Stunning Loft Homes From Around The World
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There’s a certain timeless elegance about the loft home. Maybe it’s the European edge or the inspired frugal ingenuity which comes with cramping years of accumulated possessions into a humble living space. But loft apartments are fast becoming part of the Australian landscape - and there’s plenty of reasons to get excited about it!
1. They’re minimalist
Image: Danish-inspired interior from Spanish designer Juan Ferreira
Image: Symmetry and consistency are the buzzwords
Image: Bedroom clothing rack in designer’s apartment, Minneapolis
Image: Monochromes are emphasised in this computer-generated visual prototype from Juraj Talcik, a Slovenian design expert
Image: Beautiful entertainment space from Istanbul-based design company Ofist
Image: Their stairs take minimalist design to a whole new level
Image: Italian designer Teresa Sapey transformed a garage in Bordeaux into a gorgeously understated home
Image: She mixes striking lines with square furniture and open doorways to create a deliciously modern living space
2. They're creative when it comes to storage
Image: This Rotterdam apartment makes the most of vertical space with an elaborate bookshelf system
Image: Whereas this Parisian loft leaves no space untouched, with a staircase that doubles as a CD cabinet
Image: NYC lofts are often forced to have unusually-shaped spaces, like this elongated Manhattan bathroom which uses light wall hues and carefully-positioned storage to give an illusion of size
Image: Fitted shelving and under-bed storage are both musts, perfectly exemplified in this London studio from PressEnter Design
Image: In this industrial loft designed by the 2B Group in Kiev, the dining area makes careful use of all wall space to visually isolate the diners from the rest of the open home
Image: Ceiling shape should be no detriment to efficient storage, as in this intricately-assembled kitchen from Stockholm-based artist Carouschka Streijffert
Image: This London project from Hugo D’Enjoy and Armando Elias uses multi-level shelving to access right up to the roof
3. They’re unusual
Image: Loft homes often feature different levels, which can be customised - this Minsk apartment from Alexander Uglyanitsa features a network of copper piping that connects the space in a very unique way
Image: Like the many converted warehouses of the Melbourne suburbs, loft homes often feature brick in unusual and dynamic ways
Image: This earthy apartment in Atlanta turns cold, hard brick walls into a cosy, welcoming interior
Image: The most beautiful lofts accentuate the unusual aspects of the space, such as exposed roof furnishings, in a way which makes industrial design more friendly and domestic
Image: The joy of open-plan living is being able to construct your own distinctive spaces without restrictions on size or shape
Image: Embrace the sloping ceilings and use them to enhance the design of your living space
Image: This striking little kitchen is made all the more cosy by a sloping skylight
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