The development of new directions in interior design has touched all spheres of life and has gone far beyond the boundaries of residential buildings. And, perhaps, the loft style has been enjoying the greatest popularity among them for a long time. Today it can be found in cottages, as well as in the design of arbors - unprocessed concrete or brick walls, wooden or metal furniture and a lot of space is perfectly suited for these conditions.

Loft style features

Loft belongs to the urban-industrial styles of interior design. Its distinguishing feature is a large amount of open space, as well as the presence of industrial elements such as cement floors, not draped pipes or beams, high ceilings and more.

Did you know? At the dawn of its existence, the loft was called the "poor" style.

The history of this style originates in New York (Manhattan) in the mid 40-ies of the XX century. In those days, the rapid increase in rents on industrial premises forced entrepreneurs to move to the suburbs, and vacant premises began to be used by bohemia for exhibitions, music and creative meetings.

As with any style, a loft has its own characteristics:

1. Layout taking into account a large amount of free open space - the main idea of ​​the style is the desire for minimal load on the walls and partitions.
2. High ceilings - The loft is indicated by light, almost unattainable ceilings. Such elements as a ventilation system, objects of load-bearing structures (for example, beams) or pipes of various communications that are not covered by anything form a tandem with them.
3. Rough or complete lack of wall decoration - an integral element of this direction is the combination of concrete with careless plastering and brickwork. All those details that indicate the premises belong to the warehouse.
4. An abundance of light tones - The visible rudeness and negligence of the loft does not allow, however, too many dark details in the interior that can absorb light. To maximize the lighting of the room, the windows are usually not curtained by anything.
5. Fireplaces or stoves. Initially, these elements were used exclusively for heating, but over time they became an indispensable hallmark of the loft style.
6. Stairs - due to the large amount of open space and high ceilings, there is almost always the possibility of equipment of the second level (for example, an additional bedroom or office). Usually use metal or wooden stairs.
7. Multifunctionality - Furniture successfully combines modern design solutions with characteristic details from the last century.

Additionally, the loft style can be conditionally divided into several main areas:

Facade decoration

There are several rules that should be observed when decorating the facade of any building in the loft style:

1. To adhere to simplicity and minimalism in decoration, and also to maintain the purity of lines. All forms should be as simple as possible, roofs should be sloping or flat, windows should be large (preferably panoramic).
2. The basis of color solutions is only three colors - light gray color of plastered concrete, orange-red facing brick and black or silver - metal.
3. When choosing a facade finish, expensive decorative materials are excluded.

Did you know? According to the observations of psychologists, the loft style is most often preferred by freedom-loving people, including a large number of inveterate bachelors.

The facade decoration material is one of the key points in decorating a gazebo in the loft style.

1. Raw brick (traditionally red or clinker) - allows you to easily create the atmosphere of the factory premises, especially in combination with metal elements and large glasses. An additional advantage will be the possibility of a wide selection of colors and textures.
2. Metal and glass - the gazebo frame can be made of metal in combination with glass elements. At the same time, the “coldness” of the interior can be mitigated by impregnations of wood.
3. Timber - is a popular material for the construction of gazebos and is quite acceptable for achieving a loft style, especially in the case of open structures intended for summer vacations. The rectangular shape of the arbor and the absence of patterns or any other decorative elements on the surface of the facade will emphasize modernity.
4. A rock - Due to the appearance of raw materials, this natural material is the best way to convey the atmosphere of an industrial style. The main thing is to leave it in its original form, without covering it with plaster on top.

There are more modern solutions for finishing facades in the chosen direction. These include rack systems made of metal and wood. Due to the clarity of the lines and the simplicity of the designs, as well as the lack of the ability to see the fastening elements with the naked eye, this one-piece canvas looks very useful in the loft style.

Interior Design

Starting to interior design, you should adhere to minimalism in the selection of furniture and decor elements, as well as try to maximize the space. For example, this can easily be achieved with a reflective surface. Do not forget about the main details - exposed beams, brackets and columns.

Important! Glass walls make it possible to zone small rooms, while maintaining high strength and safety, as well as creating high sound insulation.

Cladding

Just as in the case of choosing a finish for the facade, the lining of the internal walls should include the presence of natural materials that can be combined with each other, but generally adhere to a somewhat careless appearance.

So, most often use:

• brick;
• metal;
• concrete;
• wood;
• plaster;
• glass.

Furniture selection

The best option for industrial interiors is worn furniture, having its own history - it is she who will be able to emphasize the individuality of the room. You can find it in various flea markets, at sales, or by visiting a specialized shop for workshop products. Special care should also be taken. the size of the selected furniture - they should be as large as possible, since miniature furniture is simply lost in the voluminous space of an industrial gazebo.

An interesting solution for the manufacture of tables and chairs can serve as pallets, boards or concrete blocks. Also an example of optimal furniture is a rattan or metal chair. In addition, it should be noted that the choice of furniture in the interior in the loft style allows the addition of accessories of other directions. For example, a rustic lamp on the table or a dresser in the style of glamor.

Hanging chairs of various models will also be appropriate in such a gazebo. (from wicker to plastic or forged), especially since the whole interior contributes to their comfortable placement - the presence of high ceilings and large space, as well as the possibility of safe and durable fastening to beams.

Hearth

Often gazebos are built taking into account spending free time there with friends. In this case, you can not do without such an element as a fireplace or stove. In addition, they fit perfectly into the interior of the industrial style. Its design can imply many options: from wall to floor, hanging or freestanding. The same applies to the material - brick, stone or metal will be the best solution. The main thing is to withstand the general concept, for example, a traditional Russian stove will get out of the general style.

Lighting

Despite the presence of panoramic windows, special attention should be paid to artificial lighting - There can be and should be many lamps in such a gazebo. The simplest solutions include the installation of spotlights or spotlights on the rods. In the event that there is neither time nor desire to be wise, you can use ordinary incandescent lamps, only necessarily large sizes and without shades.

But, of course, the best option would be the lamps of copyrighted works, which are based on wood, metal or any other improvised means. As for the form, here you need to stop your choice either on simple geometric forms, or give preference to the most unusual options for execution.

As a fastening, use ropes or chains that are attached to the walls on brackets. It is here that you can show your creative potential by creating your own lamp from pipes, glass, cans or even a concrete form.

Textile

Suitable material in such arbors can be exclusively natural rough textiles. For example, burlap, gunny or linen. However, it should not be too much. It is better to avoid curtains, and instead use blinds or shutters to protect them from sunlight or wind. Their color scheme should fully match the shades of upholstery, plaids, pillows and other elements.

Other decorative elements

Additionally, the interior of the room in the loft style can be decorated with various art objects that can emphasize its individuality. For example, it can be shelves made of welded metal frames, an old bicycle mounted on the wall, a collage of cigarette packs, car parts as furniture items and more.

Important! You should also pay special attention to the entrance and interior doors. — they should be as tall and massive as possible.

Also, large plants should be present in the room, and stands for flowerpots can make profile pipes. A large wall clock with an open mechanism, skins of wild animals on the floor and more will also serve as decoration.

Loft style embodies the call for freedom and the rejection of the framework or restrictions, allowing you to use daring combinations in the interior and choose the most unusual solutions. However, despite its seeming unpretentiousness, this area is expensive. And therefore, creativity and the manufacture of decorative elements with your own hands will help reduce costs. Moreover, accuracy in detail is not the main rule of the loft style.