Diplo's living room is the perfect combination of industrial and rustic charm

Good interior design rarely happens when all the arrows point in the same direction. Instead, magic happens when a mix of seemingly competing themes, materials, and patterns come together to create something cohesive yet completely unexpected. Diplo’s house achieves this perfect balance.

The music producer and DJ lounge is a good example of this principle. It combines urban and natural design in an original and refined way. The space features a gray velvet sectional sofa, wooden barrel chairs, and a granite coffee table. Concrete walls and natural stone floors give the room a fresh, grounded feel. Although we wouldn’t expect to see such a variety of pieces together in one space, the overall effect is stunning.

Contrast is a key element that makes the rustic living room work so well. Melissa Read, London-based lead designer at Studio Burntwood, tells Houses and gardens: ‘This space combines industrial and rustic charm, for an atmosphere that is both contemporary and timeless. Textures play a crucial role here, starting with the stone floor that anchors the room. At its heart, an imposing stone coffee table constitutes the centerpiece, nicely contrasted by carved wooden armchairs. Scattered floor cushions add a playful, eclectic touch.

She continues: “Each piece of furniture and style feels personal and deliberately chosen, as if it has been collected over time. Natural woods are a recurring theme, from armchairs to accessories. The concrete walls, with their raw, unpolished finish, add an industrial touch to the decor. This living room is the ultimate relaxation space, balancing a playful ambiance with a sense of fundamental comfort.

Melissa Read

Melissa Read is a leading interior designer and founder of Studio Burntwood, a London-based interior design studio specializing in luxury residential design for clients across the UK and around the world. Their goal is to create timeless spaces that enhance clients’ lifestyles.

This contrast results from a mixture of materials, design styles and shapes. Nicholas Kaiko, principal designer at Kaiko Design Interiors said: ‘The living room features a mix of textures, each contributing to a cohesive and somewhat dynamic aesthetic. Formed concrete walls provide a raw, industrial feel and a stark yet elegant backdrop. This contrasts beautifully with the “crazy cobblestone” flooring, which introduces an organic, almost mid-century texture. »

Nicolas Kaiko

Nicholas Kaiko, founder of Kaiko Design Interiors, is a sought-after interior designer based in Sydney, Australia. With over a decade of experience in the interior design industry, Nic has honed his skills as an interior designer and decorator, working on luxury hotels and high-end residential projects, both both locally and internationally.

He continues: “The irregular patterns of the stone provide a tactile richness that complements the smooth, elegant surfaces of the concrete. Carved solid wood chairs add an artisanal touch, introducing warmth and a natural element to the space. Their sculptural forms stand out from the more sober and natural tones of the other materials. The vast green background just outside enhances this diversity of textures, softening the harsher elements and connecting you to the outdoors.

The varied colors of the living room are another element that makes the Diplo space so special. Kaiko says: “Black window frames and selected furniture introduce a deliberate, high-contrast effect. This moderate use of black highlights key architectural features and adds a modern touch to the overall design. The presence of wood, with its warm, natural tones, gives the space a feeling of comfort and grounding, balancing the cooler tones of concrete and stone.

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Diplo’s living room is the perfect inspiration for artfully combining textures, shapes and materials. Contrast is not something to be feared, the best designers run towards it with open arms.