Loft in the interior: a description of the style, the choice of color, decoration, furniture and decor

Distinctive features

The source of inspiration for the loft style was the work shops, workshops and production facilities. In the interior, a rough form of decoration is used, in addition to decor items, a unique, modern design is created. The loft has several distinctive features, without which it is difficult to fully realize it.

• Open rooms 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 room are finished roughly, conveying the interior of warehouse and industrial premises;
• The loft style is characterized by rooms with plenty of natural light;
• In the interior of the loft there is often a fireplace;
• Loft furniture is functional and minimalist.

On the picture Loft style living room with wood-beamed ceilings and original pipe structures.

Style color scheme

The color palette is most often filled with strict shades. Vivid paints are rarely used in decoration, this function is performed by the details of the decor. For interior decoration, the loft will beige, terracotta and brown. But the classic colors are gray, white and black.

Gray

A modern touch, often involved in decoration. The color of cold concrete harmoniously looks in the interior. In gray, one of the surfaces or the entire area can be decorated. Also, shades of gray are used in interior items, such as furniture, textiles or decor.

The black

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

White

With white, the room will be even more spacious and filled with light. White cracked ceiling and painted brickwork can overlap with a light filling of the interior or contrast with the dark floor and furniture.

On the picture Loft-style living room with white wall decoration.

Photos in the interior of rooms in the apartment

Living room

The interior of the living room with high ceilings will be decorated with a design of ventilation pipes or ceiling beams. Walls can be bricked, wood-paneled or roughly plastered. The flooring is made of a laminate or a bulk floor technique. Natural concrete floor is covered with a small carpet with a short pile.

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

Kitchen

The interior of the loft kitchen is bright and filled with modern appliances.The kitchen, as a separate room, is not peculiar to the loft style, the space should be open, combined with the living room. You can zoning the space using the bar.

On the pictureinstead of standard storage systems, unusual shelves made of pipes and wood were used.

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

Bedroom

Brickwork on one of the walls will create a special cosiness in the bedroom interior. The decoration uses ceiling beams and a podium made of wooden beams. To finish the floor use a laminate, parquet or floors with simulated concrete.

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

On the picture industrial style bedroom. Distinctive features of the loft: a ceiling with industrial pipes and wooden beams, untreated boards on the walls.

Children

Given the industrial and industrial direction of the loft style, it is rarely used for children's design. If desired, you can repair the loft in a milder form. Decorate one of the walls in the interior with light-colored brick.

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

Bathroom and toilet

The bathroom and toilet are tiled. Color can be monophonic or with imitation of stone, wood and brick. To decorate the ceiling, it is more practical to use metal panels with spotlights.

On the picture stylish wooden crates, concrete walls and red suspensions with bulbs are the hallmarks of a loft in the bathroom.

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

Hallway

An interesting interior solution will be wall decoration with natural or decorative stone. In the absence of a spacious and open hallway, it is necessary to provide a large amount 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, furniture items have straight lines and minimalistic character.

On the picture unusual interior of the office in a loft style. Unprocessed walls, slate, pipes, beams and lamps set the industrial focus.

Loft in a country house

A country house is an ideal place to use the loft style. Unlike city apartments, a house can have large windows all over the wall, which is typical for the loft direction and is undoubtedly a plus.

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

An integral part of a loft-style country house is the 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.

On the picture interior of a living room in a country house with a hanging fireplace.

The attic will become a place of solitude in the house. Wood paneling creates a behind-the-scenes atmosphere.

Photo of loft style apartments

The interior of the apartment in an industrial style has a unique design, the maximum amount of light and free space.

Design one-bedroom apartment 55 sq. M. mfor a bachelor

Bright features of the apartment are white brick walls in the kitchen-living room, concrete on the walls in the hallway, glass blocks, industrial stools, an old chest of drawers in the bedroom and original pendant lights in the bathroom. Decorative accents are played by a neon inscription on the wall behind the DJ console, a metal floor lamp, spotlight and a bright door in rich red color leading to the bathroom.

Design studio apartment 47 square meters. m

The characteristic features of the loft in the apartment are open space without internal partitions and doors, masonry made of old bricks, a ceiling frame not covered by anything, pipelines, entangling walls play the role of the main decorative accents. The open wiring and electric lamps without lampshades hanging from the ceiling on simple cords complements the impression.

The interior of a studio apartment of 47 square meters. m

Concrete in the interior became the main finishing material, electrical wiring was laid directly on top of it, even the sewers did not hide in the bathroom, covering the riser with a glass door. The exclusive object of the apartment is a table, the underframe is taken from an old glass table, the countertop was constructed by their wooden shields found on the street. Bright accents revived the space: a floor lamp, a creative armchair and an unusual hanger and bright paintings in the bedroom.

Finishing Features

Walls

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

Classical wall decoration is made of brick, concrete or plaster. To do this, finish the wall in the form that it is or use false panels. A simpler and more cost-effective 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 bulk floor, which 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 may be dark or light.

Ceiling

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

On the picture The design of the ceiling used industrial pipes and concrete finishes.

Windows and doors

Windows and doorways are preferably made of wood. Windows should not be overloaded with complex curtains, the room should have the maximum amount of natural light. Large windows on the floor 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 direct sofa in the interior of the living room is complemented by a coffee table and a tall lamp.
• Vintage armchairs harmoniously look with modern objects. Modern models can be on casters or a light, simple design.
• The TV stand has straight and clear lines. It is made of wood or metal frame with a glass surface.
• The kitchen table can have a massive wooden surface, with a preserved natural pattern. In other rooms, the table and chairs can be mobile and folding.
• A podium mattress or a simple bed frame with a high headboard corresponds to the direction of the loft.
• A built-in closet closes a sliding glass door or a thick curtain. A separate cabinet can be painted in one color and betray the effect of antiquity.
• Wall racks in the interior will save space. Shelves equipped under the stairs are used for storage.

Textiles in the room

There is no abundance of fabrics in the interior of the loft.Textiles are used to design windows in the form of dense curtains with a straight cut or tulle. Also, their complete absence will harmoniously look in the overall picture.

On the picture Black Roman blinds adorn the loft-style kitchen.

A sofa or bed is complemented by several pillows.

The carpet protects against cold concrete floors. In the interior of the loft use carpet with a short pile.

Photo decor and accessories

Unusual decorative elements complete the image of the room in the loft style.

• The walls will draw paintings or postersmade in a modern style.

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

On the picture original clock in the loft style is the main decoration of the bedroom.

• Slate board convenient to use in the interior of the hallway and in the kitchen. Also, one of the walls can be fully decorated with chalk film.

• Old barrels and boxes perform the function of storing things, and can also be used when creating a piece of furniture.

Lighting Ideas

To illuminate the bedroom and living room, strict chandeliers are available that do not have shades and lampshades. An additional source of light will be sconces and tall floor lamps, they are installed in the recreation area, for example, at the head of the bed, sofa in the living room or reading area.

On bedside tables and cabinets it is convenient to use table lamps and metal-based lamps.

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

Features of the design of a small room

For interior design 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 maintain the room in the same style, without 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 the decoration;
• Brick wall will be replaced by photo wallpaper;
• Simple wall shelves;
• Spotlights instead of massive chandeliers.

On the picture small studio 33 sq. m. in the loft style.

On the picture small attic apartment in the loft style.

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