10 Amazing Spaces With Steampunk Style

Right out of your favorite sci-fi novel, steampunk is really making an impact. The style was created by science-fiction author K.W. Jeter during the '80s and it's known for its nod to classic Victorian style, industrial elements and fantasy fiction as seen here in this dramatic bar featuring exposed metal, Edison bulbs and vintage black-and-white photos.

Steampunk is about exposing the inner workings of design. Add a touch of vintage steampunk flair by exposing unexpected elements to any room in the house. Custom-fabricated lighting on fabric-covered power cords (wrapped around painted galvanized iron piping) works well with the shower stall grid enclosure.

Concrete floors and columns pair well with metal trellises for an industrial feel in this Mexican restaurant. Heavy wood dining chairs add a touch of rusticity, and hanging plants bring the outdoors inside. A glamorous chandelier provides contrast and plays up the Victorian influences that steampunk is all about.

The bright red sliding doors, light fixture and throw pillows offer a subtle nod to the whimsical side of steampunk that's focused on fantasy fiction. Metal details add to the industrial feel.