The loft style is considered one of the most popular trends. However, some interpret it not entirely correctly. Often such an interior is expensive, although the style was originally conceived as a direction for budget-conscious people. And loft-style furniture should never be expensive. It is assumed that it can be made with your own hands or at least restored in the right direction.
DIY loft style furniture.
General characteristics of the loft style for furniture
The peculiarities of this direction are that it is designed for spacious apartments with an open layout. High ceilings and large floor-length windows are desirable, and the absence of partitions is almost a mandatory requirement.
This style was originally bohemian, preferred by artists and designers, since such a space is suitable for setting up a studio, holding presentations and fun parties. The direction emphasizes the desire for creative freedom and refusal to follow generally accepted trends.
Therefore, the furniture can be different - vintage pieces will get along wonderfully with modern ones. For example, a classic leather chair will be complemented by a somewhat futuristic metal coffee table.
Furniture in the loft style, made by yourself, is welcome. What should not be in the decor is what bohemians would call bourgeois furniture, that is, expensive fashionable new items or antiques.
But a combination of modern things with some family rarities (for example, a carved bookcase inherited) is welcome. Metal furniture (for example, a shelving unit) can be combined with soft poufs, a serving table on wheels made of metal and wood can be combined with vintage chairs.
In search of inspiration, you should look through magazines dedicated to architecture and design. It is not necessary to exactly copy what you liked from the photo; you must first imagine how the item will look in the room. You can cut out images of the furniture you like and arrange them on a sheet of paper to get a visual representation of the compatibility of such things.
Style Features
The loft style appeared in industrial areas of the United States during the economic recession. Industrial enterprises went bankrupt en masse, factory floors and production premises were empty. The owners sold them for next to nothing without finding any use for them. Then the owners began renting them out to the poor.
The tenants lived in the houses as best they could, creating furniture pieces from pallets and scrap materials. The room was devoid of partitions, had huge, uncurtained windows and was very different from ordinary cozy houses. For this reason, the industrial style is characterized by simplicity, restraint, and the use of natural materials. The former workshops were full of signs of their purpose; even furnished, they looked very unusual.
Creative personalities of that time saw in this style something special, brutal, unique - a special urban charm. Bohemians began to willingly rent such premises and inhabit them with their inherent imagination. Creative people did not try to change the overall appearance, leaving the ceiling beams and wooden forms intact, did not curtain the huge windows, and did not remove open sections of sewer pipes. This allowed them to feel free, stylish, and independent.
The influence of fashion spread to European countries and gained great popularity among all segments of the population. The style got its name. Imitators began to copy it, creating interiors without partitions with huge open windows and simple, rough furniture.
Distinctive features of the direction are:
- conciseness;
- simple geometry;
- use of natural materials;
- minimal processing;
- maximum convenience.
Conciseness Simple geometry Use of natural materials Minimal processing Maximum convenience
Over time, trends in the loft style have emerged. Each of them has its own characteristic features:
- Industrial loft presupposes the presence of deliberately rough, carelessly processed surfaces and massive metal parts. This style direction uses the most simple, functional furniture, monochrome colors, wood shades, and artificially aged elements.
- The bohemian direction (boho-loft) allows for the presence of details belonging to different styles. An example is a table with curly metal legs, to which modern chairs are matched.
- The glamorous direction is characterized by an expansion of the color range. Decorative elements can be not only monochrome, other shades are acceptable. Along with metal and wooden parts, glass and epoxy resin are used.
Despite the restraint and simplicity, to create a room design in an industrial style, it is important to have impeccable taste. If you successfully play with the details, you can get a truly interesting and unique interior.
Industrial loft Boho loft Glamorous direction
What materials are acceptable
Loft-style furniture is often made of wood (and solid wood), but stands on metal legs. A rack is a practical storage system, which is also used for zoning in such a space. They are even made from plumbing pipes or wooden boxes.
Loft style bench made of wood.
But you need to be careful with such homemade elements, since there is always a risk of overdoing it, and then the apartment will look more like a workshop or an industrial warehouse. To prevent this from happening, it is better to choose 1 or 2 similar pieces of furniture (for example, a table or shelving unit), and the rest - a simple design. For example, a built-in wardrobe with smooth wooden doors, a laconic sofa of a classic design with plain upholstery will be combined with unusual pieces of furniture.
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