What is a Loft Apartment?

You have probably already heard of one of the most recent trends into the housing market – the loft apartments.

What is a Loft Apartment? 

To get started, we need to fully explain what a loft is. It is a general misconception to think of a loft as a studio apartment.

There are actually a few considerable differences between the two that you should be aware of. Lofts are usually extremely large, open apartments established directly under the roof of a building.

You will find loft apartments in former industrial buildings, such as manufacturing facilities, which have been converted into residential complexes. As a result of this, you can expect loft apartments to have a very industrial, rustic and modern interior design.

Characteristics of Loft Apartments

In order for you to be able to fully decide if a loft apartment is suitable for you or not, you need to know what the main characteristics are! 

• Open Floor Plans

  Something to have in mind is that loft apartments are actually quite large in space. They average between 1,000 to 2,000 square feet and almost all of this is open floor plan. You will barely find any walls and your flat will feel very airy and spacious.

   

• High Ceilings

  As loft apartment are located directly under the roof of the building, you can expect that you will have extremely high ceilings. Starting at an average of 12 feet, you certainly will not have troubles hitting the ceiling with your head even if you are very tall!

   

• Industrial Design

  as previously mentioned one of the main characteristics of loft apartments is their industrial interior design. From brick walls to exposed pipes, you definitely will get the feeling of entering a manufacturing facility!

Pros of Loft Apartments 

• Airy and Spacious

  If you are looking for a flat that feels airy and spacious and you love open floor plans, a loft apartment might be the best option for you!

   

• Unique Design

  Loft apartments definitely have unique design. They are difficult to replicate and each one has its own character and vibe.

   

• Lots of Natural Light

  Loft apartment generally have extremely large windows, which allow for a lot of natural light to come in from outside.

   

Cons of Loft Apartments 

• Expensive Utilities

  Having a really large open space with massive windows often comes with the disadvantage of it being difficult to warm up. As loft apartments are often found in old industrial buildings, you can also expect for the electric system to be quite outdated.

   

• Noisy

  One of the main cons of loft apartments is how noisy they get. Unless the building has been fully renovated, you need to have in mind that old industrial facilities lack the additional sound-absorbing installation.

   

• Lack of Storage

  Having a massive open space also means that you are not getting the additional hidden storage space, so you might need to look into getting additional storage furniture.

Now that you know what a loft apartment is with its main characteristics and you have a general understanding what to expect in terms of advantages and disadvantage in living in a loft apartment, do you think this would be the right choice for you?