Beautiful kitchen-living rooms in the loft style

Apron and kitchen set loft for kitchen-dining room

As a rule, the apron zone in such a kitchen-dining room is expanded, because this style assumes large spaces, the absence of upper cabinets in the kitchen. More often than others, brick is used here, the wall is cleaned of all finishing materials to the base, that is, to brickwork. If the house is not made of bricks, you can use a hog tile or decorative stone.

An unusually stylish apron will turn out if you combine various materials - old brick, concrete surface and sheets of copper

Also suitable for an apron are metal panels or mosaics with a metallic sheen, marbled tiles, a white or gray plastered wall, wood panels, and sometimes just wood planks.

There are few places where you can combine different materials and textures, but the loft is based on contrasts. Look at the photo: a glass apron, glossy fronts, chrome hood and wooden shelves - all this fits together perfectly in one space.

The choice of kitchen sets for the loft style is large. The necessary conditions:

minimum of accessories;
large cabinet sizes;
sharp lines;
glossy surfaces;
no top row of cabinets.

Instead of closed mezzanines, it is recommended to use open shelves, which are much cheaper, especially if you make them yourself

The most popular industrial style colors include white, black, gray and metallic. But brown or blue shades, as well as muted green, will be appropriate. In the loft, such an element of furniture as a pencil case is popular - this is a tall cabinet with shelves, it can be with glass doors, or with the same facades as on other cabinets.

Color solutions

Style does not imply boundaries in determining the color of the bath. The tone should match the overall look of the finish and be in harmony with the interior of the entire room. Shades can be both classic, restrained, and bright, noticeable.

White

Choosing white will help visually expand a small space. When finishing, light rectangular tiles and wooden parts of the same colors are used. In order for the picture to remain complete, the communication pipes are not closed. Ornamental indoor plants are used to revitalize the situation.

Gray

For the loft style, gray is a classic of the genre. It perfectly conveys the atmosphere of a garage space. With the help of different shades, they artificially create the look and structure of concrete. Using mirrors, they visually enlarge a small bathroom, while shiny metal surfaces and yellow accessories can add a positive note to a gray background.

Black

In rooms where there is natural light, black is often used, which gives the brutal look of the loft-style bathtub. Black furniture, stained glass windows, steel-colored household appliances can enhance this effect. Experts advise using this color if the bathroom area is large.

Coffee with milk

Vertical rows of tiles in dark chestnut shades, smoothly transitioning to the color of coffee with milk, are able to create a background against which light furniture and communications look original. An untreated brick wall, which supports the loft style well, goes well with this color.

Brown

Wooden elements of brown color allow to bring expressiveness to the interior of industrial industrialism. Wood can create a warmer environment, and a rich tone can create an atmosphere of calm and relaxation. Brown dilutes concrete and brick well and makes the bathroom feel more homely.

Natural wood color

The loft style is often supported with wooden structures - untreated floor beams, plank floors.The massive doors of the headset with a matte finish look organically in such an interior. Wood is able to add warmth and comfort to the entire room due to its texture and color.

Beige

In beige, the loft looks more neutral. To give it depth, chocolate-colored inserts are used. They can be a ceiling, a curbstone or a bathtub, the shape of which is uniform and simple. The beige color is used in several versions - delicate nutty, exquisite cream, warm vanilla. All of them soften the aggressive pressure of brick and concrete.

Metallic shades

The loft style is obliged to maintain the ascetic atmosphere of the factory or attic space. Minimal glimpses in the form of copper-tinted pipes, cast iron radiators, old-fashioned shower with a slight shine of steel are acceptable. These elements can be shaded by metal open shelves, painted black, rough wooden furniture.

Pistachio

The shade of green is often used for interior decoration of any style, including a loft. Pistachio color, according to psychologists, is not annoying, it is able to suppress negative emotions. In the bathroom, it is successfully combined with the red-brown palette, which is given by accessories in the form of copper elements, brick walls.

