How To Design A Loft-Like Space

Before starting to design your home, you should know what a loft is and how it differs from other spaces. A loft is an attic converted into living space, so it’ll have the same architectural elements as an attic. However, lofts tend to be much more open than attics, with higher ceilings and large windows. They’re often built by combining two separate spaces or rooms into one big area—something you could do if you have the right skills. Creating an ample open space like this might mean removing walls or moving doors around, but luckily there are plenty of ways to decorate your new “loft-like” room without spending too much money on renovations.

Use architectural details

When designing a loft, you want the space to feel like an extension of the outdoors. To achieve this, use architectural details in your design that bring natural elements into the room and make it feel like part of an old building. For example, use columns, beams, and arches to help create an open feel; reclaimed wood floors in place of polished surfaces; exposed brick walls; industrial lighting that mimics street lamps; concrete flooring; long curtains over large windows—and so forth.

Mural Wallpaper 

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Industrial mural wallpaper is a great choice for anyone who wants to add a bit of modern style to their interior design. It comes in a variety of colors and patterns, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste. This wallpaper is also very easy to apply, which means you don’t have to worry about getting it just right when installing it on your walls.

High ceilings

If you’re planning to create a loft-like space, consider increasing the height of your ceilings. High ceilings will give the room a sense of spaciousness and airiness, which can be especially helpful if your apartment has a low ceiling. They’ll also make it feel more open and free—great for people looking to brighten their living area with natural light! And even though they are less common than they used to be, high ceilings can still serve as an excellent place to store things like bookshelves or rugs.

Wood floors

Wood floors are durable and can be refinished. Wood floors are warm, natural, and comfortable. They look great with modern or traditional interiors, giving the space a cozy feel. Wood floors are easy to clean and maintain because it is a natural material that does not absorb water or dirt easily. You can stain or paint them to achieve the desired color scheme for your loft apartment. If you want to update your old wood floors, you can sand them down and refinish them with oils or polyurethane to make them shiny again!

Steel-framed windows

• Steel-framed windows are stronger than wooden ones.
• Steel frames allow you to choose the size of your loft window to suit your needs.
• You can install steel frames yourself if you have experience with home construction projects.

Large artworks

You can use large artwork to create a focal point or theme in your loft-like space. You should hang one large piece centered on the wall, or you could have works of art on either side of the fireplace.

Lighting, lighting, lighting!

• Use a lot of light. The more, the better. Get as many bulbs as possible and hang them in every conceivable place—ceilings, walls, furniture, and fixtures. You want to ensure that every corner is well-lit, so it feels cozy and atmospheric at night. And don’t forget all those surfaces like tables where people can read or eat!
• Use track lighting. These are great because they can be placed just about anywhere—in corners or near windows—and give an even spread of light throughout the room. Plus, when combined with lamps for task-specific purposes (like reading), you’ll have no trouble finding things in your loft, even if there’s low visibility due to inclement weather outside!
• Lampshades are another thing to consider when deciding what kind of bulb will work best for different tasks around your apartment or home. 

Lots of natural light

When you’re designing your loft-like space, be sure to add a lot of natural light. Natural light is better than artificial light because it’s healthier for the human body and mind. In addition, your plants will love it! If you have pets like me, they’ll also thank you for providing more sunlight in their home environment!

The more open space we have around us, the less claustrophobic we feel—and this goes double when we’re trying to create an airy feeling in our homes that feels more like an artist’s studio or loft apartment than an ordinary living room or kitchen area.

Keep the room minimalist and clean

A loft-like space, by nature, is made to be simple and minimalistic. This means that you should keep the number of items in your room minimal as well—the fewer distractions you have, the better! You also want to ensure that your room is tidy, which will help keep it organized and neat. If you’re going to be using a light color scheme like white or cream (which are good options if your loft has high ceilings), then think about keeping all of your furniture neutral as well so that they complement each other well and don’t stand out too much amidst all of those tall walls.

To create an open floor plan that feels spacious yet cozy at the same time—and with limited storage space—you should use larger pieces such as couches or beds instead of smaller ones like chairs or ottomans (which can also clutter up a room). 

Conclusion

Creating a loft-like space is easy and fun, and the results can be stunning. With this guide, you should now be able to turn any room into something that resembles a luxury apartment. Check out our other guides if you’re looking for help with other home design projects.