Dormitorio Fresco: DESIGNING YOUR LOFT SPACE, TOO

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Posted by Arfin at 5:02 AM

A loftapartment refers to a large adaptable open space, often converted forresidential use.

Loft apartments are apartments aregenerally built from former industrial buildings. Sometimes, industrialdevelopments are developed into condominums instead of apartments,they may be called loft condominiums.The general term warehouse-to-loftconversions may be used for the development of apartments and condominiumsfrom industrial buildings. And sometimes, loft apartments are a component of a municipal initiative.

Loft homes are hubs ofartists, professionals and even urban families. They offer a wonderful refugewith liberal breathing space and infinite design possibilities. The wide openspace inspires the occupants to think creatively. It is quite critical thatthese urban havens be designed according to strict preferences andpersonality-based specifications. The functionality of their loft interiordesign will actualize their persona.

A typical loft is large androomy with high ceilings and large glass windows.There are often structuralcolumns that divide the space but they do not necessarily suggest the layout ofthe area. These columns can be utilized as partitions but they can also providea rhythm of vertical lines that can add to the general theme of the interior.

Most ceilings are tall andexposed which often allow pipes and beams to be visible. In lofts, it is betterto incorporate the pipes and beams to the ceiling design than to treat them asseparate entities, They can be painted white or even black to create a uniquedisarray of lines and shapes.

Lofts are generallyspacious with minimal obstructions in the layout so the furniture pieces can tocontribute to the openness of the space. They should be in neutral colors toblend with the character charm of the interiors or they can create an explosionof colors, surprising the bare white walls and ceiling. Furniture pieces canserve as area dividers for separating interior spaces. Console tables can beplaced in between the living room and the dining room.

Since lofts resemble wide,high-ceilinged, industrial galleries, the furniture can be the art andsculptural pieces that they will showcase. If you want to entertain friends orbusiness associates then you can bring them to your loft and show them theupdated version of a straightforward androgynous design with an eclectic edge.