Dark green

This color is associated with nature, it breathes with freshness, so it is suitable for decorating a bathroom like no other. In combination with wooden elements, it becomes the basis for creating a loft-style interior. Simple, ordinary shapes of household items against the background of green walls or curtains give the bath a positive vibe.

Navy blue

The color scheme of the bathroom in blue is one of the most successful. This is especially true if its area is very small - no more than 3 square meters. The interior should be diluted with white plaster, sink, toilet bowl or bathtub.

Loft-style kitchen decorations

Decor details in loft kitchens are often old utensils. Retro stainless steel hood, brass fittings, copper basins and cast iron pans on hooks under the ceiling, bronze mortar on the shelf.

The second group of decorations includes road and street signs, signs and signs (the so-called garage decor). And also luminous boards, dials, production posters, accessories that happen to be seen inside the factory halls.

Loft rooms are also decorated with avant-garde art objects, collages, designer vases, dishes and figurines of suprematist forms, ashtrays.

Finally, live plants are always appropriate. A simple flowerpot with a shy dracaena will not only smooth out the cool temper of the style. But the air will also purify, adsorbing gases and harmful impurities.

It is good when decorative items carry an additional, functional load. This is the kind of business and practical decor that the loft welcomes.

10 loft-style kitchen design tricks spied on by the pros

In the center of the apartment

In an apartment designed by Natalia Tsvetkova and Vladislav Ivanov in a rebuilt historical building on the territory of a former furniture factory, the kitchen was planned in the center of the living space, between the living room area and the stairs leading to the second floor.

This layout is quite consistent with the philosophy of open spaces in lofts and allows you to communicate during cooking not only with everyone in the living room, but also with guests on the terrace, and even invite home from the second floor for dinner.

Design: Natalia Tsvetkova, Vladislav Ivanov

Phyto-wall + graffiti

The designers of the studio MARTIN architects have reinforced the textbook brickwork in the Kiev new building with plain graffiti and a phyto-wall with plants in industrial wooden boxes.

Design: MARTINarchitects

Technical shelving instead of kitchen furniture

The designer Evgeny Shevtsov played the loft theme in an apartment for a customer from Yekaterinburg almost literally. Instead of traditional kitchen furniture, there is a wooden workbench table with a sink and a stove mounted in the tabletop. A metal hood hangs over it, while technology is hidden behind sleek black facades.

Design: Evgeny Shevtsov

Bar counter "like in a bar"

This technique was invented by designers Max Zhukov and Victor Stefan from ToTaste studio for their clients' attic apartment in an old St. Petersburg building. This area is now called the Terrace Bar and offers excellent views of the city.

Design: ToTaste studio

Brass taps instead of handles

In the two-level apartments of the former building of the Moscow plant "Rassvet", which was to be designed by the designer Oksana Arsalanova, the client, the director of the advertising agency, visits a couple of times a month. The unexpected reception to replace the usual handles of kitchen cabinets with brass taps organically continued the industrial style, and emphasized the creative character of the customer.

Design: Oksana Arsalanova

"Space" facades + unusual invisible hood

The interior of a two-level apartment designed by Sergei Ryndenkin (“Yorumdesign”) in a residential complex rebuilt from former factory buildings is designed in neutral colors and in some places diluted with bright details. For example, facades in "space" colors. The white, as if made by hand, hood looks organic for stylistics.

Design: "Yorumdesign"

Cubic kitchen + glass apron

The designers of the INT2architecture studio designed an apartment in the east of Moscow for rent, so the idea with a stylistic direction followed both from the type of development and from considerations of practicality.

For the storage of kitchen utensils and appliances, they thought out a rack with a half-open box - they were welded to order from polished stainless steel. Instead of a full-fledged apron finish, there is a small piece of glass near the stove: laconic and quite loft.

