Loft apartment interior. Interior design of an apartment in the loft style. Small loft-style apartment: do's and don'ts

Loft style in the interior will be an unusual solution for creating a stylish and modern home. The idea originated in America, when warehouse and work premises began to be used as living quarters. Large areas, not divided into separate rooms, have remained a characteristic feature of the loft; the distinction of modernity has become the separation of the toilet and sleeping place.

Distinctive features

The loft style is inspired by workshops, workshops and production facilities. A rough form of decoration is used in the interior, in addition to decorative items, a unique, modern design is created. The loft has several distinctive features, without which it is difficult to fully implement it.

• Open spaces without partitions;
• The direction of the loft corresponds to high ceilings with minimal decoration or decorated with ceiling beams and complex pipe structures;
• The decoration uses concrete, brick, glass, roughly processed wood;
• All surfaces of the premises are finished roughly, conveying the interior of warehouse and industrial premises;
• The loft style is characterized by rooms with abundant natural lighting;
• A fireplace is often present in the interior of a loft;
• Loft-style furniture is functional and minimalistic.

In the photo there is a loft-style living room, the ceilings are decorated with wooden beams and original pipe structures.

The color scheme of the style

The color palette is most often filled with strict shades. Bright colors are rarely used in decoration; decor details will perform this function. Beige, terracotta and brown colors are suitable for loft interior decoration. But the classic colors are gray, white and black.

Gray

A modern shade, often used in decoration. The color of cold concrete looks harmonious in the interior. One of the surfaces or the entire area can be framed in gray. Also, shades of gray are used in interior items, such as furniture, textiles or decor.

Black

Black can be present in partial finishes, such as one of the walls, ceiling elements, fireplace, window or door frames. More often, black is used to fill the interior of a room, in furniture, lighting, decorative elements.

White

With white, the room will be even more spacious and filled with light. White sanded ceilings and painted brickwork can overlap with light interior fillings or contrast with dark floors and furniture.

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Photo in the interior of rooms in the apartment

Living room

The interior of the living room with high ceilings will be decorated with a structure made of ventilation pipes or ceiling beams. Walls can be finished with brickwork, wood paneling or rough plastered. The flooring is made of laminate or self-leveling flooring technique. The natural concrete floor is covered with a small short pile carpet.

Furniture in the living room is functional, modern style can be combined with classic. The color scheme may overlap with the kitchen set. Curtains use a straight cut of dense fabric or light-colored tulle. The interior will be decorated with fashionable decorative elements, such as metal vases, posters, decorative wiring on the walls.

Kitchen

The interior of the loft kitchen is light and filled with modern appliances. The kitchen, as a separate room, is not typical of the loft style; the space should be open, combined with the living room. You can zone the space using the bar counter.

In the photo, instead of standard storage systems, unusual shelves made of pipes and wood are used.

The set has straight corners and clear lines, the apron can be laid out of tiles or brickwork. For practical reasons, the apron is protected with glass or made of a stone slab. The flooring is made of tiles or laminate. Lighting is another way to zone a room, with low lamps above the bar to separate the cooking area from the dining and living areas.

Bedroom

Brickwork on one of the walls will create a special comfort in the interior of the bedroom. Ceiling beams and a podium made of wooden beams are used in the decoration. For finishing the floor, laminate, parquet or concrete imitation floors are used.

The interior of a loft room can be minimalistic, only with the necessary furniture: a bed with drawers and a wardrobe. Or with a variety of items such as bedside tables, a chest of drawers, armchairs, and a bedside bench. The second option is much more comfortable, you can combine several styles in it. The windows will be decorated with thick straight curtains.

Pictured is an industrial style bedroom. Distinctive features of the loft: ceiling with industrial pipes and timber beams, raw boards on the walls.

Children

Given the industrial and industrial direction of the loft style, it is rarely used to decorate children's rooms. If you wish, you can make repairs to the loft in a milder form. Decorate one of the walls in the interior with light-colored bricks.

The flooring is made of wood, parquet or laminate. An abundance of natural light is needed for a children's room, the windows will be decorated with light straight or Roman curtains.

Bathroom and toilet

Bathroom and toilet are finished with tiles. The color can be solid or with imitation of stone, wood and brick. For finishing the ceiling, it is more practical to use metal panels with spotlights.

In the photo, stylish wooden boxes, concrete walls and red pendants with light bulbs are the hallmarks of a loft in the bathroom.

The faucet, shower and accessories can be steel or copper. A glass partition protects against splashing water.

Hallway

An interesting interior solution will be wall decoration with natural or decorative stone. In the absence of a spacious and open hallway, it must be provided with a lot of light, due to this, the room will seem larger.

Cabinet

One of the walls of the office can be decorated with a stylish metal bookcase. The working area is made of wood and metal, the pieces of furniture have straight lines and a minimalist character.

The photo shows an unusual interior of the office in a loft style. Raw walls, slate boards, pipes, beams and fixtures set an industrial edge.

Loft in a country house

A country house is the perfect place to use the loft style. Unlike city apartments, the house can have large windows on the entire wall, which is typical for the direction of the loft and is undoubtedly a plus.

The staircase is often present in the interior of a loft, it has a design that allows you to save space and use space with benefit. The minimalistic metal frame will not overload the room, and the shelves under the stairs can be used to store books and useful things.

An integral part of a loft-style country house is a fireplace. The execution can be in a classic form, made of stone and red brick, or a stylish metal fireplace in the center of the hall.

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The attic will become a place of privacy in the house. Wood paneling creates a backstage atmosphere.

Photo of loft-style apartments

The interior of the apartment in an industrial style is distinguished by its unique design, the maximum amount of light and free space.

Design of a two-room apartment 55 sq. m. for a bachelor

The striking features of the apartment are white brick walls in the kitchen-living room, concrete on the walls in the hallway, glass blocks, industrial-style stools, an aged chest of drawers in the bedroom and original pendant lamps in the bathroom. The decorative accents are the neon inscription on the wall behind the DJ's console, a metal floor lamp and a bright red door leading to the bathroom.

Design studio apartment 47 sq. m.

The characteristic features of a loft in an apartment are an open space without internal partitions and doors, old brick masonry, an uncovered ceiling frame, pipelines, entangling the walls, play the role of the main decorative accents. The impression is complemented by open wiring and electric lamps without lampshades hanging from the ceiling on simple cords.

The interior of a one-room apartment of 47 sq. m.

