The free spirited qualities of the contemporary loft juxtaposed with antiques and uncovered brick; highlighted with enormous windows and tall ceilings, has made this one of the most fashionable lifestyle movements in the twenty something bunch across America.
Once chosen by artists and other innovative people, loft living has taken on a life of its own, and is considered to be a pretty prestigious way to live. Many lofts are situated within a reformed warehouse or old renovated factory. However, in some cities, new condo or apartment blocks are being built that are committed to loft spaces or which have the penthouse floor units as desirable lofts. Home buyers and renters alike crave each of these.
What a first time loft resident doesn’t take in are the many challenges that come with enhancing and furnishing a large, roomy loft home. It can be quite a test to build areas without cramming or boxing in the inherent flow of space. You want all areas to be visible to the high ceilings and immense windows to gain from the natural light.
Some guidelines for put the accent on your high ceiling space…
1. Use bulky, extra-large ceiling fans made from warm woods and shiny metals, to guide the eye up and circulate the air. At once it is functional and glorious.
2. Leave all the substantial custom solid wood beams, alder corbels, staircase newels and pipes exposed. If you are going to obscure the most individual aspects of your loft space, you might as well shuffle on over to a condo.
3. Think GIGANTIC when you are choosing lighting for your ceiling in the central living space. You fancy the lighting to be useful and inspiring. Large drum shades and giant chandeliers can be excellent choices.
Many lofts have a unique stairway that reaches to the master bedroom area that is not a bedroom – but simply an elegant sleeping space that has unobstructed views to the living space below. This design layout can also impart challenges but presents the ideal chance to play off the high ceilings. For your hand railings, choose either warm hardwood that is stained to accentuate the inviting exposed brick, or use custom cast iron which is in keeping with the roots of the building. For the baluster parts, definitely consider custom-built wrought iron that come in straight or curved, fancy or plain, heavy or chic balustrades.
If you are fortunate enough to own a loft, you already know that you have somewhere very distinctive to live. Now be courageous in your decor choices and make it the most stunning space it can be. You decided on an contemporary home style – why settle for common in interior design?
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