Design: Int2Architecture

Pros and cons of loft style in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Industrial has advantages and disadvantages. The main advantages include: practicality, durability, flexibility, the absence of a rigid attachment to the budget (you can arrange a luxurious loft, or you can limit yourself to minimal investments).

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And among the key disadvantages - the need to comply with the requirement of free, open space, pronounced brutality (it is definitely impossible to call it "feminine"), excessive replication of the stylistic solution (loft is not the first season in the top of popular styles).

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The nuances of design and decoration

Before starting the selection and purchase of finishing materials, homeowners need to draw up a project. These can be ordinary drawings on paper or a three-dimensional model created in a free construction editor. First of all, the owners need to note the location of the various materials. For example, how the wood and the usual whitewash will be combined, or which wall will be left without finishing. For small rooms, the dimensions of the walls should be noted on the plan, determining the location of the headset, the location of the dining group. You will definitely need to determine the features of the ceiling finish. Complex multi-tiered structures should be immediately excluded. The selected materials must correspond to the chosen direction and harmoniously complement it.

Brick or concrete wall

In modern apartments, both brick and concrete walls can be left without finishing.In the first case, you will need to carefully remove the old wallpaper, tiles. Then you need to clean the surface, leaving the base materials exposed. For loft-style kitchens, it is recommended to leave brick walls for areas located on the sides and opposite the working area. The work area itself should be located under the wall with a more practical finish. Otherwise, the owners will have to constantly clean the brick from settling grease and dust. Concrete walls need not be further leveled. Insignificant relief will only give the finished design a special zest. Additionally, concrete can be covered with a putty mixed with a special color. You can also use matte paint. Compositions that become glossy after drying are not suitable for this direction.

Beams and engineering systems on the ceiling

The design of the ceiling in the loft direction should be restrained, but at the same time original. The easiest option would be to whitewash it and add wooden beams (imitation). Allowed to be located under the ceiling and several metal beams. Other ceiling options include:

aluminum rack structures;

The created style is emphasized and additionally will help to make the room longer or wider.

cassette tiles (metal look);

They are squares that are collected into a solid surface. Only a neat joint remains between adjacent elements. They attract with ease of installation and original look.

tiled hanging models.

They look like cassettes, but the profiles remain visible between them. They can simulate metal surfaces.

Wood decor - floor, walls, ceiling

Installing a wooden floor is a very tempting and practical solution. Lightened or gray strips will complement the overall look well. Decking or laminate of the highest class should be chosen for installation. Such products are maximally resistant to abrasion, have increased strength and reliability. Wood plank decor can also be placed on walls. For example, they can highlight the central part of the wall near the dining group. This technique is suitable for styling and trimming a window opening. The tone of the wood should correspond to the overall color scheme chosen for the finish. Wood can be used to sheathe 1/3 of the walls horizontally above the bricks (in the cooking or rest area). And the ceiling itself (or part of it) can be sheathed with light brown, bleached wood to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. True, the wood sheathing will somewhat "eat" the height of the walls. This option is best used for rooms with high ceilings.

How best to finish?

During the repair, it is important to pay attention not only to building materials, but also to carefully work out each zone. Let's consider each in more detail

Apron. The traditional solution for a loft is considered to be brickwork, its imitation or tiles in the shape of a rectangle. Also in the cladding, materials are used that reproduce the texture of wood or metal. The work wall can be decorated with steel panels or tempered glass.

Walls. Industrial design involves bare red, white, gray, black brick walls, concrete or stone surfaces. It is quite possible to use imitation, which will help to create tiles, plastic panels or wallpaper.

In the photo, the concrete wall decoration supports the idea of a loft in harmony with black matte brick tiles.

Floor. The classic option is a concrete floor. Matte porcelain stoneware or linoleum is suitable as a coating. A plane trimmed with a wide deck board with the effect of worn and aging will look especially original.

Ceiling. The overall interior of the loft will ideally complement concrete floor slabs. With a sufficient room height, wooden beams, metal crate, pipes and ventilation are added to them.

