Not every loft has to be funky with bold colors. It’s all a matter of personal taste and style. I have seen many lofts that have a traditional feel that look absolutely wonderful. People that decorate their lofts in a traditional style like the appeal of the high ceilings and brick walls but want the earthy, warm tones with large leather sofas, lots of bookcases, oriental rugs and great antiques. It can look as appealing as every other style.
The best thing to do is show off your style in a way that pleases you. Make the loft your own. Let it show off your personality, your interests, and yes, your colors! There are no rules to how it should be decorated. There are many helpful hints and suggestions, but you need to incorporate YOU into your unique space. In being an artist, I consider everything my canvas – especially my home. Make your loft your canvas – your work of art.
There are many lofts out there that are soft lofts, or defined lofts. They already have walls and separations up. That delineation can help many people work on the defined spaces. However, if you are in a loft with no walls and separations, you have the ability to create whatever sections you want – if you even want sections. Most people though, will want to pick areas that will be best for the living room, the bedroom, den/work area, and other areas of appeal. So, if you have an open space, I would walk through it and look at the windows, the views, the floor layout and figure out where you would like your living room to be, the bedrooms, and such. Do a mental picture of how you would like to plan out your space. If it helps, take a pad and draw a rough sketch of the room. This will help you visualize better when you are not physically in the loft. Better than that, take photos. Photos will pick up the details you forgot.
If you do not know your “style” so to speak, then pick one or two of your favorite things that are in your possession or that you plan on purchasing. Decorate around those items. That will start the tone and trend for what you are going to create. It’s a good starting point for those who feel overwhelmed on where to begin. These favorite pieces can be anything from a piece of furniture to a family possession. They can be from a favorite hobby such as a guitar or a handmade ceramic vase. Whatever it is that you have joy and pride in – incorporate that into your loft. Use that as your starting point.
Whatever you do, have fun. Enjoy your loft. Enjoy its uniqueness and add your own special uniqueness to it!
Pat Mistretta
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