Loft Apartment Interior Design Ideas

by Ryan
(Kansas City MO)

I just recently obtained a 2nd story loft with 2000 sqaure feet. It is currently not modern and looks like an old loft from the 60's

Need some design ideas, especially with the bathroom in particular, the tub is ugly as sin. This is a huge place and is probably going to need a lot of furniture etc...

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Reply:
Hi Ryan

That massive loft apartment looks great - lots of space and lovely high ceilings - a great opportunity to put your mark on the space.

Open plan living is the order of the day here, which means a unified color scheme throughtout (not necessarily just one color, but a well thought out scheme that blends well together).

You will also need to think about creating different activity areas for living, dining, TV, reading, sleeping etc.

Think about using different accent colors for walls, furniture and accessories in these areas.

Also think about how you will separate the different areas - through color (as above), through careful arrangement of furniture or through screening with actual screens, or pieces of shelving or other furniture.

Do you want the space to be open and communal? Or are you looking for more private areas?

Find some ideas for open plan living, here

Information about apartment decorating ideas, here

As far as style is concerned, you may decide to actually take inspiration from the retro 60's look, and see what you can salvage for a funky retro feel.

Some more ideas for retro decorating

If you fancy going more modern in feel, a minimalist interior design feel always looks good in loft apartements.

For more ideas choosing colors, try these ideas for decorating with color

For information about arranging furniture, click here

If you have worries about your apartment being too large or cold, click here

I hope the information helps you with your makeover - and I hope you will be very happy in your lovely loft apartment - do let us see some pics when it's finished - I bet it will look great!

Charlotte

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