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 studio apartment 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 converted into residential homes and apartments. Therefore, working on this interior was particularly interesting to Emma.

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

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

As you can see, varying ceiling levels do not hinder a comfortable interior. In one slanted section of the apartment, Emma arranged a sleeping area and built-in wardrobe for clothes. In another part – a small but functional kitchen.

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

In the center of the apartment, where ceiling heights don't vary greatly, a living room area 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, laid down a fluffy white carpet on the floor, bringing the concept of 'gray plus natural tones' to life to the fullest.

It seems as though clay vases and handmade flower pots, throws, blankets and a light in brownish-orange tones transported the residents of the lower floors to an attic. Perhaps that's why the rough, and at first glance, street-style decor blends in so naturally here.

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