In the photo, the concrete ceiling, decorated with dark wood beams, emphasizes the general direction of the loft in the kitchen.

Wood is often used to decorate the walls and floors in the kitchen. Also, wood trim can be found in basic furnishings or on the ceiling. For a loft, the most appropriate use of hardwoods with an aged texture, emphasizing the authenticity of the setting.

The loft style implies open spaces, but in large kitchens there is often a need to divide the space into functional areas. Zoning is carried out thanks to screens, movable partitions or furniture elements. A separate area can be highlighted with brightly colored paint, spectacular wallpaper, posters or graffiti.

In the photo, the design of the kitchen studio in the interior of the apartment.

Loft kitchen colors

In a small kitchen, white will look perfect. Here, the main goal is to increase the visual space, white color will cope with this task. Whitewashed ceilings, large mirrors and metal decor are loft attributes that will help change the space. It is advisable to make three walls out of four white or close to it, and highlight the third, otherwise the room will turn out to be very boring. It can be made in contrasting black or some other color (for example, dark blue). Most often, a contrasting wall is made in the apron area. The top tier of loft-style cabinets is usually absent, so the apron area expands significantly.

The wall can be finished with a sand-lime brick, whitewashed or tiled with hog tiles

Furniture, countertops, ceilings, and even flooring can be white.

A white loft kitchen set is a good choice. The white color of the headset can be diluted with a wooden or metal countertop.

Another favorite color of the loft style is gray. Concrete surfaces on floors and walls are an echo of the industrial origins of this style. A glass dining table can be added to a gray kitchen set. Use different shades of gray. The floor is darker, the walls are several shades lighter, the facades of the kitchen set are glossy gray with a metallic sheen. A marble or metal countertop will do. Metal open shelves for kitchen utensils will be a wonderful addition.

Metal is one of the main components of the loft, so all its shades will be appropriate, from polished steel to matte graphite

The top 3 loft color schemes include black. Perhaps the most dangerous, especially in small kitchens. It must be used in dosage, combined with light colors. If the kitchen unit is black, you can make the countertop white or wood. The apron will do with a metal one, then the black color will not press so much.

Black furniture and appliances, tinted glass - all this will perfectly complement the brutal interior

If desired, black can be used to decorate the walls. Of course, all black walls will look depressing, you can select only one wall, or make the floor black.

Examples of ready-made solutions

If the interior of the house is designed in a loft, all rooms are arranged in this direction.

Attic

When arranging a room, the location, size, configuration, age of a family member are taken into account. You can increase the free space if the bedroom is in the attic. By connecting it with a pantry or a bathroom, they get additional meters for a working corner, playing sports. To improve illumination, windows are installed directly in the ceiling. The attic is additionally sheathed with building material, heating is carried out.

Womens

The bedroom for the young lady is decorated in gentle colors; a lot of textiles are used in the decoration. An obligatory subject of the room for a young girl and an adult lady is a dressing table with a volumetric mirror. A tall wardrobe is installed so that the woman can accommodate her clothes.Pictures are hung on the walls of the bedroom, and the interior is decorated with flowerpots with flowering plants. A false fireplace gives a special comfort to the room.

Mens

Representatives of the stronger sex are not attracted by elegant trinkets, but are interested in practical things. For arranging a loft bedroom, men choose functional furniture, which they often make on their own. Not only clothes are put into boxes, but also fasteners, spare parts, tools. Many men occupy rooms with sports equipment, install a horizontal bar.

Teenage

In the interior of the bedroom for a girl of 13-15 years old gentle tones should prevail. The walls of the room are pasted over with wallpaper for brickwork. Air curtains made of translucent pink fabric, fresh flowers on the windows, soft toys decorate the room, bring romance. The girl will like a vintage bed, ottomans on wheels.

A teenage boy's bedroom is set up like an adult man's room. Rough wooden furniture performs several functions at once. The walls are hung with posters, models of motorcycles, cars, airplanes.