Concrete in the interior became the main finishing material, the electrical wiring was laid right on top of it, they did not even hide the sewer in the bathroom, covering the riser with a glass door. The exclusive object of the apartment is a table, the base is taken from an old glass table, the table top was constructed from wooden panels found on the street. Bright accents livened up the space: a skate floor lamp, a creative armchair and an unusual hanger and bright paintings in the bedroom.

Finishing features

Walls

The ideal loft layout has four walls and does not involve many partitions and massive walls. The exception is the bathroom and the bedroom. If necessary, to delimit the space, you can use glass partitions, interior items, furniture, different levels of the ceiling and floor.

Classic wall decoration is made of brick, concrete or plaster. To do this, the wall is finished in the form in which it is or false panels are used. A simpler and more budgetary option for wall decoration is wallpaper or photo wallpaper and imitation of stone, concrete and brick.

Floor

The concrete floor is very cold, it will be replaced by a self-leveling floor that conveys all the texture. For the interior of the bedroom, study and living room, I use wood or laminate. The kitchen, bathroom and toilet are tiled. Depending on the area of ​​the room, the shade can be dark or light.

Ceiling

The loft ceiling can become the main focus of the room. In the living room, the ceiling will be decorated with ceiling beams, a complex structure of pipes or wood paneling. For interiors with low ceilings, plastering in a light color is suitable.

In the photo, industrial pipes and concrete trim were used in the design of the ceiling.

Windows and doors

Windows and doorways are preferably made of wood. The windows should not be overloaded with complex curtains; the room should have the maximum amount of natural light. Large floor-to-ceiling windows are ideal.

Furniture selection

All pieces of furniture in the interior are functional and practical. Furniture can be minimalistic and modern or vintage.

• Sofa with leather or textile upholstery. A classic straight sofa in the living room interior will be complemented by a coffee table and a tall lamp.
• Vintage armchairs blend harmoniously with modern pieces. Modern models can be on casters or light, simple designs.
• The TV stand has straight and clear lines. Made of wood or metal frame with glass surface.
• The kitchen table can have a solid wood surface, with a preserved natural pattern. In other rooms, the table and chairs can be movable and folding.
• A podium mattress or a simple bed frame with a high headboard matches the direction of the loft.
• The built-in wardrobe will be closed by a glass sliding door or a blackout curtain. A freestanding cabinet can be painted in one color and give an antique look.
• Wall shelving in the interior will help save space. Shelves equipped under the stairs are used for storing things.

Textiles in the room

There is no abundance of fabrics in the loft interior. Textiles are used to decorate windows, in the form of tight curtains of straight cut or tulle. Also, their complete absence will look harmonious in the overall picture.

In the photo, blackout Roman curtains adorn the loft-style kitchen.

A sofa or bed is complemented by several pillows.

The carpet will protect you from the cold concrete floor. The interior of the loft uses a short pile carpet.

Photo of decor and accessories

Unusual decorative elements will complete the image of a loft-style room.

• The walls will be decorated pictures or posters made in a modern style.

• The clock can be electronic or in an unusual design, for example, from a group of gears of different sizes with arrows.

In the photo, the original loft-style clock is the main decoration of the bedroom.

• Slate board it is convenient to use in the interior of the hallway and in the kitchen. Also, one of the walls can be completely decorated with chalk foil.

• Old barrels and crates perform the function of storing things, and can also be used to create a piece of furniture.



It is convenient to use table lamps and lamps on a metal base on bedside tables and cabinets.





Edison lamps are most suitable for a loft-style interior; in the bedroom they can act as a lamp, hanging from the ceiling on a cord. In other rooms, lamps can be used in complex structures, forming an art object.



Features of the design of a small room

For interior decoration in the loft style, it is preferable to use spacious rooms. To create a harmonious design in a small room, you should use several rules that will help keep the room in the same style, while not overloading it with unnecessary details.

• Use light shades in the decoration;
• Combine kitchen and living room;
• Minimalistic and functional furniture;
• Do not use massive structures in decoration;
• The brick wall will be replaced by photowall-paper;
• Simple wall shelves;
• Spotlights instead of massive chandeliers.





In the photo there is a small studio of 33 sq. m. in loft style.





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Loft is rapidly gaining more and more popularity, it is often used to decorate city apartments and country houses. In duplex apartments, the interior idea can be supported with low-hanging Edison lamps, large, open windows and a simple metal staircase. From the description, we can conclude that with the correct selection of decorative elements, the interior of the loft can be austere ultramodern or filled with the romance of a big city.

The apartment has a small area of ​​37 square meters - one-room and absolutely did not represent the possibility of expanding the space using additional premises. Therefore, some difficulties arose when creating a new design project.

As a result, the authors had to sacrifice the territory of the corridor, which, according to the new layout, moved to other zones. In its place, modern spacious storage systems appeared in the form of a large cabinet, which simultaneously divides the space of the living room and hallway.

The style is typical for people with established views, who are not afraid to change anything in their lives. All elements are made from natural raw materials: the walls are lined with bricks, the sofa is covered with leather, cabinet furniture and ceiling finishes have a wood composition.

Plan

From the point of view of modern approaches to the comfort and convenience of living quarters, this apartment, built in the last century, does not correspond to the conditions for the correct organization of space.

Experts have dismantled almost all the structures that separate the room, hallway and kitchen. The result is a huge, spacious room filled with natural light and air.

As a result of the redevelopment of the corridor and the use of free space, the designers were lucky to enlarge the bathroom. After the installation of the cabinet separating the living room from the entrance, a small, cozy entrance hall was formed.

Storage

It is quite difficult to organize and install many functional storage systems in a small apartment. Moreover, if even an elementary storage room is not provided in it. In this room, a huge closet at the entrance has become the most important and capacitive place for storing things.

It also became possible to hide accessories in a TV cabinet, in kitchen cabinets, bathroom furniture, and also in the original chest-tables located next to the sofa.

Light

The task of lighting a small area has a very original solution. The customer abandoned the standard chandeliers and lights. He wished to use extraordinary ceiling water pipes with attached cylindrical lamps. This non-standard design element perfectly complements the interior style.

The function of secondary lighting of the room is performed by wall lamps purchased from the store, located above the dining table. They are attached with custom forged brackets.

Colour

To emphasize the long history of the house, the designers used techniques that were fashionable in the last century: a high graceful plinth was installed along the entire perimeter, and the door and windows were decorated with portals. Thus, another style - the Stalinist Empire style - has quite organically blended into the interior design.

