Industrial Chic: Embracing the Raw Beauty of Loft-Style Living
- By Sara Villa
- January 29, 2024
Rough brick walls, exposed pipes, and industrial-style lighting are all on-trend in loft spaces. However, it’s important to balance these raw elements with sleek furnishings that evoke clean lines and modern style.
Zoning in a loft style involves large open rooms with visually delimited functional zones. Only load-bearing walls should have a rough texture, while non-structural partitions can be made of furniture or different wall colors.
Industrial Loft Aesthetics
Embrace modern industrial design to create a comfortable loft-style bedroom. If your attic doesn’t have exposed brick or concrete walls, a faux brick or concrete wallpaper can add the look with ease. If you want to keep things simple, opt for a light shade like off white or stone – it will work with most color schemes and won’t compete with any other decorative elements in the room.
If you love the raw and textured look of a loft space, highlight it with furniture and accessories that echo its aesthetic. Wooden dressers and nightstands and minimalist metal accents are ideal for this style. Look for metal finishes in lighting fixtures and mirror frames to bring a polished look that’s in keeping with the industrial loft aesthetic.
If you have ample attic space, consider installing a standalone loft bed that takes advantage of your home’s high ceilings. For example, this 205-square-foot Parisian studio apartment from Neva Interior Design features a seamless loft bed built into the eaves that makes full use of its comfortable height.
Creating Urban Bedroom Spaces
A loft bedroom offers an opportunity to showcase your personality and style. If you’re drawn to a free-spirited bohemian look, fill the room with soft textures and bright colors. Mandala shawls draped as wall art, macrame plant hangers, and multicolored pom pom pillows are surefire additions.
If you’re short on floor space, consider a freestanding loft bed as a storage solution. Designed like a bunk bed, these raised beds allow you to slot in a desk or sitting area underneath. This Stockholm apartment from Fantastic Frank features a sleek loft bed carved into the eaves, accessible via a winding staircase with classic bentwood handrails.
For a cozy, rustic feel, use wood furniture in a tone that mimics the beams on your ceiling for a cohesive look. Add a few vintage-inspired details like a trunk for storage, simple white sheets, and wooden decor to complete the look. If you prefer a more minimal aesthetic, opt for neutral hues on the walls to keep the room light and airy.
Faux Concrete Finish Ideas
If you’ve always wanted to live in a concrete home (and who doesn’t?) but your loft-style bedroom doesn’t have the right setup for an actual poured wall, there are plenty of DIY alternatives. Using concrete-look wallpaper can provide an instant lofty vibe, and painting walls a concrete color is easier than you might think.
If your lofty goal is to make a small space feel more expansive, try installing a mezzanine bed or platform in the room. This elevated sleeping area can also function as a comfy reading nook or casual living area.
To create a luxurious modern loft-style bedroom, use a faux concrete furniture set like this Briana Italian Modern Faux Concrete & Grey Bedroom Set. It includes your choice of queen or eastern king bed frame, two nightstands, and a dresser with 6 soft-closing drawers. The sleek contemporary style of the set is enhanced by its dark gray finish and polished concrete-like texture.
Minimalist Loft-Style Interior Design
The modern loft style originated in industrial buildings, and its most recognizable trait is the open layout that exposes a lot of interior elements, including ventilation pipes, wood trusses, metal structures, wires and more. While decorating a modern loft, it’s important to keep the look as clean and minimal as possible.
A lack of internal walls allows each functional space to be delineated visually only by color, furniture and lighting. Sloped walls can make it difficult to slot in standard storage options, so consider custom shelving or creative ways of displaying items, like floor vases and original figurines.
To create a clean, minimalist look, opt for furniture silhouettes that have straight lines and geometric shapes. Pieces like this mango wood dresser and accent chair exemplify these design traits, while still offering plenty of storage. Look for map son be tong that have a warm hue and natural textures to complement the loft-style aesthetic.
