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Loft Decorating Tips – Time To
Think Outside The Box!
Are you looking for unique loft decorating tips? If so, grab a cup o' joe, relax and begin perusing...
Lofts are very popular. Not only the young and trendy consider these spaces the coolest places on earth, but even older married couples love loft living and the interior designs of these open spaces.
Lofts have become symbols of a hip, contemporary, urban lifestyle.
But what are lofts? Are they just big open spaces? That’s really it--but it's the use of the space that make them so intriguing. Sometimes there isn't a separate kitchen, bedroom or nursery... it's just one big open space.
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Time for some loft decorating tips!
Many of these one-huge-room apartments are located in former industrial buildings. But today they are also built new, and not only in big cities, but in small towns, too!
Having everything in one big room requires a radical change in mindset when decorating. You may want to put a bookcase or an armoire against a wall, but how many walls are there? Probably not many. It's likely that with your open interior designs, your bookcase (a cool-looking, over-sized contemporary one) will become your wall!
And when living in a loft, most of your belongings may be in full view. Make sure to remember this when inviting guests to your home. . .
Before you start, walk around and decide where you want to sleep, eat, cook, watch TV, etc. Plan well. Create a map!
Modern/contemporary style furniture works best due to the urban feel of the loft condo or apartment. Natural fabrics (wool, cotton, leather, silk) and neutral colors look great. Metal furniture is also popular for loft living.
Do you have a cold hard floor? Area rugs keep your feet warm and define the purpose of each space.
Your kitchen may be in the same room with your living and sleeping areas. Make it look cool, even if you don’t use it much. With loft living, stainless steel appliances (or all black or all white), eye-catching granite countertops, and great looking solid wood, metal or smoked glass cabinets all lend a contemporary look and feel.
Cool accessories on exposed brick and timber walls and ceilings help create a unique space.
Use unconventional screens or room dividers to isolate your bathroom (or bed) from the rest of your loft apartment.
Storage space can be a problem. You may want to have a certain piece of furniture (storage cabinet, chest, etc) for storage in each room, designate an area just for storage, or rent some outside space for storing rarely used items.
The most important of all loft decorating tips is probably to forget everything you may have learned in the past about interior designs.
Lofts are cool, lofts are different. So be sure to think outside the box!
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