Small

Not everyone has the money to buy an apartment of 120 sq. m, for the construction of a three-story house, but you can create a cozy atmosphere in a small room. To decorate the interior in the bedroom, you need to select light shades, and use bright colors in the decor. You cannot clutter up the room with furniture, but install only the necessary items in the form of a bed, wardrobe, dressing table. It is better to replace a massive chandelier with lighting throughout the ceiling.

Children

In the room of the youngest member of the family, in addition to a sleeping place, zones for play and study must be allocated. Separate them with wallpaper, lamps.

For girl

To make the little lady's room look cute and tender, beige, cream or white is chosen for the main background. A simple metal bed is covered with a pink or yellow bedspread with frills or ruffles, decorated with a canopy, miniature pillows, and soft toys. Depending on the preferences, the girls in the room equip:

scene;
studio;
podium.

If the baby loves animals, set up an aquarium, select a place for a pet's corner. The girl will need a transformer table, a lamp with an elegant lampshade. It is not necessary to glue wallpaper on the walls; it is better to paint the surface using stories from fairy tales or cartoons.

For boy

The room for the future man should have enough space to accommodate a wardrobe with a lot of shelves, a three-tiered bed or a fold-out sofa. The boy needs rolling chairs, transforming furniture for toys and books. One wall can be decorated with graffiti, the rest can be pasted over with photo wallpaper with any characters. Stone, metal, wood of dark or neutral shades are used to decorate the room. Design style - sporty, military or decorate the interior in the form of an unknown world, you need to choose with your child.

All about kitchen furniture

For small spaces, it is recommended to choose straight headsets. Corner models can be installed in spacious rooms. The facades of the headsets should have a simple design without any frills. The colors of the kits can be white, gray or black. Models with metal facades look original. But these designer headsets are very expensive. In tiny rooms, the dining group can consist of a square table and 3-4 chairs. It is recommended to choose models with wooden countertops and painted metal frames (not forged, not chrome plated). In a spacious studio, you can take out the dining area to a conditional transition between the cooking and relaxation area. Rectangular freestanding tables with high chairs complement the overall decor perfectly. Provencal models are suitable for this: with a tabletop made of artificial stone and wooden sides. Metal racks will also be appropriate in a large room. They can partially replace conventional headset cabinets.

Basic colors and bright decor for the loft kitchen

The stylistics typical for the stone jungle, although democratic with respect to the color scheme, are dominated by a white background, beige and all shades of gray. This palette will be successfully diluted with bright emotional accents:

Black and white contrast;
Lilac and purple;
Blue and light blue;
Light green and dark green;
Chocolate and terracotta;
Lemon and yellow;
Orange and peach;
Muted red, burgundy and pink.

The stark contrast of industrial minimalism with home comforts gave birth to a unique phenomenon called the loft.

The choice of the main or predominant color is based on the shades of the facades of kitchen furniture, decorative elements and the texture of finishing materials. Calm tones typical for loft-style kitchen design, used as a background:

White;
Lactic;
Metallic;
Silver;
Gray;
Blue;
Beige;
Light brown.

The priority characteristics of the loft style are space, freedom, volume.

These tones themselves are quite friendly to many of the warm and cold colors of the spectrum. However, it is better to make a choice in favor of 2-3 primary colors, diluting with closely related and mixed shades - gray-lilac or gray-blue.

This design looks most successful in combined rooms: studios, kitchen-living room or kitchen-dining room.

The "grayness" of the loft will be decorated with:

Large interior paintings, painted in the technique of contemporary art;
Modular panels (from several paintings of the same plot);
Original installations from structural elements;
Large prints;
Photo wallpaper with spatial illusions;
Wall panels in the style of murals and graffiti;
Bright abstract spots.

It is in the kitchen that it is easiest to reveal all the versatility of the loft style when decorating an ordinary city apartment.

