The history of the loft style in the interior
Initially, the word "loft" means the top floor. In the 1940s, due to rising land tax prices, factories and workshops in New York had to move from the city center to the suburbs. The vacated buildings, mostly the upper floors in Manhattan, began to be occupied by young artists: they were attracted to such premises by the low price of rent, as well as their own functional characteristics (spacious and high rooms, large windows). Here they could hold exhibitions, equipped for classes, in a word - they created.
By the 1950s, apartments on the upper floors of the former factories were in great demand and rose in price. And then money owners, sought-after lawyers and financiers moved into such apartments, the elite began to rent large rooms in the historical center of the city. And the apartments have turned into luxury housing. Then, for young artists, such housing was not affordable. From that moment on, housing in the "garage" or in the "attic" has turned into a loft style.
Loft style features in the interior
The main feature of the loft style in the interior of a large room is not to divide the room into rooms, creating only areas for relaxing or cooking. For this, furniture, artificial partitions, light separation and other visual zoning methods are used.
Usually a loft room, apartment or house is the presence of a large free space. In the interior of a loft-style room, seemingly incompatible materials and open communications are used.
The main materials used in this style are brick for walls, concrete for floors, wood for furniture, glass for windows, and steel.
Various pipes, ventilation system can be opened - this emphasizes the industrial past of the loft style
The recognizable loft style in the interior is a large hall with brick walls, painted or roughly plastered load-bearing parts of the wall, floors of natural materials, modern appliances and a minimum amount of furniture.
Apartment in loft style interior
The main features of the style:
1. Large space.
Large loft-style rooms without partitions (except for the bathroom) create the will for creativity, for the introduction of all kinds of housing. The ability to “breathe deeply” is a manifestation of the breadth of space without visible barriers with an open layout.
2. High ceilings in modern loft style.
An unattainable ceiling, rough-looking, uncovered ventilation pipes - this is one of the non-standard solutions for the design of loft-style apartments, which requires the fullness of light and chaos of perception in one person.
3. Functional areas of modern loft style.
The lighting solution, the contrasting combination of colors and their shades competently zone individual parts and corners of the room. Furniture that is not against the wall in the loft style, but in separate corners of the room, fulfills this role quite easily. Changing the position of the sofa and a couple of cabinets changes the location, for example, of the seating area.
4. The main tool for finishing a loft-style studio is uneven plaster, rough brickwork, concrete.
Notes of an abandoned building, isolated under a cozy original living area - this is a traditional feature of the loft style.
5. Ceiling - rough wooden beams. Rough, textured and unattainable, they, as one of the accents of this style, change the perception of the traditional representation of housing.
6. Floor - scraped wood. This is a surface on which it is pleasant to walk barefoot, in the early morning to observe light reflections playing in the notches of the board.
7. Large windows without curtains.
The window view is seen without barriers in the form of curtains, blinds and other elements traditionally decorating windows.
8. Loft-style furniture is the semantic center of the room.
Aged furniture looks good along with a modern road, harmoniously combined in any arrangement. The ability to move cabinets, racks makes it possible, depending on the mood, to change places. Simple and functional loft-style furniture amuses the soul and warms the heart, both wealthy owners with a creative nature, and owners with an acute financial issue.
9. A large number of extraordinary items. Interior items of different ages, colors and materials are able to bring harmony into the house. Novelties of technological progress, glass tables and rough metal lamps perfectly complement each other.
10. The general spirit of the urban. This loft-style apartment design has the air of a big bustling city, overflowing with cold metal and rough concrete. But it is quite possible to steal the irrepressible, especially by the hands of a competent creative person.
Kitchen in Loft style interior
The interior of a loft-style kitchen is usually combined with the interior of a living room or dining room, or rather, this is one space divided by visual methods: changing materials, color schemes, finishing materials. Or a counter is installed that visually separates the kitchen from the living room.
Modern kitchen interior of 20 square meters in Loft style
The apron is finished in brick, emphasizes the presence of a loft style
The rack visually divides the space and is made in the loft style
Decorative brick in a modern loft style interior
The kitchen is combined with a loggia and is made in the loft style
The shape of kitchen furniture is selected depending on the method of zoning the room. But preference is given to simple forms with clear lines and a functional component.
The Loft-style interior set the introduction of functional zones for the kitchen, which can be distinguished using different zoning methods:
The dining room can be highlighted with a different kind of lighting: great for this purpose are long hanging lamps hanging from the high ceiling. If the ceilings in the kitchen are low, you can use built-in spotlights aimed at the ceiling itself.
From the lower part of the room, you can highlight the separation of the kitchen and dining room, using different coatings. For example: ceramic tiles can be used in the kitchen, and laminate or parquet in the dining room.
You can highlight the working area in the kitchen by making an apron of ceramic tiles, for work comfort, or decorative brick, metal or glass.
Loft style in the bedroom interior
Loft style in the interior of the bedroom consists of furniture that is easy to use and functional.
The bedroom can be separated from the rest of the space by furniture or an opaque partition.
The bed, made in the style of minimalism, is perfect for a loft bedroom. In addition, it can include roomy drawers. Remember in a loft style interior, you must avoid cabinets. If you cannot do without a wardrobe, it is better to use built-in furniture that will blend into the general background of the room.
Part of the bedroom can be called a dressing room, in the loft style. But the wall in the room clearly supports the interior.
- A recognizable feature of the loft style is brick. Can be natural and decorative. In both cases it looks very realistic.
TV stand against a brick wall,
makes the interior of the bedroom of a panel house in the loft style
The bedroom of a typical high-rise building turns into a loft-style interior
An example of the interior of a bedroom in a loft-style multi-storey building
Wood effect floor and floor to ceiling window, loft style
Decorative antique wooden beams will add solidity to the loft style in the interior
Interior of a stylish and modern bedroom with a twist of loft style
A high ceiling is always an advantage in a loft style
Small but with a loft style in the interior
Furniture in the interior of the loft style
Loft style interior - style with minimal use of furniture. When designing, you need to take this into account and provide for storage space and additional places for recreation. But still, the furniture is present and should be located near the walls. You can use built-in wardrobes or shelving with open shelves.
The interior of furniture in the Loft style can be old or new era, but most importantly with light shapes. Traditionally, furniture in this style is made of durable plastic, high-quality wood, strong steel, leather and aluminum coatings (using plastic and chrome or metal inlays in the finish).
Loft furniture is also suitable: comfortable folding sofas, open shelves, metal hangers on wheels, folding chairs, comfortable chairs with wheels.
Key points: straight and simple seats, matching furniture decor. Everything should be functional and concise.
Modern furniture in a perfect fit for a loft-style studio or apartment with a loft-style interior. Volume, large space - this is what we need in our style and this must be remembered when arranging furniture for an interior in a loft style.