish. Conversely, for a trendy, modern-looking design, go for polished chrome. Plus, remember that metal isn't just for accessories. In this case, it can be used for anything from shelving pieces to kitchen bar stools. "In terms of colour, white, grey, black and other dark tones are great choices; break up such a dark interior with a mustard-coloured sofa and green houseplant leaves, for example. Don't hide cables from lighting and don't use recessed lights, but try to choose hanging ones, keeping the texture of the material. Inherent to the industrial style are exposed bricks, which look simply great," advises architect Thiago Cataldo Matos.

Tips on how to furnish an industrial interior:

• Choose a neutral colour palette, it enhances the minimalist, harmonious and clean "look".
• In most cases, industrial-style interiors tend to be spacious, so to avoid unnecessarily large empty areas, group the furniture into several smaller groups to break up the whole space.
• Combine wood and metal, mix the old with the new, the contrasts are great.
• Make lighting an accessory, choosing pendant lights and multi-directional lamps.
• Accessories add style to the interior and with their help you can project your personality into the interior. Choose, for example, parts of factory machinery, old photographs, slightly damaged objects, simply anything with a touch of history and objects with a soul.
• One of the characteristic features of industrial-style interiors is the presence of details that we otherwise tend to hide. These are often lighting cables, various pipes and ducts. Let them stand out.

And what do you think about industrial design? Is it close to your heart, or do you prefer a rustic interior, or on the contrary, classic?