The industrial style was born in the 1950s in New York. During those years, in fact, there was a great economic change, and many buildings were abandoned to be converted into private homes. Red brick walls without plaster, exposed raw concrete, pipes and metal structures designed as a furnishing accessory become the main features of this style.

To add a touch of personality to your home, however, you don't necessarily have to change its whole structure. The only thing you need are a few tricks, such as inserting some metal details to give your home an irresistible look with a strong character.

Metal is synonymous with durability and therefore, it is a safe choice for both your interior and exterior furniture.

Brass furniture

At present, brass furniture is a must have. Influencers’ feeds don’t lie, the brass accessory instils with a sense of luxury, while remaining accessible and therefore within everyone's reach.

You can choose it for lamps or bathroom accessories, or to light up a dull decor. The top trend is brass furniture combined with velvet, like the poufs chosen by the Italian digital entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni for her office in Milan and which made all her followers fall in love.

Corten furniture

Corten is a laminated steel resistant to corrosion by atmospheric agents. It is therefore perfect for your chic outdoor furniture, but also to add a minimal touch to your home. The most popular corten furniture now:

• intriguing outdoor partitions.

• elegant coverings for barbecues or stoves (which are ideal thanks to its heat resistance).

• irresistible garden planters.

The natural oxidation process will give a special touch to all environments.

Steel furniture

Undeniably fashionable furniture: steel furniture never tires you and is a design choice that can light up even the dullest home. Thanks to its strength and versatility, steel furniture is exceptionally good for kitchens. It can be also mixed with many other materials such as wood and glass, and manages to give a touch of glamour to the whole house.

Taking care of your furniture is essential, and metal accessories are no exception. It is important to know how to clean metals so that they do not lose their lustre. In addition to specific products, there are many natural remedies to clean metals effectively. Each material requires different care and precautions.

How to clean brass

Brass is a delicate material and subject to oxidation. The best tips on how to clean brass come from our grandmothers and are not rocket science. There are many specific products available on the market, but you can make your furniture shine with a few ingredients that you will find at home too. You can make a lemon and vinegar mixture by gently scrubbing with a damp sponge. A paste made from vinegar and table salt can also be used to polish the brass. After polishing it, rinse it with a damp cloth.

How to clean corten

Maintenance and cleaning are minimal, but this does not mean that you should not pay attention to small precautions on how to clean the corten.

For both internal and external furnishing accessories, it is essential to avoid water stagnation and the use of aggressive products. You can wipe with a soft cloth moistened with water, or with a small addition of neutral soap. It will be enough for the proper cleaning of this metal.

How to clean steel

To make your steel shiny you can use a microfiber cloth which has been previously soaked in water and vinegar. Squeeze it well before using it. Another secret on how to clean steel in a spectacular way, removing those annoying halos typical of this metal, is to use a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, or wipe with a soft microfiber cloth with denatured ethyl alcohol.