If you have brick – or if you’ve been thinking about seeing what’s under the plaster at your own residence – this post is for you! Original exposed brick is such a wonderful feature because it’s classic but never outdated, it’s nearly impossible to replicate, and with the rise of warehouse to apartment conversions it . . .
Tag: loft
An Industrial-Inspired Apartment With Sophisticated Style
With renovated warehouses taking the world by storm in cities where housing space is at a premium, an exciting interior style trend has cemented itself into the world’s design lexicon: modern industrial. It’s a practical way to embrace the original bones and functionality of a space, and it just so happens to look fabulously sophisticated . . .
Chic Scandinavian Loft Interior
The traditional loft design with no dividing walls and a warehouse feel is not exactly comfortable for everyone. Still, the open loft aesthetic is ideal for converting old industrial spaces into new, hip living quarters. This apartment in a building known as “Loft Town” in Vilnius, Lithuania, from the architects at InArch, is a perfect . . .
2 Loft Ideas For The Creative Artist
Finding beauty in your surroundings is key to maintaining a happy home. But when you make your life and living as an artist, you must also be able to find inspiration there. While some artists may be inspired by vast swaths of blank canvas or the ultimate in simplicity, others prefer mementos of their lives, . . .
Chic Scandinavian Studio With Lofted Bed
A lot of things come to mind when you think about the countries of Scandinavia. Whether it’s a flaky cheese Danish, a a cozy Norwegian sweater, the view of the Aurora Borealis from Helsinki or, you know, Ikea – the region is as diverse as it is beautiful and somewhat mysterious. Scandinavian design was born . . .
Loft Design For A Family That Makes Clever Use Of Its Space
Even people who love the idea of loft living might consider it great for themselves but wouldn’t deign to bring a child into that kind of concrete and metal atmosphere. However, as this brilliant space from the architects at Rules Architekti shows, with the right elements and design sensibility, a loft can be totally appropriate . . .
Five Unique Lofts that Use Space Creatively
From the edgy industrial-inspired loft to the softer and more eclectic artistic loft design, there are plenty of ways to make a loft interior all your own. The five homes featured here have a lofted space in common but otherwise are quite unique in the way the utilize, decorate, and celebrate that space.
A Modern Loft with Character
Loft apartments always have a distinct feel. Their openness, combined with their usual amounts of streaming light, makes them instantly appealing for most urban dwellers. Who wouldn’t want more light and a sense of more space in what’s usually a more crowded area? But lofts can also feel a bit cookie cutter, especially when the . . .
These Lofts are Up in the Clouds with their Wonderful White Designs
This is certainly not the first time we have featured loft designs on this blog but with the popularity of urban living along with the drive to reuse and renovate spaces, there is no shortage of new design ideas emanating from the idea of lofts. In this post, we are featuring loft designs from around . . .
Lofted Luxury
As we have seen time and time again on this site, a lofted design is a great way to use all the vertical space in a home. Lofts are not only modern, but inherently interesting and leave many options open for a creative designer. In this post, we’re featuring three different loft designs that latch . . .
Three Dark Colored Loft Apartments with Exposed Brick Walls
This is certainly not the first time we have explored the variety and creativity of loft living on this blog. The increased emphasis on urban spaces that are both practical and beautiful, with the added benefit of using lofts that have been repurposed from a former life, makes loft living that much more appealing. The . . .
Converted Industrial Space Becomes a Pretty, Sunny Apartment
If you enjoyed the our feature on industrial spaces converted to modern apartments yesterday, here is more of the same but with a different vibe. The industrial space featured here, converted with the help of UK interior design firm Cloud, is anything but dark and dreary. Instead, light colors, clean lines, and plenty of sunlight . . .
Converted Industrial Spaces Becomes Gorgeous and Spacious Apartments
It is one thing to create a home from scratch, placing every wall and window exactly where you want it to be. But when a designer is tasked with creating a beautiful home from what was once a desolate industrial warehouse it is quite another thing. More and more as we realize that the space . . .
3 Stylish Industrial Inspired Loft Interiors
Loft living is all the rage and its no surprise. After all, these types of homes can be extremely spacious with vaulted ceilings, lots of natural light, and endless design possibilities. One of the most popular design styles you will see in these loft spaces attempts to marry the industrial elements with the warmth and . . .
Wondrous White: Three Lofts with Clean, Bright Interiors
White is a reflection of all colors. So when something is white, it is not actually lacking in color but rather it is every color. The lofts featured in this post take full advantage of the unique possibilities afforded by large swaths of white. From walls and shelves to dangerously white furniture and floors, these . . .
A Super Small Apartment That Adapts To Its Owner’s Needs
When a sociable urban couple moves into an apartment that’s just 35.7 square meters (384 square feet) there are a lot of questions for their chosen interior designers. Who are they? What is their personal style like? How many friends do they have? Do they like to go out or stay in? Are there any . . .
Warm Industrial Style Shines in a St. Petersburg Loft
When we think of loft living, it is easy to imagine slick concrete floors and dusty windows, stretching up to high vaulted ceilings. The general feel might be sunny but also dreary. Of course, modern loft living has brought a new vibrancy to this style. This loft, located in St. Petersburg Russia and designed by . . .
Hungarian Loft Design Uses a Simple Aesthetic for Big, Stylish Results
While we have certainly seen a wide variety of loft design ideas on this site before, there is always space for one that brings a little something new to the table. This Budapest loft space from architects and designers at Womorrow has a unique style that is so modern it nearly turns the corner to . . .
7 Inspirational Loft Interiors
Loft living, once the refuge of eccentric artists who needed space for canvas stretching and the occasional cocktail party, is now indicative of a stylish and affluent lifestyle. The loft interiors in this post are each unique, but manage to embrace the challenges of vaulted ceiling, open floor plans, and an overtly urban atmosphere. Let . . .
Three Creative Lofts Fit for Stylish Artists
At one time, loft living was reserved for the truly avant garde. The term calls to mind images of Andy Warhol and his collective lounging around on cushions, barely protected from a dusty concrete floor covered in paint splatters. But in recent years, lofts have become highly desirable, not just for artists but for anyone . . .
Karakoy Loft Uses Rich Wood Features and Creative Industrial Elements
This stunning project from the design team at Istanbul’s Ofist is truly one of a kind. The loft, designed specifically for a bachelor client, has a variety of creative features that are not just beautiful but tailored to the physical experience of the space. We’re delighted to be able to give you a look inside . . .
