Loft Design Inspiration

This stunning loft apartment has a very open and modern feel, with the design reflecting the vibrant lfestyle of a young photographer who travels a lot, loves entertaining and wants that to show in her home. Get inspiration for your loft design in this video by Ace Hardware:

In this loft apartment, the colors are dramatic and bold and creates a look that is lively, unexpected and slightly whimsical, and its spaciousness allowed creation of several intimate seating areas for conversing and entertaining.

Most of the furnishings are vintage and are a blend of both modern and traditional styles. To keep it from looking like an assortment of mismatched furniture, several pieces were painted to complement the color palette. The rich eggplant color on one wall highlights architectural detail, while the neutral mocha walls act as a warm backdrop for all of the colorful elements in this space.

The gallery wall is a unique personalized way to display objects and art from travel and can be easily changed out to keep things fresh. Color helps to unite the different pieces.

Another great feature is the restored buffet. A vintage dresser was re-purposed to serve as an area for setting up appetizers and drinks. A touch of coral red stands out against the wall and ties in with the detail in the curtain panels and the piping on the upholstered chairs, pulling the look together.

To re-create this look at home, try blending new pieces along with found objects and vintage finds. A fresh coat of paint beautifully re-invents older tired-looking pieces of furniture. Choose a backdrop color for the walls and two to three accent colors for the furnishings and accessories.