The “loft” style emerged in the 1940s in America when urban industrial enterprises began moving outside the city limits, thereby freeing up many manufacturing spaces. At that time, attics (incidentally, “loft” means “attic”) and upper floors of many vacant factories, warehouses, and hangars were favored by artists, architects, and other creative professionals. Initially, these spaces were exclusively used for workshops and studios, but gradually they became living spaces for their owners.

Becoming increasingly fashionable and progressive, the “loft” aesthetic began to attract wealthy individuals, and soon an apartment in an attic or on the upper floor became quite expensive. This is not surprising, as the loft style involves almost a complete absence of partitions and spacious rooms, which is a very popular solution in urban aesthetics.

Main features of the “loft” style:

• A complete absence of walls, everything is divided into functional zones, with partitions only separating the bathroom and toilet from the common space;
• Exposed ceiling beams, pipes, and ventilation systems;
• Deliberately rough wall finishes, or in some cases, a complete absence of finishing;
• Many metallic details in the interior;
• Large windows, often without curtains, and an abundance of light.