What's a Loft?
What’s A Loft?
What makes a loft a loft?
Categories
• HARD LOFT – Converted from commercial/industrial buildings like warehouses and factories.
• SOFT LOFT – Purpose built to look like a loft but constructed as residential.
• LIVE/WORK LOFT – Zoned and designed for both residential and commercial use.
Attributes
• OPEN FLOOR PLANS – Few or no interior walls, creating a large, open space.
• HIGH CEILINGS – Typically 10–20+ feet, enhancing openness and volume.
• EXPOSED ELEMENTS – Exposed brick, timber, and pipes.
• LARGE WINDOWS – Often floor-to-ceiling or industrial-style.
• MINIMALIST FINISHES – Raw, unfinished materials like concrete or hardwood.
• MEZZANINE / SLEEPING LOFT – Elevated sleeping or creative spaces.
Lifestyle
• FLEXIBLE USAGE – Can be customized or reconfigured.
• CHARACTER-RICH – Lofts often have unique features.