Loft style: from abandoned factories to modern apartments

Do you look with a sinking heart in a photo of chic loft apartments and want to recreate this style at home? If yes, then this article is for you. We will describe the main features and characteristics of the interior in the loft style.

There are many variations of the organization of space in the style of Loft - an open layout of rooms, the use of bricks and concrete for wall cladding, unopened utilities, industrial communications.

History of the style of loft in the interior

"Loft" in English means an attic. In fact, the interior in loft style is an industrial premise converted for life.

Loft, as a kind of design, appeared in the late 1920s in Manhattan. During the Great Depression hundreds of factories and factories ceased to function. Abandoned buildings began to be rented at very low prices. This was to the liking of the goddess of New York - as yet unknown and novice artists, photographers, designers, writers and other representatives of the creative professions could receive for a small fee huge areas that were used to create workshops, studios, galleries. There, in their spacious workshops, and the artists themselves lived.

The final popularity to loft spaces came in the 60s, thanks to the bright representative of pop art culture - Andy Warhol. It was he who turned industrial buildings with low rents into elite housing. After that, the rent of large areas in the historical center of New York was too expensive for young artists, they were succeeded by successful businessmen, financiers, brokers, lawyers and show business stars. Inveterate bachelors and enviable brides, not burdened by marriage, have created a caste of "golden youth" known all over the world.

Today, among the famous admirers of the loft apartments are David Bowie, Tom Cruise, Robert de Niro, who arranged apartments in the once confectionery in London, and London designer David Gill settled in the building of the former glove factory.

If you are really tuned to an apartment in loft style, then our simple tips will help you organize space. Create a loft space is possible both in small apartments, and in large country houses.

The main characteristics of the loft apartments

Organize the "Open Space" space

Open layout is a synonym for loft-interiors. Because this style was used to decorate abandoned factories, factories and warehouses, then, naturally, there could be no division into rooms. Therefore, the first thing to do is get rid of unnecessary walls. An open design concept is crucial for this kind of aesthetics.

Zoning occurs with the use of facing materials, furniture and decor, textiles and different textures.

In addition, such a trick will give the room a spacious view, even if it is not quite so.

The best loft design is suitable for apartments and houses with high ceilings, wide windows, large areas.

Brick walls

Since loft apartments take their origins from factory premises, then, most often, they were bare brick or concrete walls, without any cladding.

In case you live in a modern house, identify any existing brick walls that can now be hidden behind the plasterboard. Similarly, you can try to remove the plaster on the wall to purposely open the brick.

Again, there are many decorative materials that mimic the texture of bricks, which will help achieve an authentic look.

There are many cool wallpapers that create the effect of a "brick wall". Also, it is possible to use concrete, textured plaster, wood and other rough textures.

Mix furniture

Loft - a wide space for the manifestation of fantasy in terms of choosing furniture. This style allows you to combine not combined - you can use furniture of any styles, epochs and textures.

If you first create an interior in this style, then the living room is a great place to start.

Do you have a new couch, a parent couch and a vintage chair? The most that.

If you always wanted to combine a coffee table in the 1970s or a rocking chair with a French sofa, now is the time!

No other style will allow you such experiments.

Create a gallery at home

Based on the history of style, you can understand that different works of art and art objects - this is one of the main features of the loft.

In addition, rough, untreated walls look much better if they are brightened up with photos or paintings. You can hang any style of art in the order that you like. Use paintings by famous artists, canvases found in flea markets or their own work. Mix them, choose different in size and color frames.

Such a gallery is a tribute to art, an opportunity to create a unique style and show its individuality.

Nothing so screams "loft", like a wall from floor to ceiling, eclipsed by eclectic works or a beautifully organized library of books on the whole wall.

Use the minimum amount of furniture

In the loft style, it is permissible to use a small amount of furniture, when planning you should keep enough "empty space", and leave the room spacious and airy.

Especially it concerns bedrooms. Choose light colors, minimalist furniture combined with interesting vintage accessories.

As we discussed in previous articles, when it comes to decorating, merging the old with the new one - this is how real magic happens!

Use in the interior of carpets

Colorful and stylish carpets add extra beauty to the interior, because they take attention away from other elements of the room.

You can use a neutral parquet or laminate floor, and with the help of carpets add color, texture and character - all that is needed to make the space more attractive and comfortable.

Choose a cheerful and eclectic decor

Intentional collision of elements of different epochs, styles and purposes is a feature of fashionable loft spaces.

Try to mix absolutely different in form and style chairs, add pop art items, combine vintage and trendy decor elements. Using objects of different times, helps create a real eclectic aesthetics of industrial loft.

Do not close the windows

Finally, large bare windows that provide a lot of natural light are one of the main characteristics when creating an open and air space loft.

If you do not want to make any significant structural changes to your windows, just make sure that they are as open as possible, without blinds or heavy curtains. It is possible to use light tulle or light linen curtains.

EDEN wishes you luck in creating loft apartments and creative inspiration!