Dimensions (edit)

Square: 37 m²
Wall height: 3m.
Hallway: 6.2 sq.m.
Living room: 14.5 sq.m.
Kitchen: 8.5 sq.m.
Bathroom: 7.8 sq.m.

Luxury, pomp and an abundance of decor in the interior have been replaced by modern styles, which sometimes use unusual techniques and elements as means of expression. It would seem, what kind of comfort can we talk about in a space of exposed brick walls, wires or crossbars? But the design of a loft-style apartment is not in vain that continues to gain popularity, proving its diversity, as well as variability. The projects we have selected are proof of that!

1. Interior of a two-story loft-style apartment

This apartment has two floors and three rooms. It’s hard to believe that it is intended for the bachelor life of a bank employee who wants to relax and feel free after hours. The classic loft, born on these principles, was perfect for creating the right atmosphere.

The project, located in the Zapadnoye Kuntsevo residential complex, was carried out by designers from the E-l-ement studio. The area of ​​the apartment is not that big - 84 sq.m., but the ceiling height, which varies from 2.5 to 5 m., Allowed the authors to implement several interesting solutions in the interior.

As befits a loft - the layout is open, including a combined living room, kitchen, dining room. The presence of high ceilings prompted the designers to create a second floor, which helped to isolate the sleeping place from the rest of the areas without losing the feeling of spaciousness. A curved wooden staircase leads to this level.

Brickwork is used for decoration, which is balanced by white panels. The interior looks quite cozy, mainly due to the abundance of wooden elements.

2. Loft-style apartment for a young couple

The owners of this apartment initially knew that the loft style would be perfect for their personal space, only in a special interpretation. The designers from the JuicyHall studio had to listen carefully to the wishes of the young couple. The result is a project with a unique aesthetic, which once again proves the importance of complete trust between the contractor and the customer.

The Moscow apartment has a small area - 45 sq.m., but it turned out that with the right approach, this is quite enough for a comfortable life. Moreover, the original layout was the reason for the implementation of an unusual idea - to integrate the bathroom into the open space of the studio, which is common in the interiors of modern hotels.

Initially, the designers proposed to stay on the classic interpretation of the loft, leaving the concrete ceilings, as well as aging the brickwork of the walls. But clients insisted on a more decorative approach. As a result, the walls turned out to be white, and concrete was used to decorate the ceiling. So the small apartments were filled with air and space, acquiring a neat look.

The dwelling was created according to the principle of functionality and includes the following zones: a kitchen, a bedroom separated from it by a wall, a living room, a dressing room, a bathroom, an entrance hall. The sofa serves as a partition between the two areas.

During the repair, we had to solve minor and sometimes major problems. For example, when the kitchen set was brought in, it turned out that due to an oversight of the foreman, it simply did not fit the size of the space. But the designers were not at a loss and proposed to make brick semi-columns by imposing an I-beam on them. It turned out even better than planned.

3. Interior design of a loft-style apartment, Moscow

Many people think that a loft is brutality and insolence, but the Verdiz design studio, with the help of just one project, showed the variability of solutions while maintaining the key features. The interior turned out to be very light, elegant, even noble, and all this is 50 sq.m.!

For the rational organization of a small space, the bathroom was reduced, thanks to which a large wardrobe with a stunning stained-glass facade was placed in the corridor. It is a multifunctional piece of furniture that additionally separates the hallway from the living area.

The apartment consists of one room, which, thanks to the principle of zoning, accommodates a living room and a bedroom. The kitchen layout has a slightly rounded geometry. Almost all walls are involved here, serving as a support for compact furniture.

The unobtrusive interweaving of another style - fusion - helped to soften the loft, which was embodied in bright decor elements that revive the whiteness of the brickwork, as well as the grayness of concrete. At the same time, there was a place for art objects that convey the feeling of modern classics.

4. Design of an apartment in the loft style, Magnitogorsk

The author of the project, Anton Sukharev, claims that this is the rare case when the interior reflects the interests of the owner, embodied in small details. Although the designer had to work on a modest budget, the result looks modern and stylish. It was the loft that helped create the desired feeling with limited finances.

The apartment is 72 sq.m. framed according to the openspace principle. The entrance hall is fenced off from the living room by a wooden structure that serves as a spacious storage space. The LED strips in silicone boxes are embedded under the plywood block on the ceiling, where all the transformers are also hidden. A decorative partition divides the kitchen and living area without obstructing the free flow of light.

The brickwork found during the renovation was painted white. It was also possible to save money on the heating system, which was not changed, since it fit perfectly into the style of the loft. Almost all the furniture is made to order, has its own history: some object was created "bit by bit", the other is profitable to buy at a flea market.

5. Loft-style apartment for a young couple, Tyumen

The interior of this multi-level apartment was handled by the designer Ekaterina Skorokhodova, who managed to create a dream home for a creative couple. High ceilings helped add to the 90 sq.m. additional space of 14 sq.m.

The only obstacle to the embodiment of the loft's style was the lack of beautiful, open brickwork, but it was possible to imitate it with the help of high-quality decorative tiles. Other walls are painted white, against which paintings and other decorative elements look good. A bright accent is a large Indian panel, the shades of which set the color scheme of the space.

To heat such a large area, a massive heating system is usually used, but the designer selected compact metal convectors, which have become an interior decoration. But the main "attraction" of the apartment is rightfully considered to be high windows that open a beautiful view of the city and let in the required amount of light.

In order to preserve the feeling of spaciousness that the apartments are endowed with, it was decided to opt for a functional headset. So, kitchen cabinets are installed in two rows, the top of which is used to store non-essential items.

The sliding barn doors in the kitchen area look unusual, which were used instead of the usual ones. A guest room with a utility room is hidden behind them. In general, the interior looks luxurious and even fabulous, conveying the atmosphere of ancient castles.

6. Authentic loft with French charm

The designer of this apartment was the owner himself, Gregory Lesterlain, a businessman from France who spends a lot of time in Russia. Possessing good taste and solid travel experience, the owner was able to decorate the interior according to his requirements, filling the atmosphere of the USSR with unique items from Paris itself.

The layout of the 69-meter apartment was changed almost completely, destroying all possible walls. During the renovation, it was discovered that the brickwork, which dates back to the early twentieth century, was preserved in good condition, which prompted Gregory to introduce elements of the loft.

