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Learning from Lofts (4 comments)
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Let the light in. These unadorned windows show off their architectural beauty and open the space to the outside world.
This is a perfect example of why you should invest in killer floor lamps. Seriously, throw out that hideous halogen eyesore you bought in college pronto.
by usona This is a perfect example of why you should invest in killer floor lamps. Seriously, throw out that hideous halogen eyesore you bought in college pronto.
Don't bother hiding your infrastructure. Whether it's pipes, duct work, or floor joists, lofts have made it acceptable to show off structure and function.
by Rodriguez Studio Architecture PC
Go big. This cityscape serves as an oversized headboard and defines the bedroom zone.
living space
Appreciate furniture pieces for the sculptural elements they are. This room is laid out in a way that shows off every object that's in it.
by valerie pasquiou interiors + design, inc
Celebrate Industry. Stainless steel and unfussy fixtures help achieve this look.
by valerie pasquiou interiors + design, inc
Show off your bricks. If you live in an older home, what's underneath that drywall and linoleum? If you can take a peak it might just be something beautiful.
by Amy Lau Design
Define different "rooms" within a large open space with rugs, light fixtures, art and furniture. By setting up conversation areas and zones, you can make intimate spaces within a large one.
by Busy Bee
Divide and conquer. A translucent room window or a portable room screen can provide privacy without putting up solid walls.
by Andre Rothblatt Architecture
Oversized sliding doors and pocket doors are great devices for closing off areas temporarily.
by Fiedler Marciano | Architecture
This light divider is one of my favorite space-definers on Houzz. Those shelves on the left are great at dividing space as well.
by MUSADESIGN
Create rooms out of nooks and crannies. This narrow area is perfect for a home office with a view.
living space
Don't overstuff the place with furniture. Because this designer edited so carefully, this loft appears much larger than it actually is. Tricks like using clear tables and keeping the doorways clear extend the space visually.
Oh, and this is more proof that you need to throw out that halogen $19.99 piece of junk and buy something super cool...
by Loadingdock5 Architecture PLLC
Oh, and this is more proof that you need to throw out that halogen $19.99 piece of junk and buy something super cool...
Get creative with wall coverings. Because he had such high ceilings, this loft dweller used IKEA birch fabric from floor to ceiling to create a forest on top of concrete walls.
Lucas's Loft/becky harris
Use a limited color palette if you want to show off materials and surfaces. Color does not compete with the wood wall, stone fireplace, marble counters and wood floors here.
by Dufner Heighes Inc
Go even further and go strictly minimal and white. This is the crisp and modern version of Glenn Close's psycho's whitewashed loft. Because almost everything is white, one focuses on the shape and style of the individual pieces.
by Chelsea Atelier Architect, PC
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david says:
Great ideabook! Reminds me why I fell in love with loft style and modern in general in the first place: of course it was in the movies. Who doesn't want to be like Mickey Rourke? Still missing this collection of 100 identical suits though...
Will definitely keep these ideas in mind so that I can start feeling like a movie star at home.
Will definitely keep these ideas in mind so that I can start feeling like a movie star at home.
becky says:
I would love to find a web site with all of these sets, especially from the days when Mickey Rourke was smoking hot in 9 1/2 Weeks! That closet was very Patrick Bateman, wasn't it? It was also kind of Olive Oyl.
petermedvin says:
In my old loft space in NYC (well, it was 1,100 sq. ft. - that's pretty much a loft in New York) I used a Zoom-Room, the remote controlled, retractable bed (light years ahead of a Murphy bed...) together with translucent sliding pocket doors to divide the space. In that way, I was able to make my living room a guest room (no one know there was a bed in the home entertainment center) and still have a nice sized dining room. Check it out at www.Zoom-Room.com.
mariette65 says:
That is crazy - how ingenious! I love it! 1,100 sq ft in NYC sounds palatial to me!
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