The future seemingly belongs to the past, at least in the world of furniture. Vintage, old-style industrial and retro styles continue to dominate fashionable homes, in no small part thanks to websites like http://www.pib-home.co.uk , which stocks all the latest must-haves and offers handy design hints and tips.

Much industrial design, like the metal locker seen below, hails from a similar time to the Chesterfield. Often used in loft-conversions, this look has gained in popularity and has spread to even small homes. In these kinds of environments, it offers real advantages in terms of the efficient use of storage space.











