Is Life Comfortable in a Loft Apartment: Example of a Flat in Sweden

"I'm a fan of gray color combined with natural tones, lighting fixtures dressed in large paper shades, and small but functional kitchens," — says the author of this interior, designer and decorator Emma Fisher.

From her previous works, for example, the interior of a studio flat which we wrote about earlier, one can understand that Emma is also passionate about the loft theme. Lofts are originally spaces of workshops, factories and attics reconverted into residential homes and apartments. So working on this interior was particularly interesting for Emma.

The loft apartment with a total area of nearly 35 square meters is located in Goteborg in the attic space of a two-story apartment building. The initial layout was a dark room with sharp differences in ceiling heights.

To let more light into the apartment, additional windows were installed on the roof, plus the designer opted for a light finish.

As you can see, varying ceiling heights do not pose a problem for a comfortable interior. In one slanted part of the apartment, Emma arranged sleeping quarters and built-in wardrobes for clothes. In another — a small but functional kitchen.

Built-in furniture helped as well: the wardrobes were tailored to fit the proportions of the space, so there was room for open shelves and a refrigerator.

In the center of the apartment, where ceiling heights don't vary much, a living room zone was formed. Here Emma placed a sofa, a couple of coffee tables, and added a small shelf for small items. She hung paintings on the wall and laid down a fluffy white rug, fully realizing the concept of "gray plus natural tones" to the maximum.

It seems as if clay vases and handmade flower pots, throws, blankets, and a light fixture in brownish-orange tones transported the residents of the lower floors to an attic. Perhaps that's why the rustic and seemingly outdoor decor fits in so organically here.

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