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Luxurious loft apartment design ideas to inspire
Delve into some serious creativity with the enduring appeal of loft apartment interior design.
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Embrace the New York loft style with a Kiwi twist. Key design ideas include retaining character features like exposed brick and timber, as seen in the St James Church conversion by Novak+Middleton Architects.
Maximise natural light with large windows or skylights. For layouts, use multi-functional furniture in small lofts and oversized pieces to define larger areas. Consider glass stair balustrades to maintain an open, airy feel and use large-scale art for maximum impact.
Retain the character
A central void floods light into this loft apartment. Image: Paul McCredie
Let in the light
Smaller furniture was chosen here to ensure this compact loft-style space felt voluminous and beautifully functional. Image: Paul McCredie
Loft apartment floor plans
Industrial light fittings are juxtaposed against the original wall panelling in the St James Apartments church conversion by Novak+Middleton. Image: Paul McCredie
Have fun with the stairs
A glass balustrade makes this loft apartment floor plan feel spacious. Image: Paul McCredie
Play with the scale of furniture
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