5 key things your loft needs
ARTICLE Erin Reilly
- TEXTILES
Use various textiles like rugs, throws, cushions, upholstery – even wood and chrome – to make your loft feel warm, inviting and homely. Mixed textiles help with acoustics too.
- GREEN FINGERS
Forget that you live in the heart of the city by bringing the outdoors in. Install a herb wall or mini garden in the kitchen, and place tall indoor planters in the corners and under the windows.
- FLOORING
Stay true to the loft’s industrial heritage by polishing existing concrete floors, or make the space feel warmer by laying down wooden floors.
- LIGHT AND BRIGHT
Make the most of the natural light by positioning your main living area near big windows. Paint your interior walls off-white to allow for greater light reflectivity (but minimal glare).
- TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Backed roller blinds allow for greater heating, insulation and glare control, without compromising on the view, while a heat pump or ceiling fan helps to heat, cool and circulate the air.
For more, see the latest issue 21 of Renovate Magazine. - R