The key to the rough luxe look is balance

Sledgehammers to the ready, please, as we hack our way into the rough luxe look.

It’s the style of warehouse apartments and New York-style lofts that makes near-dereliction fashionable. So if you’ve a renovation project in mind, you may not want to make it as pristine a finished product as you previously thought.

Some exposed brickwork peeking out from behind broken or cracked plaster, or a polished concrete floor are just two elements of the look. But don’t confuse it with the industrial look. It’s not about rough-and-ready functional products but relates specifically to surroundings, with walls, floor and ceiling forming the rough aspect to the style, and furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories being the luxury elements.