The choice of a bright decorative element depends on what, in your opinion, the atmosphere of a typical interior of a loft kitchen should be. The main thing is not to go overboard with bright decor. There should be one attractive semantic element.

Due to contrasting combinations and bold solutions, non-standard comfort is born.

Some professionals seek to give their project more meaning by borrowing techniques from other styles. The loft is excellent "friends" with other modern styles:

White design in the spirit of Scandinavian minimalism;
Stained glass decorations in the Art Nouveau style of the early twentieth century;
The dominant concept from hi-tech;
Art Deco in an urbanistic version, etc.

Rough, aged, artificially worn textures coexist with smooth, shiny and luxurious materials.

If there is not enough free space in the kitchen, it can be decorated with a mosaic panel in the apron area or on any free wall. This will provide a cozy atmosphere and add warmth to the cold “stone jungle” typical of urban environments.

Concept Basics

When a design project is created
loft apartments, you need to understand which ones
the basic principles contain this whole concept. We would highlight the following
moments:

Application in the decoration of brickwork, plaster and boards. Here a certain association with an attic immediately arises, however, in many stylistic solutions such materials are unacceptable, but for a loft they are extremely necessary. If it is not possible to decorate at least one of the walls with brickwork, then designers, as a rule, use brick wallpaper to achieve the desired visual effect. For the arrangement of the floor, boards with an aging effect are best suited.
No partitions! A loft is a story about a maximum of fresh air, so the style does not accept the presence of all kinds of partitions. So, unnecessary walls will have to be destroyed, leaving only the load-bearing ones, and you need to be ready for this if you want to embody a true stylistic concept in your home.
Combination of various architectural solutions.Despite the use of many old elements in the interior, there is enough space in the loft style for modern items, for example, mirrors, metal and various equipment. The correct selection of old and new interior “filling” allows you to create a truly impressive picture.
Furniture, like the first violin in an ensemble. She always plays a major role in the interior and acts not only as an obligatory attribute of everyday life, but also as a good solution for zoning a room. This is the smartest move when the apartment layout is open. A combination of old (more on antiques) and modern furniture looks best in the interior.
High ceilings and windows. The higher the ceilings, the better. The larger the window, the better. Ceiling-to-floor windows are welcome, as they contribute to maximum illumination of the space.
Original accessories. Loft loves various posters, abstractions, graffiti and even road signs. They will emphasize the individuality of the design and the creative nature of the owners of the house. Anything that would seem out of place for other styles can be a great decoration for a loft.

What if the kitchen-living room is tiny?

Open space, lots of "air" is an important characteristic of industrial interiors. But what if you are decorating a loft-style kitchen-living room in a small apartment or in a studio? Some helpful tips:

pick up compact furniture and appliances;
make custom-made furniture (this way you can use every centimeter usefully, even within a small area);
choose multifunctional solutions, furniture and accessories (window sill - bar counter, dining table with storage boxes, kitchen island);

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pay attention to folding, transforming furnishings;
take a closer look at stackable dishes and furniture;
don't ignore transparent furniture and accessories;
purchase 2-in-1 appliances (dishwasher + oven, microwave-grill).

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Organization of lighting

Lighting towards the loft is also important. To decorate the living room, you can use various ways to arrange the lamps.

Floor lamps

With the help of floor lamps, you can divide the room into several zones and add coziness. Such gizmos can be industrial, for example, some kind of spotlights.

Fluorescent backlight

This method of lighting allows you to create the feeling of light without the use of bulbs. Quite a convenient and modern option.

Rail mechanisms

Such lamps allow you to highlight large objects with the help of light, to enhance their advantages. They are installed using special rods and other devices.

Suspension luminaires

An original solution that allows you to place the light elements in the required places. Pendant lamps are quite original, you can choose them in a variety of forms - lanterns, barrels, oil flasks.

Point light

Table lamps and small lamps will add coziness to the living room.They can be placed in a convenient place and, if necessary, can be easily moved.