Urban loft is a relatively new term used in Interior Design to describe a design style that reflects life in a city.
The concept however is not so new, as this form of home decor began its existence through re-using old city buildings. Renovations on a grand scale, converting old city office blocks, mills, warehouses and factories into cutting edge modern homes. Open plan living, layering with sunken seating areas, mezzanine balcony floors, exposed brick work, ventilation ducts and plenty of raw materials create the fabrication of this design style. Add high tech appliances and gadgets, along with recycled industrial materials for furniture such as glass bottles, tin lids, tyres and so forth and you are really embracing urban decor.
As the concept has evolved it is not unusual for more modern buildings such as high rise apartments to adopt the styling. After all in incorporates elements from contemporary design, whilst also remaining functional and personal.
Of course like all interior design, what city life means to one person is completely different to another and this style is fantastic at allowing individual tastes and personalities to be stamped all over it.
For more information about the urban loft style and for 10 tips on how to achieve it in your home, check out my latest article published on the ezine website:
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Urban-Loft-Decorating-Style&id=7280542
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Thanks for reading!
Jo
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