How to create a loft-style interior in an ordinary apartment: designer tips
It is possible to create a loft-style interior in your apartment, even if the room was not originally intended for this.
The main thing is to correctly use the techniques and elements characteristic of the industrial style.
To begin with, it is worth opening up and brightening up the space as much as possible. To do this, it is recommended to remove all unnecessary partitions, leaving only the supporting structures, says Yulia Tychino .
All elements that hide communications should be removed - grooves should be sealed, the base should be removed, and radiators should be replaced with more compact ones.
It is advisable to widen the windows as much as possible, and paint the walls white or light gray.
Next, you need to add elements to the interior that imitate an industrial space.
This can be brickwork, unplastered concrete, metal pipes. Concrete, tiles or boards are suitable for the floor.
An excellent option is to leave an unplastered brick wall or column in the apartment.
If this is not possible, you can glue special brick panels or cover the wall with stone.
To imitate the communications of a loft room, it is good to use metal pipes. They can be laid along the ceiling, floor or walls. Pipes of different diameters, as well as valves, taps, and valves look great.
Lighting plays an important role in creating an industrial style. It is recommended to use exposed wiring, lamps with vintage sockets, lamps stylized as factory ones. Several light sources of different directions look good.
For furniture, massive items made of natural wood, metal or stone are selected.
Tabletops can be made from uneven boards, treated concrete or metal. Vintage chairs and armchairs in leather or canvas covers will complement the interior.
Loft-style decor deserves special attention. Items imitating industrial equipment look good. For example, old fans, clocks, signs and safety signs.
An interesting solution would be elements from production workshops - conveyor belts, racks, tools.
Bricks, boards, metal ingots, bags and boxes will fit perfectly into the interior as decorative elements.
Using paint, you can create an imitation of rust on some objects and surfaces.
It would not be a bad idea to experiment with lighting, creating a play of light and shadow. For example, directed light onto a wall with unplastered brick will create interesting highlights.
Thus, using characteristic techniques and decor, you can turn an ordinary apartment into a stylish loft.
The main thing is to correctly place accents and not overdo it with the number of industrial elements, so that the interior does not look heavy.
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