"Loft-style"
Loft apartments are apartments that are generally built from former
industrial buildings. When industrial developments are developed into
condominiums instead of apartments, they may be called loft condominiums.
The general term
warehouse-to-loft conversions may sometimes be used for development of
industrial buildings into apartments and condominiums.
Originally popular with artists, they are now highly sought-after by
other bohemians, and the gentrification of the former manufacturing sectors of
medium to large cities is now a familiar pattern.
The loft look is pretty similar to the urban look, but it’s a little
more industrial.
The loft look involves as few walls as possible. Living areas are
separated by a bookshelf or the back of a couch instead of a door and a wall.
Often, the whole second floor is open to the ground level. Again, it can be
hard to achieve this look if your home doesn’t come this way, but you can
definitely give thought to the open feel when you’re designing.
The edgy loft look calls for modern or contemporary furnishings. Artwork
should fit this bill, too: Huge pieces of art or photography are a great way to
accent your lofty home.
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