What does loft mean?

Loft is a concept of living space, which usually refers to an open and spacious living space located in industrial buildings or commercial buildings. Loft originated in new york in1950s. At that time, many factories and warehouses were abandoned due to the development of industry. These abandoned buildings are used as residences and studios by some young people and artists. These people transformed these abandoned buildings into what is now called Loft.

Loft is characterized by open space, high ceiling, large windows and exposed pipes, beams and brick walls. These characteristics make Loft have unique charm and style, and it is widely used in modern architecture and decoration design.

How to create a loft-style living space?

The following are the steps for loft to create Loft-style living space:

Choose the right building.

Loft-style living space is usually chosen in industrial buildings or commercial buildings. These buildings usually have high ceilings, large windows and exposed pipes, beams and brick walls, which are very suitable for creating attic living space.

2. Design the spatial layout

Loft-style living space is usually open and there is no partition wall, so it is necessary to design a suitable spatial layout. Different functional areas can be divided by the layout of furniture and the laying of carpets.

Choose the right furniture

Loft style living space usually chooses simple and practical furniture. You can choose some metal and industrial furniture, such as wrought iron sofa and wooden desk.

4. Choice of curtains

Attic-style living space is usually a large area of windows, so we should choose appropriate curtains to control the light and protect privacy. You can choose some simple and practical curtains, such as solid color fabric curtains, blinds and so on.

5. Lighting design

Attic living space needs proper lighting to create an atmosphere. You can choose some industrial style lamps, such as water pipe lamps and wrought iron chandeliers.