Who among you hasn’t dreamed of living in a American style loft? Yes, exactly that of the famous TV series and great films, with exposed bricks, vintage-style furnishings and large industrial-style windows! Living according to this mood means choosing the typical lifestyle of the cities, so frenetic, dynamic and extremely fascinating. Here then how to furnish it for a really cool look.
The American style loft was born at the beginning of the last century, when artists and creatives in search of fortune arrived in the old abandoned factories of the Big Apple. But where to live, given the very high prices of the city? The best solution was precisely the abandoned buildings, which served as both an artistic laboratory and a dwelling.
Hence the birth of the American style loft, which embodies a mix of styles and cultures, just like the city that hosts it. Vintage, contemporary, industrial, meet in an open environment, to be interpreted according to one’s personality.
The distinctive features common to this type of dwelling stand out above all in the architectural structure: large windows, high ceilings, a mezzanine area must absolutely not be missing. The exposed bricks will characterize the walls of the house, giving it that urban charm, typical of big cities. The parquet will give warmth to the whole environment and will be the trait d’union of the loft. The lamps will have essential and simple shapes, typical of the industrial style and will be made with various metals.
The real star of the American style loft it will be the kitchen, which will occupy a large part of the house. The central island will overlook the living room giving the loft an informal and youthful atmosphere. In such a multitasking environment it will be possible to chat, watch TV, doze, study, .. sharing their experiences with all the inhabitants of the house.
Some vintage-style elements should not be missing in the American-style loft. Be careful not to overdo it, very few will be enough to make the environment personal and full of character: an armchair, the Pop Art style wall serigraphs, old trunks, recovered mannequins, you choose the one you prefer.
Reserve the mezzanine area for your room: in this way you will have an intimate and reserved place in which to spend the hours of rest. Choose carefully the bed model, preferring those with minimal and linear lines. Place the classic bedside lamps with fabric lampshade next to the bed, they will diffuse a pleasant light that invites you to rest.
