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Urban Style by Sara Emslie | Industrial Interiors Book

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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: 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. The book features twelve inspiring real-life homes, each showcasing a different expression of the Urban Style look. Pair it with our 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 and soulful living spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urban Style by Sara Emslie about?

It explores interiors inspired by industrial design, including converted warehouses, lofts, former factories, offices and retail spaces, showing how reclaimed materials add warmth and character to everyday homes.

Is this book only for people living in lofts or warehouse conversions?

No, 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, it explores twelve inspiring real-life homes that showcase different ways to interpret the industrial interiors look.


Why You'll Love It

  • Twelve real-life homes showcasing the best of the Urban Style look
  • Covers exposed brick, copper piping, metal trusses and reclaimed timber
  • Written by bestselling interiors author Sara Emslie
  • Ideal for renovators, design lovers and anyone drawn to characterful interiors

Product Details

  • Author: Sara Emslie
  • Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
  • Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
  • Dimensions: 254 x 216mm
  • ISBN: 9781788795630

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The Takeaway

Urban Style by Sara Emslie is a 160-page hardcover published by Ryland Peters & Small, celebrating the warmth and character of industrial-inspired homes through twelve real-life spaces. Available at Flux Boutique, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

Urban Style by Sara Emslie front cover
Urban Style by Sara Emslie | Industrial Interiors Book Sale price$49.00 Regular price$59.00

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