The apartment now has a bedroom, a separate bathroom, a dressing room, an open living room with an office, and a kitchen, which includes an unusual bar counter in a niche. The discovered antique wooden beams were not thrown away, but used as a decoration for the ceiling.

The result is an atmospheric apartment with a history that the owner has preserved and updated.

7. Design of a loft-style apartment, 225 m2

In this interior, the designers from MKInterio managed to move away from the usual interpretation of the loft and create a gentle calm design, since there is plenty of room to implement any ideas.

It was decided to leave the enfilade interior layout: behind the hallway is the kitchen, after which there is the living room, and then there are private areas with bathrooms. This allows you to diversify the design of the apartment, adding new features to each room.

The kitchen is decorated with plywood structures, which stand out against the brickwork with light textures and colors. The metal beams were left unchanged, with a soundproofing system installed between them.

Decorative green shutters accentuate the tall windows. To visually enlarge the bedroom space, long mirrors were placed on one of the walls. Despite the fact that the palette of the apartment is slightly muted, the interior looks light and spacious.

8. Three-room loft-style apartment

The apartment of the 1970s went to customers with all the flaws in the layout characteristic of the construction of those years: a small kitchen, a separate bathroom, an impractical corridor. So the designers from the Odnushechka bureau had to solve these problems together with the design.

A small hallway was left of the large corridor, and the rest of the square meters "joined" the living room space. The brickwork under the plaster, necessary for the style, turned out to be unaesthetic, so they had to resort to imitation, using clay tiles as decoration. The feeling of a loft was enhanced by the introduction of textured furniture, such as a worn leather sofa, metal shelving, and objects made of aged wood. The sofa and dining areas are separated by a mirrored partition.

The kitchen was left the same size, joining the common space and completing it with functional furniture. Bright colors were added to the nursery, retaining the loft features with a modular headset and a dark wooden floor. The master bedroom was designed in the same way, adding a wall of painted bricks.

The loft style has firmly held its leading position in popularity over the past five years. After all, the loft successfully combines interior details that at first glance seem incongruous. The result of such a bizarre combination of objects is a space that resembles an industrial, but at the same time modern and comfortable.

Loft style: history of origin

The urban loft style in the interior arose as a trend that combines the features of the underground and bohemianism. Translated from English, loft means "non-residential premises": from a small attic to an industrial building. The second meaning was attached to the term to a greater extent, which determined the main features of this style in the future.

The style in the interior of the loft began to take shape in the middle of the last century in American cities. The historical prerequisite for this was a sharp rise in the price of land within the city. Construction companies began to actively build industrial plants in the suburbs. But supply exceeded demand. As a result, many industrial premises, for which there was no worthy buyer, the developers decided to convert into residential ones. Since housing prices within the metropolis were high, there were many who wanted to live in the former industrial premises.

The first industrial dwellings appeared in the 1920s in New York (Queens and Manhattan). During this period, there was an economic crisis, and many enterprises were ruined, and their buildings were rented out for housing to the poor. But rather quickly, this kind of apartment became popular among people of creative professions: it was possible to live there and create in the same room. In the early 60s of the twentieth century, one of the fans of loft-style housing was the pop art trendsetter Andy Warhol.

Originally an industrial loft-style interior from the middle of the last century - housing for the poor. There were no partitions between the rooms; instead of the standard ceiling, there were beams and roof slopes. Kitchen and bathroom - this was the end of the minimal improvement of the industrial premises.

The interior of the loft would not have left a mark on the history of architecture and design if its originality had not been noticed by artists and other bohemian audiences. Industrial premises began to be used as studios: for work, exhibitions, social events. And huge windows, brick walls, metal pipes, floor and ceiling with rough finishing have become unusual decorations for art objects.

Gradually, loft design in the interior began to acquire modern features. Various antiques, extravagant furniture, luxurious velvet and genuine leather appeared against the background of brick walls. But overly filling a former industrial space with everyday items in a bohemian environment was considered a sign of bad taste. Gradually, the loft ceases to be a "decoration for the poor" and begins to be perceived as an elite trend.

Modern loft in the interior of the apartment: the reasons for its popularity

Nowadays, an apartment, the interior of which is designed in the aesthetics of a loft, has become familiar to most. In many ways, the loft is popular due to its versatility.

An ordinary apartment of a large area or a private house is a suitable space in order to realize the industrial style of loft interior design in its purest form. If the room is small, then we recommend using only certain features of this style. For example, a free layout, brick walls, modern equipment against the background of antique objects are appropriate even if the room is of modest size.

The loft interior is open to any experimentation. Rough metal furniture or an antique set with carved legs - a loft apartment will accept everything! Therefore, everyone can create an unpredictable design that is within the boundaries of style and at the same time individual. Each loft-style apartment interior is unique. Modern eclecticism and minimalism also borrowed many features of the industrial loft style.

In addition to artists, actors and musicians, this style has attracted successful businessmen and representatives of the "golden youth". The special aura of spacious, industrial premises attracted people with out-of-the-box thinking. In the loft, the old and the new were intertwined, ideally smooth and rough surfaces, completeness and incompleteness, the warmth of wood and the cold of stone.

Often the loft is chosen by fans of minimalism, but unlike it, the loft strives not for simplicity, but for refined brevity. If in the center of the room there is one single chair or sofa, then they will be really bright and worthy of attention, thanks to their unique design and shapes, like art objects.

For whom is the loft style suitable for the interior of the apartment?

Many people like loft interiors, but they will feel most comfortable in it:

• representatives of creative professions, for whom an apartment is not only a living space, but also an office, workshop or exhibition hall;
• tenants with a minimum budget for the arrangement of the premises: brick walls, concrete floor and ceiling are left in their original form, which saves on finishing;
• fans of the minimalism style: laconic furnishings in the spirit of minimalism are an integral feature of the loft space;
• owners of large rooms without the provided internal partitions and walls, who prefer the apartment to remain spacious and free;
• lovers of extravagant combinations who believe that the interior must be modern and unusual;
• single people or married couples without children who do not need their own isolated space.

The loft is diverse in its manifestations. Therefore, if the above characteristics do not suit you, do not get upset and forget about the loft style. A professional designer will find an original way to bring loft features to the interior design. For example, a Scandinavian interior with loft style elements is an affordable and aesthetic solution.

