What can you do with a loft area?
Most loft conversions are used for an extra bedroom or two with en suite bathroom. Other popular uses include a teenage den, cinema room or home office. If your home has amazing views, you could consider moving some of the living spaces up into the new loft too, to take advantage of them.
How do you furnish a loft area?
Use partitions, curtains, sliding doors, or screens to create private spaces; flexible furnishings (sofa beds and other convertible pieces) work well; different (but complementary) colors to define the area; use the vertical space to create a loft within a loft, like a raised sleeping area or workspace.
How do you decorate an open loft space?
Decorating Your Loft Space
- Plan Before You Decorate. Before you start decorating your apartment, have a solid plan.
- Bring in Some Greenery.
- Let in Natural Light.
- Make Use of Color.
- Don’t Overstuff.
- Embrace the Space’s Unique Character.
- Get Innovative Storage Solutions.
- Open-Backed Shelves.
What is a 2nd floor loft?
Many homes built today have an open area on the second floor that overlooks the space below. These areas commonly referred to as lofts, provide extra square footage for a multitude of different uses.
What is loft layout?
A loft apartment is a large, open space with very few (if any) interior walls. It’s very similar to a studio apartment, as neither have a separate bedroom, but lofts tend to be much larger — 1,000-2,000 square feet, as opposed to a studio’s average of 600 square feet.
What is loft interior design?
Loft is a name for a modern urban style in interior design, which is characterized by an abundance of open space and industrial elements in decor (very high ceilings, raw brick walls, exposed beams and pipes, cement floor, etc).
What pitch roof do you need for a loft?
Ideally, it should have a pitch of an deal 30 degrees. A lower pitch will mean lower head height in the centre of the loft space, while a higher pitch will provide a larger roof space.
Does loft count as a storey?
Does a loft or mezzanine level count as a separate story? No. If an apartment has a loft or mezzanine where part of the apartment has high ceilings and the other part has 2 levels, you do not count the loft or mezzanine as a separate story. Only count full stories where there are hallways and elevators.