Initially, the idea of interior design in the loft style appeared in the middle of the past century in the United States. Then in Manhattan, the value of land plots rose, and industrial enterprises had to move to the outskirts of the metropolis. The buildings of factories and plants were empty and creative personalities, especially designers, began to inhabit them. They liked the cheap and spacious rooms. New York Bohemia also liked the industrial buildings, converted into housing, and thus the "loft" houses acquired the status of elite. A loft-style bathroom will appeal only to creative, creative and extreme personalities. After all, this interior is different from modern proposals and involves the fusion of various elements.
Design Ideas
A loft-style bathroom should combine old or specially aged materials that remind of the "factory" past of the room and modern iridescent surfaces, as well as innovative multi-functional household appliances.
We can consider luck buying an apartment in which the walls in the bathroom are rough concrete or “bare” brickwork. In this case, there is no need to do any special “procedures”. If you wash a similar surface from dust and dirt and cover it with several layers of varnish, you will get a magnificent bathroom in the loft style.
If you prefer paint and want the walls of the room to be painted, then you should prefer a matte tool that emphasizes the relief of the masonry, but does not hide it. It is best to focus on muted pastel shades. On such walls, you can make catchy inserts in the form of sections of red brick, which is covered with several balls of varnish. Also, inlaid made from different types of trees or decorative masonry from natural stone will look great.
In such a bathroom, the ceiling must be painted white, which will create an atmosphere of light and purity. The floor is recommended to be decorated with wide, old, recycled and varnished boards. A laminate (tile) stylized as stone or wood will also look beautiful.
Plumbing and furniture
A loft-style bathroom requires appropriate furniture and plumbing. It is important that there is as little furniture as possible, since the loft is a minimalist style. Bulky closed cabinets and chests of drawers in this case will not work. It is better to replace them with open glass or metal shelves and racks.
Loft-style bathtubs include large, unframed mirrors. An abundance of glass elements (partitions, various screens for the bathtub) and chrome-plated sparkling details (faucets, heated towel rails, furniture legs) will also be a great idea .
When choosing equipment, give preference to cutting-edge models. It is imperative to integrate an ultramodern shower or Jacuzzi, as well as a washing machine with many different functions. A great idea is a hanging sink.
Lighting Ideas
It is impossible to create a loft-style bathroom interior without specific lighting. Maximum light is one of the main principles of style. Therefore, if there is a window in the room, let it remain open. There should not be any curtains, only bright blinds are allowed.
Artificial lighting can be created using "invisible" spotlights or halogen spotlights. Arrange them on the ceiling so that you can visually highlight the semantic sections of the room.
Tire lights are also a great idea. Such a lighting system will accurately convey the atmosphere of working enterprises and at the same time it will be quite practical. Wall sconces with grilles will support the "factory" rude motif.
Bath Accessories Loft
The loft style in the bathroom is remarkable in that it makes it possible to experiment with various accessories. There can be a ton of ideas. So, in addition to old mirrors, it is recommended to use unusually shaped radiators as a heated towel rail. Shelves and cabinets are better to choose an extraordinary shape.
Unusually look details of large production mechanisms. To decorate the walls, you can use gears or posters that mimic the style of the past century. Interesting visual effects will provide 3D volumetric images of catchy colors. Color contrasting spots in the form of color compositions will attract attention and dilute the gray walls.
You can experiment with all kinds of decorative elements, collecting them in a harmonious image of industrial design.
Ideas for decorating a unique interior
In order for the loft style in the bathroom that you created to be truly unique and inimitable, it is recommended to use the following ideas for its embodiment:
- Since this direction is the style of a huge city, decorative elements related to urban culture will be appropriate: road signs, signs, posters, as well as wall graffiti.
- In the interior of the loft there should be a huge amount of free space. If the bathroom in your house is small, then it is worth thinking about connecting it to the toilet. At the same time, it is important to abandon any partitions, since everything must be open. Shower cabin is no exception. An exception may be, perhaps, completely transparent partitions made of glass.
- The loft welcomes flaws in the surface finish. To the place there will be metal beams touched by corrosion, brickwork that crumbles, cracked plaster. A modern loft is just a stylization. Therefore, it is important to purchase artificially aged things, and it is better to abandon the operation of ancient and unreliable structures.
These tips will help to create a truly unique atmosphere in the bathroom of your apartment.
Who prefers the loft style
The loft-style bathroom (photo above) will appeal to Bohemia and creative people. For them, such an interior is one way to express themselves. Thrifty people with limited financial abilities also prefer this design. They can easily take advantage of old plumbing and furniture, which today is not considered modern. Properly combined items will help to design a bathroom stylishly and tastefully.