The poster in an industrial loft, without being swallowed by the brick
How do you hang an industrial poster in a loft? Modern architecture, exposed brick, metal. Our Brunelia guide.
Key points
- 15 posters in the New York posters collection, all in the table below.
- From CHF 16.00 in A4, up to CHF 55.00 in A0, 5 sizes for each poster.
- Printed in Europe on demand, free delivery from €59.
The table
The 15 posters at a glance
The loft, the natural home of the industrial poster
Exposed brick, steel beams and generous ceiling heights call for posters that converse with this raw materiality. Here is how to put it together.
The contrast between material and image
On an exposed red brick wall, favor posters in black, white and pale gray. Overly colorful compositions compete with the texture of the wall and weaken the whole. A monochrome modern architecture poster makes an elegant contrast.
Subjects that work
Skyscrapers and skylines
New York, Chicago, Hong Kong seen from above in a vertical format. Vertical A1 or A2 modern architecture posters, in a matte black metal frame, keep the loft feel consistent.
Steel bridges
The Brooklyn Bridge, Tower Bridge, the Forth Bridge in Scotland. The metal structure of these bridges echoes the metal elements of the loft.
Bauhaus compositions
Classic Bauhaus designs in primary colors (red, blue and yellow on a white background) bring rigorous graphic design without breaking with the industrial philosophy.
Size and placement
A loft accepts, even invites, a large size. A single A1 can fill a 3-meter-wide stretch of wall. Hung alone, without clutter, it becomes a museum piece.
A frame is essential
Thin 1 cm matte black aluminum, or a raw metal frame. No wood, no gold, no generous mat that would break the industrial spirit.
Going further
This article complements our industrial poster guide, drawn from our poster style guide by decor.
The industrial poster in a brick and architecture loft
The industrial loft has a hard visual grammar: bare brick, black metal, factory pendant lights, generous ceiling heights. A poster in this setting has to hold its own against metal and brick. Here is how to choose an industrial poster that complements this setting instead of getting lost in it.
Subjects that stand up to brick
Vintage New York, the Brooklyn Bridge, classic cars, old motorcycles, factory scenes. The subject should speak of work, machinery, metal, the city. See our New York collection.
The required size
A1 minimum, A0 on request for very large spaces. An A2 looks timid. An A3 disappears against a brick wall.
The right frame
Matte black frame, brushed metal, or no frame at all (poster stretched on a canvas frame). Minimum width of 2 to 3 cm. Avoid light wood, weathered wood and gold.
Colors and materials
Black, anthracite gray, chocolate brown, copper, off-white. Aged leather, brushed metal, bare brick, polished concrete, dark wood.
Pitfalls to avoid
A subject that is too romantic. A size that is too small. A light frame that clashes. Over-accumulation that turns the loft into a vintage shop.
Our industrial loft selection: Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline poster, New York, Empire State Building towering over Manhattan poster, New York. Also discover our New York collection.
For the overall industrial style, see our industrial guide.
Also in the Journal: industrial guide, complete decorating guide, minimalist large-format poster.
Build this wall
3 posters from this article, at true scale
All 3 posters: CHF 80.00
Frequently asked questions
You often ask us
Which subjects suit an industrial loft?
Vintage New York, the Brooklyn Bridge, cars, motorcycles, factory scenes. Work, machinery, metal, the city.
Which size for an industrial loft?
A1 minimum, A0 on request. An A2 looks timid, an A3 disappears against brick.
Which frame for an industrial loft?
Matte black, brushed metal, or no frame. 2 to 3 cm wide. Avoid light wood, weathered wood and gold.
Which colors for an industrial loft?
Black, anthracite gray, chocolate brown, copper, off-white.
Which pitfalls in an industrial loft?
A romantic subject. A size that is too small. A light frame. Over-accumulation.
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