Jennifer Aniston's Moody Dining Room Shows How To Warm Up Industrial Interiors
Exposed bulbs and sleek windows meet natural materials in the actress's cocooning Beverly Hills dining room designed by Stephen Shadley
The raw steel, exposed lighting, and cool glass of industrial interiors are stunning, but their one pitfall is that they can look cold or impersonal. Adding in natural textures and soft materials helps to make this look cozier for autumn.
If you're looking for inspiration, Jennifer Aniston's Beverly Hills dining room is a masterclass in extracting the best of industrial style while keeping it warm and inviting. Designed by Stephen Shadley, the room features a long wooden dining table, a stone accent wall, and a chocolate brown persian-style rug. Overhead, an Alison Berger light fixture with exposed bulbs feels comforting when paired with the warmth of candlelight. Large glass windows are grounded by the reclaimed wood sideboard.
The space represents the perfect equilibrium between mid-century modern and industrial interiors, making both styles feel more cocooning.
In 2026, interior design trends are shifting towards these warmer takes on stark styles. Katie Malik, Founder and Creative Director of Katie Malik Design Studio, explains: 'For a long time, interiors leaned heavily towards cool, ultra-polished finishes. What we’re seeing now is a desire for spaces that feel softer and more lived-in.'
As Jennifer's space demonstrates, bringing in organic textures like stone and wood bring this balanced look to life. Katie states: 'Natural materials like timber introduce warmth, depth and texture, which makes them particularly appealing in contemporary interiors.'
Recreate Jennifer's Look at Home
With the right warmly textured pieces, you can get Jennifer's look no matter where you live. Here are our editors' picks.
This hardwood table is simple and yet sophisticated. It's the perfect way to spotlight organic materials in your dining room, without committing to a total redesign.
With its distinctive mid-century shape, this brown velvet armchair would be gorgeous alongside a long wooden table, and the texture adds a sense of luxury that softens an industrial scheme.
With its metal frame and exposed bulbs, this low-hanging dimmable chandelier will give any dining room a contemporary, industrial feel. For some contrast, pair it with a wooden table for a balance of textures.
This colorful rug is unlike anything you've ever seen with pops of color and unexpected pattern. It has brown to ground it in a moody room, but the Persian-style design adds a bit more interest.
Add warmth to your dining room the Jen-approved way with these gorgeous candles. The wider shape allows them to sit on their own or be placed inside a hurricane glass like we see in this space.
If you don't have a stone accent wall like Jen, you can still bring the rugged charm of the material into your home with a planter like this one. Add a climate-friendly house plant, sit back and watch it grow.
As we move into fall, it's the ideal time to embrace Jennifer's moody take on industrial materials. Incorporating textiles, like soft chairs or cushions is the perfect place to start.
Josh Branigan, Design Expert at Cuckooland, explains: 'Autumn is all about texture. Swapping out lighter, summery cushion covers for velvet, boucle or heavier weaves immediately makes a space feel more inviting. It's also worth leaning into deeper, warmer tones, think ochre, forest green and burgundy, which feel far more in keeping with the season. A few new cushions on the sofa or bed is one of the cheapest ways to refresh a room for autumn.'
Finally, the Persian-style rug in Jennifer Aniston's dining room is doing a lot to soften the space. Josh advises: 'As the temperature drops, cold floors become a lot more noticeable, particularly if you've got laminate, tile or wooden flooring. Laying down a soft rug adds a layer of insulation and warmth underfoot, while also helping to zone a room and make it feel cozier.'
Softening an industrial look comes down to incorporating natural materials and cozy textiles. If you follow Jennifer's lead, you can't go wrong.
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