A white loft in the interior is an idea that will appeal to those who consider this style too brutal. Pastel colors soften the excessive expressiveness of the situation, and it acquires lightness and airiness.

Loft style: main varieties

Most often, this style is divided into two main varieties:

• Hard (hard loft): when creating an interior from the space of an existing building.
• Soft loft: when a loft environment is recreated from scratch.

Sometimes there are two more areas of the loft:

• Commercial, which is occupied by industrial spaces with high (more than 3 m) ceilings. Such premises are used mainly for offices and businesses.
• Residential, wholly focused on creating living space.

The modern loft style is presented in three main directions:

• boho: the interior combines diverse things - from kitsch bought on the market to old ones with antique value;
• glamorous: the furnishings consist of exquisite antiques or fashion items; the use of pastel colors, contrasting with brick or concrete walls, is encouraged;
• industrial: the design of the room is "industrial" and rough; the decor is replete with minimalist furniture, the latest technology and equipment.

Use the loft style that best suits your tastes!

Basic characteristics of the loft style

Loft-style interior design implies a number of mandatory characteristics:

• free layout with a minimum number of walls and partitions;
• careful zoning: to separate functional areas from each other, means are used that do not violate the principle of free planning: the wall and partitions are replaced with screens, high furniture, a change in the types of finishes;
• minimalism in the setting: only things that are used daily for work and rest remain in sight, and household utensils and equipment are made as invisible as possible;
• contrasting combinations of old and new: for example, dilapidated brick wall decoration is adjacent to a shiny metal pipe, transparent glass surfaces, chrome wall tiles;
• industrial design: high ceiling, under which communications and pipes pass, brick wall decoration, concrete ceiling, rough wooden parts;

• rough floor coverings: reclaimed floorboards or concrete surfaces that can be softened with a fluffy rug, fur or clear varnish;
• modern household appliances: the interior, as a rule, is complemented by the most advanced technology with a stylish contemporary design;
• the concept of spaciousness is emphasized by the furniture: very spacious armchairs, comfortable chairs, huge sofas are chosen;
• "Open access" and mobility: all items in the interior are as functional as possible, and it is convenient to approach them from different sides. Particularly popular are double-sided shelving, massive wall-to-wall shelves and furniture on wheels.

Interior furniture in the loft style

Loft style implies the use of furniture not only for its intended purpose, but also for separating one functional area from another. For example, the reception area is separated from the dining area by a high-backed sofa perpendicular to the wall. Therefore, it is recommended to place furniture not along the walls, but at a certain distance from them.

The design of the furniture used in the loft style is not limited by strict requirements. But most often these are vintage or ultra-modern products with laconic forms. A high-tech metallic interior element can be next to an elegant designer piece.

The interior of a loft-style room also allows the presence of plastic furniture. But any furniture that the loft interior style allows should be expressive and eye-catching. A leather sofa is considered to be a kind of classic furniture in loft aesthetics.

It is not customary to display cabinets and storage systems, but placing a metal rack or a floor hanger in full view of everyone is permissible. The most popular materials for loft-style furniture are aluminum, leather, stainless steel, plastic, copper, brass. Loft style does not imply the use of furniture sets, especially cabinet ones. Furniture in country or ethnic style will definitely not work either - the apartment will look tasteless.

Loft style: finishing options

The decoration typical for the loft style is deliberately primitive and rude, looking casual. Walls, ceiling and floor can be aged using special technologies. All surfaces have an expressive rough texture.

If initially the walls, ceiling and floor are smooth, then decorative plaster "like concrete" or a tile imitating brick is used. Another option to achieve a sloppy appearance of surfaces is to clean them from layers of finishing materials to concrete or brick.

• An indispensable element of style - visible metal pipes... The metal surface is not processed with colored paints. The only acceptable solution would be painting "like metal" in order to enhance the metallic luster of the pipes. Often, in order to enhance the decorative effect, pipes are replaced with more massive ones.
• Ceiling decorated with wood beams Is another characteristic feature of the loft style. The beams are left in their original form, without painting or varnishing. In the absence of beams, their false counterparts are mounted.

• Brick walls a recognizable sign of loft style. But each of the walls can have a special finish that is different from the others. So the apartment will be further divided into functional areas. For example, a plastered wall with a sofa next to it will become a guest area. And in the kitchen area, the wall can be concrete. As for the color range of staining, a dark wall is a rare occurrence for the loft style. The walls are decorated in light or silver colors.
• Floor as part of the loft style, it is covered with stone-like tiles or wood flooring with an aged effect.

• Palette includes mainly natural shades (gray, brown, silver, metallic, white, black, beige, terracotta, etc.), without overly bright combinations.
• Materials, imitating natural wood, stone, rusty metal, rough concrete, brickwork will fit perfectly into this style.

Loft style lighting

A loft-style interior requires ample natural light. After all, this style cannot be imagined without large windows through which sunlight freely penetrates. Textile curtains are rarely used. If necessary, they are replaced by blinds.

In order for an apartment or room to acquire a truly loft design, we recommend using lamps on bus systems. These lighting fixtures, which resemble small spotlights, create a stream of directional light. As a result, the living environment will be closer to that of a production workshop.

Many designers specializing in loft style advise that there should be a lot of lamps, but at the same time the light should not cut the eyes and be too bright. Multilevel lamps and even sophisticated antique chandeliers look spectacular. However, in addition to artificial lighting, daylight should pass well into the room, so the size of the windows should be increased as much as possible and dense dark curtains should be abandoned.

Loft style: characteristic decor

When creating a loft-style interior with your own hands, limit the use of decor. Small figurines and sentimental trinkets are out of place. A suitable decorative element is a large art photo, a large vase, a designer chair. Painting for a loft interior is suitable for an abstract or pop art style.

It is not at all necessary to post a photo or painting in the traditional way. A similar decor in large frames looks interesting, standing on the floor and against the wall. Homemade collages from photos and magazine clippings will be appropriate.

The loft style allows the use of all objects that are part of the urban culture as decors. The interior will be decorated with road signs, advertising posters, posters and even graffiti.

Loft-style dining area and kitchen

The kitchen is a secondary room in a loft space, so its design fades into the background. It is accepted that the kitchen is small and located in the depths of the living space. It can be stylized "antique". For example, finding a retro refrigerator will not be difficult. The themed kitchen is complemented by antique photos and wooden furniture.

