Urban Style by Sara Emslie | Industrial Interiors Book

A beautiful interiors book for anyone drawn to raw materials, characterful spaces and homes with a story. Urban Style by bestselling interiors author Sara Emslie explores the enduring appeal of industrial design and shows how reclaimed materials can bring warmth, texture and personality into modern living spaces. From converted warehouses and former factories to loft-style apartments, retail spaces, schools and offices reimagined as homes, this hardcover book celebrates interiors that feel layered, authentic and full of character. Rather than presenting industrial style as cold or stark, Urban Style reveals its softer, more liveable side. Think exposed brickwork, metal roof trusses, copper piping, reclaimed timber, vintage furniture, concrete, patina, oversized windows, open-plan layouts and carefully chosen decorative details that balance strength with comfort. Sara Emslie investigates the practicalities of transforming non-residential buildings into homes, while also showing how the industrial look can be interpreted in more everyday spaces. Even if you are not living in a converted loft or warehouse, this book offers inspiration for bringing an urban, collected and design-led feel into a newbuild, apartment, rental or family home. The book features twelve inspiring real-life homes, each showcasing a different expression of the Urban Style look. It is a thoughtful gift for interior design lovers, renovators, architects, stylists, home decorators and anyone who loves spaces with history, texture and individuality. Style it with our Books collection for a curated interiors library, pair it with Small Space Style by Sara Emslie for practical compact-home inspiration, or gift it alongside Wabi-Sabi Home by Mark and Sally Bailey for someone who loves patina, imperfection, texture and soulful living spaces. Why You’ll Love It A hardcover interior design book focused on urban industrial style. Written by bestselling interiors author and stylist Sara Emslie. Explores reclaimed materials, converted buildings and industrial-inspired homes. Features twelve real-life homes showcasing the best of the Urban Style look. Covers key design elements such as exposed brick, copper piping, metal trusses, reclaimed timber and industrial finishes. Ideal for renovators, design lovers, apartment dwellers, stylists and anyone drawn to interiors with history and character. A beautiful coffee table book for living rooms, studios, home offices and design-led spaces. A thoughtful gift for architecture lovers, interior design enthusiasts, new homeowners and people renovating or restyling their home. Product Details Title: Urban Style: Interiors Inspired by Industrial Design Author: Sara Emslie Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 ISBN-13: 9781788795630 ISBN-10: 1788795636 Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small Publication date: 20 September 2023 Dimensions: Approximately 254mm x 216mm Weight: Approximately 958g Category: Interior design, home styling, architecture, industrial interiors Ideal for: Coffee table styling, interior inspiration, renovation planning, industrial design lovers and gifting Styling + Gifting Ideas Style it on a coffee table with a sculptural vase, candle, tray or small decorative object to create a layered, interiors-led vignette. Pair it with Small Space Style by Sara Emslie for someone who loves practical design ideas for apartments, compact homes and creative living spaces. Gift it with Wabi-Sabi Home by Mark and Sally Bailey for a beautifully textural interiors gift centred around patina, imperfection and reclaimed character. Pair it with A Modern Way to Live by Matt Gibberd for someone who loves architecture, thoughtful design principles and homes with strong materiality. Style it in a home office, studio or bookshelf display as a reference for moodboards, renovation planning or visual inspiration. Use it as a housewarming gift with a candle, ceramic piece, vase or gift card for someone moving into a new home. Pair it with our Decor collection, our Wall Art collection or our Faux Plants collection to bring the look into your own living space with texture, greenery and considered finishing touches FAQs What is Urban Style by Sara Emslie about? Urban Style explores interiors inspired by industrial design, including converted warehouses, lofts, former factories, offices, schools and retail spaces. It also shows how reclaimed materials and industrial details can add warmth, personality and character to everyday homes. Who is this book best for? It is ideal for interior design lovers, renovators, architects, stylists, home decorators, apartment dwellers and anyone drawn to exposed brick, reclaimed timber, concrete, metal details and spaces with history. Is this book only for people living in lofts or warehouse conversions? No. While the book includes converted industrial spaces, it also offers inspiration for bringing elements of urban industrial style into more typical homes, apartments, rentals and newbuilds. Does the book include real homes? Yes. Urban Style explores twelve inspiring real-life homes that showcase different ways to interpret the industrial interiors look. Is this a good coffee table book? Yes. As a hardcover interiors book with strong visual appeal, it works beautifully as a coffee table book, bookshelf styling piece or design reference. Is Urban Style a good gift? Yes. It makes a thoughtful gift for interior design lovers, architecture enthusiasts, renovators, new homeowners, stylists and anyone who enjoys characterful, design-led spaces. What design elements does the book focus on? The book explores industrial style elements such as exposed brickwork, copper piping, metal roof trusses, reclaimed materials, open-plan layouts, raw finishes and vintage-inspired details. The Takeaway Urban Style by Sara Emslie is a hardcover interior design book celebrating the warmth, texture and personality of industrial-inspired homes. With practical insight, reclaimed-material inspiration and twelve real-life homes, it is a beautiful coffee table book and thoughtful gift for anyone who loves loft living, warehouse conversions, urban design and interiors with history, character and soul.