Many city dwellers salivate over the prospect of living in an urban loft. Perhaps it’s because they often offer better views, or perhaps, it’s because finding large space in a city is increasingly hard to come by. These urban lofts are characterized by being sleek, hip and often the venue of the hottest parties in any given city. But, how do you make these spaces feel more like home and less, well, industrial? Design Build Ideas is going to give you all the answers about Industrial Interior Design with some amazing inspiring tips. Take note!

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One of the advantages to living in a loft is having plenty of wide open space – but sometimes there needs to be a few parameters to make your space feel more organized.

Instead of setting up walls, section off “rooms” with double-sided bookcases and folding screens. This way you can enjoy the comfort of individual rooms without the boundaries of floor-to-ceiling walls.

Next, balance out the cold, industrial feel of your urban loft by using plenty of soft, cozy materials such as long, sheer flowing curtains, giant area rugs and sectional sofas piled with plush throw pillows, and wall tapestries to add life to the bare brick and mortar.

Lighting. Most industrial lofts boast huge windows that provide plenty of natural light throughout the day, so don’t cover them! Instead, utilize this free source of light. For nighttime use, decorate your loft with plenty of soft lighting to counteract the harsh design of the building. Asian-style paper lamps and chandeliers will help to brighten your large space and add a friendly, homey atmosphere to even the barest of urban lofts.

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ENJOY: COVET HOUSE

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