The interior of the loft-style kitchen can be sustained in the spirit of high-tech. Its characteristics are the latest equipment, an abundance of metal, glass and chrome. Built-in appliances take up a minimum of space, so a high-tech kitchen fits perfectly into a loft concept.

The idea for the kitchen is to stylize it as a mid-century catering establishment: for example, a small street cafe. A must-have piece of furniture for such a kitchen is a bar counter with high-backed chairs. If the bar counter in the kitchen seems unattractive, then try using a small island table instead.

The furnishings of the kitchen will be complemented by a professional coffee machine, a variety of original dishes. The loft kitchen allows décor in the form of hanging flower pots with flower plants. This will make the kitchen more comfortable. Placement of photos and posters on the "kitchen" theme is encouraged.

A loft kitchen can be equipped with a table and chairs made of any material: wood, metal or plastic. Chairs of different styles will look interesting in the kitchen - for example, an old model with a leather back and a trendy one made of glass with metal.

One wall can be traditionally complemented with bare brickwork or concrete, and on the floor it is better to emphasize the rough wood covering. For example, you can choose a laminate that mimics wide, untreated wood planks. It is perfectly acceptable to leave the ceiling without finishing, even if it will be ordinary concrete slabs. Against the background of a brick wall, modern plasma, a panel with abstraction or a graphite board will look contrasting and spectacular.

The palette emphasizes cold shades (white, pale brown, black, gray, terracotta). If you still want to paint one of the walls in a rich color, then it should also be present in several other interior items: for example, a table of the same bright shade can harmonize well with a red wall.

All kinds of chrome fittings (handles, holders, rails, hangers) will help to add the characteristic shine of high-tech. At the same time, the kitchen apron should not be flashy and colorful: it is enough to use a plain stainless steel sheet. Warm and soft accents can be made with several light-colored textiles.

Loft style living room

Complex textures become a real decoration of the loft-style living room: genuine leather and velvet upholstery, long pile of fluffy carpet, exotic skin on the floor. The interior of a loft-style living room cannot be imagined without a home theater or a powerful stereo system.

A loft living room is a space where there is always a large sofa that can accommodate numerous groups of friends. The living room is complemented by a small coffee table. An antique model or a table made of pallets is decided taking into account the style in which the living room is decorated.

The living room is a suitable place to place a real fireplace or an imitation of one. This interior element will make the brutal loft style warm and cozy at home. The loft living room is decorated with original candlesticks, photos or posters in large frames on the floor, designer figurines.

Wall, ceiling and floor coverings are best left as they are. Either apply this approach to one thing - just the walls or just the ceiling. The easiest option is to stick photo wallpaper with a picture of brickwork or concrete on the walls. If there are communication pipes along the ceiling, it is better to leave them in plain sight.

Loft style bedroom design

The bedroom should be separated from the rest of the space, for example, with a high partition or a mobile screen. After all, a loft open plan does not contribute to the privacy necessary for a good rest. Also, the bedroom can be separated by a small chest of drawers.

A high bed with wrought iron legs and a headboard can become a bright detail of the bedroom. When choosing bedside tables for your bedroom, try to play with contrast. For example, if the headboard in the bedroom has a sophisticated design, then it is worth choosing bedside tables of primitive geometric shapes, artificially aged. In the bedroom, a miniature reading corner, consisting of a miniature table, a trendy rocking chair and a wall lamp, will be useful.

The loft style allows the bedroom to be decorated according to minimalist trends. Then the bed and bedside tables are chosen laconic, of small height. A loft bedroom with white or light bed linen looks harmonious. Such textiles favorably emphasize the overall brutality of the bedroom space.

It should not be colorful and too provocative. It is best to stick to plain, natural fabrics. To emphasize the spaciousness and air of the loft, it is advisable to choose light, light, almost transparent curtains. Instead of classic curtains, Roman blinds or blinds are also suitable.

Original lamps on the bedside tables, a blanket or carpet with large ornaments act as a bedroom decor. Do not forget that a bedroom in any style should maintain an overall calm and relaxed atmosphere. Therefore, it is better to avoid overly bright accents in the bedroom. For example, instead of a flashy abstract painting, choose a discreet black and white photo as a decor for a bedroom.

It would be nice to organize a niche in the bedroom. This approach is especially appropriate when the house has a second floor, and the niche can be located under the stairs. For a contrast of styles, which is acceptable when decorating a loft, you can simultaneously use various interior items: a grandmother's chest, a modern bed, a chrome wardrobe and leather furniture. But all of them should be simple, laconic forms and contain a minimum of details. If you plan to place a mirror, then it is better to take a large mirror sheet in an ordinary wooden frame and put it on the floor or attach it to the wall.

Loft-style bath and toilet

The "semi-antique" loft bathtub looks interesting. The extravagant loft style is effectively emphasized by gilded details - furniture legs, cranes, communications. Do-it-yourself loft interior allows for independent, slightly careless, painting of these parts. A functional loft-style bath decor will be a mirror in a silver or gold frame.

Try mosaic tiles as an additional finishing material. Often a bath, even in new buildings, has a partial brickwork. It should be treated with a moisture-proof compound, and the resulting surface will withstand the temperature drops in humidity in the bath. Another option to recreate the loft style in the bath is ceramic tiles that imitate brick.

If desired, the bath is designed in high-tech style. Then a jacuzzi, an ultra-modern shower with many options, lamps that change the color of the luminous flux become the obligatory attributes of the interior of such a bath. The shine of chrome and steel in the bath contrasts with the rough loft textures. The bathtub is decorated with designer toothbrush holders and original soap dishes.

If the space of the bathroom allows, then you can occupy it with spectacular furniture, which immediately attracts attention. And it is not necessary to choose only modern models: both vintage and quirky antiques will successfully fit into such a room. For example, an ordinary wooden bench from a Russian bathhouse or an antique chest can be a bold statement and a practical piece of furniture.

According to the canons of style, storage systems should be open and accessible. Therefore, instead of closed drawers, it is better to use racks, baskets and shelves. A stylish contrast to raw brick or concrete surfaces will create a modern, laconic high-tech plumbing. If in terms of the key center to make a vintage bathtub, then it is better to choose the most relevant faucet on the market for it.

Let the bathroom decor be minimal without cute vases and bottles. Interior items should be as practical as possible. Useless accessories are best removed. Urban items and modern art objects are welcomed in the loft-style design.

