The Loft Style – How to Draw Attention To Your Lofty Ceiling Space
The free spirited persona of the contemporary loft juxtaposed with antiques and bare brick; highlighted with gigantic windows and high ceilings, has made this one of the most up to date lifestyle movements in the twenty something crowd across America.
Once favored by artists and other creative public, loft living has taken on a life of its own, and is considered to be a pretty prestigious way to live. Various lofts are situated within a transformed warehouse or old refurbished factory. However, in some cities, new condo or apartment blocks are rising that are committed to loft spaces or which have the penthouse floor units as desirable lofts. New home buyers and renters alike want each of these.
What a beginning loft tenant doesn’t appreciate are the various challenges that come with enhancing and furnishing a extensive, open loft home. It can be quite a challenge to craft areas without bunching up or boxing in the natural flow of space. You want all spots to be open to to the high ceilings and massive windows to benefit from the natural light.
Check these ideas for drawing attention to your high ceiling space…
1. Use big, extra-large ceiling fans made from rich woods and lustrous metals, to draw the eye up and circulate the air. At once it is practical and inspiring.
2. Leave all the substantial solid wood beams, alder corbels, stairway newels and original pipes exposed. If you are going to plaster over the most unique features of your loft space, you might as well relocate to a condo.
3. Think LARGE when you are selecting lighting for your ceiling in the grand living space. You want the lighting to be effective and very dramatic. Large drum shades and extra-large chandeliers can be incredible choices.
Many lofts have a period staircase that reaches to the master bedroom area that is not a bedroom – but simply an trendy sleeping space that has unobstructed views to the living space below. This design layout can also present challenges but offers the perfect opportunity to work with the high ceilings. For your hand railings, choose either warm hardwood that is stained to bring out the inviting exposed brick, or use custom cast iron which is in keeping with the roots of the building. For the balusters, definitely consider wrought iron that come in straight or curved, decorative or simple, heavy or stylish balustrades.
If you are lucky enough to be the owner of a loft, you already recognize that you have somewhere very distinctive to live. Now be fearless in your decor decisions and make it the most breathtaking space it can be. You decided on an unconventional home style – why settle for average in interior design?
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