Workshop & Garage Decor
Workshop & Garage decor leans utilitarian and industrial—with exposed materials, heavy-duty finishes, and practical, hardworking style.
Common Characteristics
Industrial Materials and Structure
Concrete, metal, and unfinished wood are staples. Lighting is often exposed-bulb, cage-style, or wall-mounted task lamps with a rugged feel.
Bold, Functional Hardware
Pulls and plates are oversized, matte, and made to withstand wear. Finishes like gunmetal, iron, and brushed nickel dominate.
No-Frills Layouts
This style is about function over form—open shelving, visible storage, and durable surfaces. Lighting and hardware help reinforce the industrial, workshop-ready aesthetic.
Our Take On The Style
“We love this style because it strips things down to the essentials. It’s raw, honest, and tough in the best way—from heavy metals to bold hardware to task lighting that works hard and looks cool doing it. As its name suggests, it's perfect for workshops, garages, and utility areas, but can even be found in creative studios and anywhere that high-use wear and tear can be expected. This style is great for those who crave function-first design.”
— The Amerelle Design Team
Where You’ll See Workshop & Garage Style
The Workshop and Garage aesthetic appears most in industrial-inspired interiors, basements, converted lofts, and hobby spaces across the country.
It’s especially common in the Midwest and Rust Belt regions where utility and grit influence style.
On the West Coast, it’s more polished—concrete floors, matte metal finishes, and clever storage solutions.
In Texas and the South, it sometimes merges with rustic or farmhouse elements. It’s a style for tinkerers, makers, and minimalists with edge.
Workshop & Garage Style Lighting
Statement lighting thoughtfully selected to reflect the forms, tones, and textures that define the Workshop & Garage aesthetic. Designed to tie the room together—beautifully.
Workshop & Garage Style Wallplates
Wallplates curated to complement the materials, finishes, and mood of Workshop & Garage spaces—because the smallest details should speak the same design language.
Related Decor Styles
Rustic
Rustic decor celebrates natural textures and rugged charm—blending stone, wood, and metals into a style that feels grounded and cozy.
Minimalist
Less is more! Shapes and materials are favored over ornate embellishments. Though a more monochromatic color palette is typical, this style builds interest with its richness of shapes, textures, and materials.
Scandinavian
Light and open, Scandinavian interiors incorporate functionality with craftsmanship. Furniture and accessories may be minimal but feature natural materials.
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