Design Features
Characteristics and interesting points of the urban style:
- Space and a minimum number of partitions are welcomed in the room.
- Rational furniture arrangement with the use of laconic and functional items is preferred.
- The interior can simultaneously combine modern and antique elements with shabby facades, the main thing is to maintain the overall style of the bedroom.
- Loft involves a lot of light and large windows for the decoration of which thick curtains and massive curtains are not used.
- The presence of concrete or brick walls, cast-iron batteries and engineering structures is appropriate in the design.
- The walls are decorated with unusual paintings or brutal graffiti.
What colors are suitable for the bedroom?
The main background for the design of the loft interior is black, gray, brick red or white. A combination of anthracite and chocolate, milky and red, blue and brown colors is also appropriate.
The photo shows the design of a bedroom in industrial style, done in light colors.
It is recommended to use no more than 2 or 3 shades and create accent spots that allow you to deprive the environment of dullness and lifelessness.
The photo shows a gray bedroom with bright accents in the form of textiles and a painting.
Choosing furniture
A bed with a metal frame or a model made of pallets, equipped with a large mattress, is ideal for a loft. The sleeping area is complemented by bedside tables in the form of designer U-shaped designs, old suitcases, boxes or chests.
A win-win option for the loft style in the bedroom would be a vintage forged whatnot on turned legs, an antique chest of drawers, a dressing table or wooden bookshelves suspended on chains.
The photo shows a bedroom with a work area in the eco-loft style.
For a room with a work area, a laconic wooden or frosted glass computer desk will do. Functional zoning of a bedroom combined with a study can be achieved using lightweight transparent partitions, lighting or different finishing materials.
Finishing and materials for repair
Facing materials play the main role in the industrial style. The finishing should be practical, reliable, solid and have the most casual look.
Examples of ceiling finishing
The ceiling is supposed to be decorated with crossbars, boards or concrete slabs. For the ceiling plane, they also choose regular whitewashing and complement it with ventilation systems, open electrical wiring or pipes. In a loft-style bedroom in an apartment with high ceilings, decorating with beams will be appropriate.
The photo shows a bedroom with a ceiling decorated with beams, which perfectly convey the atmosphere of the loft.
Photo of the walls in the bedroom
Concrete or brick are mainly used for wall cladding. To create a more cozy atmosphere in the loft, choose wallpaper with imitation brickwork or plaster. The surface of the walls can be painted or decorated with photo wallpaper with monochrome images.
The photo shows the walls in the bedroom, covered with gray wallpaper with imitation brick.
What kind of flooring is suitable for a loft?
For a bedroom in industrial style, the best option is a floor covering in the form of concrete, laminate, parquet or thick linoleum with imitation wood or stone. Sometimes the floor is covered with a carpet in a single-color and discreet range.
The photo shows a floor decorated with linoleum under a tree.
Lighting
As the main lighting fixture, you can choose an original chandelier made of glass, metal or untreated wood.
To maintain the general style of the bedroom, lamps or lanterns on long wires or chains are often chosen. Such lamps often have an antique look.
The photo shows wall sconces located near the bed in the bedroom interior.
For local lighting, floor lamps on a tripod, sconces of an interesting shape or small lamps located on bedside tables will be appropriate. A track lighting system can be installed near the sleeping area.
Textiles and decor
Natural textiles or their high-quality imitation are welcome in the loft. In design, preference is given to wool, suede, felt, linen and leather.
Curtains, pillows and blankets with geometric patterns or a carpet with zebra, tiger and leopard prints will harmoniously fit into the industrial style setting.
The photo shows the textile design of the bedroom in the loft style.
The final stage in creating the design of the bedroom in the loft style will be the choice of decor. The room can be decorated with homemade shelves, antique flower vases, old records or mirrors in a rough frame.
An old wooden chest or suitcase would be perfect for an industrial setting; black and white photographs, modern paintings or vintage watches would look great on the walls.
The photo shows a loft-style bedroom interior with a window decorated with light curtains in combination with blinds.
Bedroom design ideas
Designer ideas for using loft in various interiors.
Loft style in a teenager’s bedroom
A teenage bedroom for a boy is mainly done in a gray, black, blue, light blue, green or silver palette. Leather and metal parts or gears and various mechanisms in the steampunk style are chosen as decor. The walls in the room are decorated with posters, hockey sticks, skateboards, protective helmets or guitars.
The photo shows a loft design of a room for a teenage boy.
Pink, yellow, white or cream splashes are used in the teenage girl’s room. The interior looks more delicate and cozy, has a lot of textiles and less rough finishing.
Interior of a man’s bedroom in loft style
For a young guy or man, the interior is decorated in brown, dark green or gray tones with red or blue accents. A loft-style men’s bedroom should first and foremost be practical and comfortable. There is no unnecessary decor or textile elements.
The room can be supplemented with a bed with iron wheels, a desk, a homemade chair, and a horizontal bar with a pair of dumbbells. The bedroom also has an inconspicuous dressing room with a large mirror.
The photo shows a masculine bedroom, done in dark colors.
Sentimental accessories in the form of a soft frameless chair or an aquarium can be quite appropriate for a brutal loft design.
The photo shows a small men’s bedroom in loft style with panoramic windows.
Examples of women’s bedroom design
A loft-style interior for a woman’s or girl’s bedroom looks more elegant and is decorated in light colors. A dressing table is a must-have attribute. This piece of furniture can have a refined or clear geometric shape. And to maintain the loft, it is better to equip the table with a make-up mirror with contour lighting.
The dressing area is equipped with a built-in wardrobe with mirrored doors. The surrounding space is decorated with paintings, family photos, potted plants, floor hangers or a false fireplace.
The photo shows the interior of a women’s bedroom in industrial style.
Design of a loft-style attic bedroom
A distinctive feature of a loft-style attic bedroom in a house is a sloping roof, which sets a special exclusive mood for the entire environment. The ceiling can be decorated with exposed wires, beams and communications, and also equipped with ordinary lamps without lampshades, spotlights or track lighting structures. Such decor will favorably emphasize the urban style direction.
Combining loft with other styles
Loft is complemented by various elements that relate to other interior styles.
- A mixed design may include individual details in the style classic, modern or Provence.
- For example, when combining industrial design with minimalism, the room is supposed to have no accessories and only necessary items with clear outlines are installed.
- The interior in the Scandinavian loft style is distinguished by its internal architectural simplicity. The white wall finish harmonizes perfectly with the industrial streaks on the ceiling, and the concrete surface combines favorably with natural wood.
The photo shows a Scandinavian bedroom design with loft elements.
Examples of small bedroom design
In a small bedroom, you can create a truly peaceful and comfortable design. In order for the room to look visually larger, it is better to use light colors in its design. They not only expand the space, but also fit perfectly into the loft environment. If such a palette seems too monotonous and boring, it is possible to use bright accents.
The photo shows a small bedroom in the loft style with light trim and contrasting inclusions.
A small room should have high-quality lighting and include a minimum amount of furniture and decorative details so that the space does not look overloaded.
