Lofts - Fun In Small Spaces

Forgive me for this being a sort of short posting... I think I'm getting a cold. About all I want to do right now is have a cup of tea and sleep for two or three days. The cold and snow has finally hit Southern Germany... and with it, have come the sniffles.

So I will leave you all with a brief posting on lofts. Not huge, industrial loft living spaces (although I love those, and they will be coming in a future article), but small, second-story (or higher) spaces with open fronts, and often peaked, vaulted ceilings. Due to their open nature, these airy aeries can take a very small space and it make it feel much larger and open.

Tiny space combines a mini-kitchen with a loft bedroom above
(by Koch Architects, Inc. Joanne Koch)

An open loft library looks down onto a two-story living room
(by Summerour Architects)

An open loft with amazing windows is used as a 2nd story family room
(by Robert Hawkins)

An open loft is located above the living room in this carriage house
(by Carl Vernlund)

More photos after the page break

A modern loft holds a library above the living room
(by Smith & Vansant Architects PC)

A bright and pretty loft bedroom
(by Tim Cuppett Architects)

This contemporary loft living room has the feeling of being on a ship
(by Smith & Vansant Architects PC)

A loft living space is defined with glass panels
(by Elad Gonen & Zeev Beech)

A unique space with an alcove bed and a loft library above
(by shackledomen)