Appeared relatively recently, loft-style design has already become part of modern, stylish interior solutions. Do you want to renovate an apartment or house in this style, but don't know how? We will tell you about all the nuances of finishing, decor, textiles. And we will also consider in detail, using the example of each room, what exactly is the right emphasis. The simplicity of a loft has no boundaries for any design.

Loft-style design for an apartment

The main feature of the style is its versatility. The loft-style can be seen both in small one-room apartments and in spacious three-room apartments, country houses, studio apartments and even offices.

The loft has become widespread in the field of interior design due to its excellent functionality (minimum furniture and accessories - maximum space). At the same time, the colors in the design directly depend on the direction of the loft style (bohemian, industrial or glamorous).

Among experienced designers, she received the definition of an industrial-urban interior style, and for good reason. Visually, such an apartment may resemble a basement, a wine cellar, an attic, an industrial building due to the peculiarities of the decoration.

Huge window openings, walls covered with simple plaster or lined with bricks, open communications, beams - all this is a loft-style design for an apartment... In addition, there are many other important characteristics that should be adhered to so that your home is as similar as possible to a loft apartment:

• Open space - a feature of such apartments is the absence of interior doors, thanks to this move, the living area visually increases. Of course, this rule does not apply to the bathroom. It should simply be disguised, for example, under a brick wall. The same goes for the bedroom.
• Unmasked auxiliary structures (open bookshelves, cabinets, fireplaces, etc.).
• Walls with the color of brick or rough plaster. For surface finishing, you can use natural stone, brick, paint or wallpaper with imitation of a brick wall.

Urban, full of charm, the loft style is often used in the interior of apartments with a small area, studios. And the interior decoration will directly depend on the area, preferences in colors, materials.

Variety of destinations

For the first time, the world heard about the loft in the 50s, when the United States, and then Europe, experienced a terrible crisis. Plants and factories ceased their work, and vacant premises were converted and turned into residential apartments. Translated from English, the word loft means: attic, upper floor of a warehouse, attic, etc.

If earlier such apartments really resembled a factory workshop or a carpentry workshop, now the loft-style design has been improved. Designers use a lot of directions. All of them allow to emphasize the courage of the owners of a loft-style apartment.

The loft helps to harmoniously combine concrete floors, peeling wooden surfaces, somewhat sloppy brick or plastered walls with modern appliances, furniture, and decorative elements. Conventionally, interior designers of our time divide loft into several main areas.

1 - looks like an old factory building, tastefully furnished. In such an interior, everything is saturated with creativity and creativity: shabby furniture, sometimes, as if picked up in a city dump, organically coexists with new design solutions and modern technical stuffing. Avant-garde paintings, sculptures, musical instruments arranged in any shape are selected as decorative elements.

2 - differs in an unusual, unconventional color scheme for the style. For example, a combination of pastel and spectral, saturated colors (white-lilac, white-brown, etc.). Considerable attention should be paid to the decor of the apartment in the glamorous Loft style, the main highlight of which will be antique mirror surfaces, carpets in the form of a dead bear's skin, large houseplants, antique chandeliers, floor lamps and other similar elements.

3 is a common style for apartment interiors. It is characterized by a light finish. Furniture must match the design of the industrial space. These can be metal structures, open ventilation and wiring, furniture of regular geometric shapes.

Loft-style design is ideal for people who value space, natural light and simplicity in the interior. Of course, in some cases, redevelopment may be required, allowing you to increase the space and remove unnecessary partitions, but adding a few elements in the loft-style attic will work in almost any apartment.

Wall decoration

The loft style is truly unique. Typical wall finishes are concrete, plaster or brick in a variety of textures and light colors.

It is important that the load-bearing walls are massive, both in production and in a warehouse.

You should not remove absolutely all partitions, because they are useful for zoning, fencing off personal space (bedroom, bathroom, restroom) or creating utility rooms. Such utility rooms will help to "unload" the interior.

For zoning an apartment, interior partitions made of glass blocks are often used, in the form of shelving under the ceiling or a sliding screen. If we are talking about a small apartment or studio, then you can delimit the space with furniture (bar counter for the kitchen, etc.) or flooring, changing its color, material, texture.

If we talk about painting loft-style walls, then they should not be too bright and catchy. This will allow you to emphasize a touch of pristine industrial loft style in the design. For this, the following is perfect:

• plaster;
• water-based paint in pastel colors;
• brick;
• natural or artificial stone;
• concrete;
• decorative brickwork (budget and stylish);
• wallpaper imitating a brick or stone wall.

Flooring

In production, factory halls, warehouses, we are used to seeing a concrete floor. Of course, concrete perfectly reflects the loft style. Its disadvantage is the impracticality of the coating and the cold emanating from it, which is not at all suitable for living quarters.

Other materials that match the loft-style design will be an excellent replacement for concrete flooring:

• Mosaic concrete.
• Natural wood or laminate imitating a plank floor.
• Parquet board.
• Ceramic tiles, relevant for the bathroom or kitchen.
• Natural, artificial stone, marble.

Carpets with discreet ornaments or monophonic ones will also look appropriate.

Concrete imitation tiles are more practical

In the loft style, combined flooring is often used (tile and laminate, wood and stone). This helps to diversify the interior and divide any living space into zones.

Ceiling and windows

If your apartment has high ceilings, then you should use the already rooted materials for their finishing:

• wood;
• wooden beams;
• large ventilation pipes;

If the ceilings in the apartment are not high, then you can limit yourself to plastering or painting the ceiling in white or any other light shade.

As for the windows, they should be as high and wide as possible. The more natural light enters your home, the better! An excellent choice would be floor-to-ceiling windows that offer views of the beautiful landscape, which is consistent with an American loft.

Advice

To increase the amount of sunlight entering your home, it is worth abandoning thick curtains, limiting only to sheer curtains, or refraining from using them altogether. You can accentuate the design with cotton roller blinds, for example, vertical or horizontal blinds.

Loft-style decor

Any loft-style space should not be too crowded. You don't need to use a lot of bright decorative elements. To emphasize the unique design will help:

Don't use a lot of bright decorations

In the last century, the owners of loft-style apartments were mainly writers or artists, so it is better to arrange the decoration elements randomly to create a sense of creative disorder.

Advice

Use various design items, this will help highlight the uniqueness of the loft-style interior, combine the zones in the apartment with each other, add integrity and liveliness to the appearance of the apartment.

What should be the lighting?

Dividing a loft-style apartment into zones is the main task of any interior designer or owner of such a house. Lighting devices can be used as a zoning tool. The more varied they are, the better.

