Loft apartments are spacious, stylish,distinctive, sleek, and absolutely stunning; they can be intimidating todecorate. I've always loved lofts and that is why I decided to share a bit ofloft inspiration with you.
The original lofts were warehouses or industrialbuildings converted to residential use and at times the conversions looked prettyunfinished like a set from Dragons Den; wires running everywhere, floorboardsthat creaked and brick walls exposed - but for city denizens squeezed into highrise apartments, loft living became the trend. Areas of London, Lisbon and NewYork were gentrified by turning former industrial facilities into desirable andhighly sought after residences.
A loft is usually seen as a modern area andso contemporary furnishings tend to be the most suitable, equallya more traditional or rustic style will work. Materialslike wood, stone with glass and stainless steel enhance the solid effect andwill give you a hip, modern and contemporary look.
As a loft is an open space (and hence ablank canvass) deciding what "room" should go where is vital. Beforedecorating it is important you determine the future layout - this will help you not having to move furniture around to see if it’ssuitable for your loft.
- Walk around your loft in order to find the bestspot for the living area, sleeping space and dining room.
- Your decisions should be based on where thekitchen and bathroom are located and especially how the windows are arranged.
- What’s the best configuration for entertaining, should the diningarea or the bedroom double as an office space and so on.
- You can also use a raised platform to set apart the bedroom from therest of the space
The best colour scheme for decorating thewalls of a loft is neutral; i.e. hues of beige, taupe and white throughout.Unlike in traditional homes it is best to use a single colour palette to keepthe space coordinated and eye pleasing.
Here are my top 10 tips on loft designideas:
- Use rugsto create a separation for themed areas or settings you want to create; theywill improve the ambience and add to the warmth of a room, making it feel cosier.
- Use screensto divide the room or to hide certain areas; i.e. to create privacy in yourbedroom space.
- Uselarge furniture as walls enabling you to break and create boundaries fordifferent living spaces; i.e. armoires, sofas, tables or bookcases.
- Usemultipurpose furnishings in order to reduce storage space; coffee tables,ottomans or chests are great because these types of furnishings normally comeswith hidden storage and can be used as extra seating when needed.
- Usedecorative artwork; you will define the space as well as adding colour to yourwalls; use a large piece of decorative artwork or various shapes and sizes soit balances your open space while preventing the area to become lost. The highceilings make it the perfect canvass for experimenting so, be adventurous.
- Use tallpotted plants especially at the corners of your loft space; it will bring a naturalelement inside the room while visually making it much more pleasant giving it ahomely and warm touch.
- Usecushions as additional decoration to your sofa and other furniture; they willprovide the colour and texture you need to create a softer look.
- Accessorisewith bright coloured vases and a variety of decorative items; i.e. applianceslike kettle, blender and coffee machine, displayed on the kitchen counter can doubleas accessories.
- Hangfunky chandeliers, track lighting or pendant lights to highlight specific partsof the loft and meet the lighting challenge of the high ceilings. In addition,add some lower lighting with table, floor lamps and wall fixtures; by layeringyour lighting scheme you will create a softer and more welcoming atmosphere.
- Usedarker paint shades to camouflage the ceiling features and create an illusionof reduced height. Lofts ceilings tend to be high and usually feature exposedductwork and metal beams the impact of which you can alter with the rightchoice of paints.
Follow these tips andturn that huge space into a cosy living environment you will enjoy and love.
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