What lighting devices should be used in an apartment with a loft design:

1 Massive chandeliers... Gray plaster, cold concrete, untreated brick - Chandelier will help to add warmth to such a room and emphasize the loft style. This is a chandelier with a metal frame and a glass shade. It is suitable for lighting a living room, dining room or spacious hall.

2 Hanging lamps- multifunctional and most commonly used lighting devices. Many loft-style apartment owners use designs with wires and circuits, which allow for adjustment of the location.

3 Floor lamps- will add comfort to the apartment in the loft style. To illuminate a country house or a spacious apartment, choose large floor lamps with an unusual silhouette and large lampshade. For example, spotlights for a stage, railway tracks, studios.

4 . Such devices are suitable for small apartments or loft-style studio apartments. Bright backlighting will visually expand the space, add volume to it and focus on the zones.

If you often work at a desk or computer desk, and the main lighting is not enough for full-fledged work, then you should take care of an additional light source. A simple metal table lamp on a flexible leg can complement the design.

Kitchen

Most often, a little space is allocated for the kitchen in an apartment with a loft-style design, especially when it comes to a studio or one-room apartment. ... Loft-style kitchen decoration does not differ from the whole room - wood, brick, etc.

As for furniture, glass products with chrome elements or metal parts will be appropriate. Modern appliances should take center stage in the kitchen:

• large refrigerator;
• dishwasher;
• oven;
• microwave;
• coffee machine and other equipment.

There should not be a lot of kitchen furniture. A loft-style kitchen is best furnished in the spirit of minimalism. An exquisite antique table, sideboard or set of carved wooden chairs will become a bright touch.

Furniture facades and appliance doors made in the same style or from a similar material will help to harmonize the kitchen space.

Living room

If you have chosen a loft-style design for your living room, then you should learn how to correctly place accents. It is worth focusing on windows, furniture and decoration. Window openings should be large, worn semi-antique wooden frames will harmoniously look in the interior.

The central position in the living room will be occupied by a sofa made of thick fabric or genuine leather. The area for relaxation and reception of guests can be supplemented with a small coffee table made of wood or glass, poufs, armchairs.

Advice

It is better to use shelves with open shelves to place decorative items or books.

Avoid any clutter: put the decor on the shelves of the cabinets, hang pictures and photos on the walls.

Bedroom

In any house, the most secluded place is the bedroom, so the loft style allows you to enclose it with walls, veiled doors or opaque sliding partitions. If your apartment has high ceilings, then you can equip the bedroom on the second floor.

Features of the design and decoration of the loft-style bedroom:

• Use plain, light shades to paint the walls. Choosing these colors will make the room brighter and more comfortable.
• Leave one of the walls unprocessed to match the style of the bedroom.
• A small electric fireplace will help dilute the severity of the urban loft style.
• A mirrored wardrobe or dressing room with glossy sliding doors, a large dressing table with a mirror will help to increase the bedroom space and add a little light to it.

Don't forget about the decor, which brings liveliness to any space. Decorate the bed with beautiful decorative pillows and the floors with large flower vases or massive plant pots. It is impossible for the selected decorative elements to stand out from the general style of the loft.

Advice

If the bathroom or bathroom is next to the bedroom, then you can separate it with a glass partition. Different floor coverings will also help separate the zones, for example, laminate in the bedroom and tiles in the bathroom.

Bathroom

When decorating a loft-style bathroom, you can resort to different styles of style, combining eclecticism and hi-tech, bohemia and industrialism.

What plumbing and furniture will harmoniously look in the interior of a bathroom with a loft design:

We must not forget about the technical equipment, because the bathroom of a modern apartment cannot be imagined without a washing machine. With regard to the decoration of the walls, then for it select tiles of light colors to match marble or other natural stone. Use tiles or granite as flooring.

Hallway

Often, the corridors in the apartments of multi-storey buildings are small, therefore, due to the light finishing of the walls and floors, you can visually expand the space.

The hallway should be well lit, use LED lighting, floor lamps or a large chandelier with several bulbs. Despite the fact that a loft-style room should be open, it is better to furnish the corridor with a mirrored wardrobe for outerwear or use a hidden niche for storing things and teaching. A vintage chest of drawers or a large full-length floor mirror will be a harmonious addition.

Studio apartment

The space of studio apartments should be used especially rationally, so the loft style, which assumes minimalism in furniture and decor, will be the best design solution.

Loft-style studio apartment design:

Lack of partitions. In such apartments, the kitchen is often separated from the main room by a bar counter or a dining table. Openness will visually expand the space and make the room brighter. The racks look beautiful, smoothly turning into the brickwork of the wall. Thanks to this design move, a single style is created. And an appropriate addition to a small table made of glass or metal will be wooden chairs, folding stools or bar stools.

The minimum set of furniture - studio apartments often cannot boast of a large area, so you should refrain from bulky walls and huge sofas. Choose a simple, solid color pull-out sofa that can be attached to the wall or partition that separates the guest room from the kitchen. A small angular coffee table, a beanbag chair, a soft pouf will look appropriate.

The entrance hall should be made in warm colors with imitation of brickwork from decorative bricks. Limit yourself to simple furniture. A small ottoman for shoes, a modest wooden shoe rack, a mirrored wardrobe or built-in storage for clothes with a mirror will be enough.

If your studio apartment has high ceilings, then the upper tier can be distinguished for the bedroom. Choose the decor for the bedroom and other loft-style rooms based on your preferences. The main thing is that it is not too bright and unnecessary. For textiles in the bedroom, use only a matching bedspread and a small bedside rug.

The means of access to the second floor of a loft-style apartment (if any) is a comfortable staircase with glass, metal or glossy railings and sides. Try to stick to light colors in your finishes so that they match the finishes of the lower and upper floors.

Of course, the bathroom should be fenced off from the other part of the loft-style studio apartment.

Advice

Leave one wall untreated to preserve the style, the rest can be finished with decorative stone or tiles.

In a small bathroom, you should not be zealous with plumbing. A toilet bowl, an unusual washbasin with shiny taps, a white or bronze bathtub with legs will be enough to create an antiquity effect.

Loft-style country house

It is much easier to decorate the interior of a loft-style country house than to implement an eclectic design in a small apartment. Large, spacious rooms, several floors, the possibility of finishing the facade - the ideal space to convey the atmosphere of an old factory hall, warehouse or attic.