Looking for a perfect apartment in the city is hard to find. A dull and narrow room, the awful view outside, and no privacy are the most common dilemmas house hunters often encounter. If you're into an open space concept, you should consider looking for an apartment with a loft-style vibe. Originally, a loft serves as an attic or an extra room of the house where you put your things that are rarely used. It became popular in industrial houses and the trend in modern living. Some may be hesitant about the idea of living in a loft, but there are plenty of options to play around with and make space work for you. 

In this article, we've gathered some helpful tips and tricks to know more about what you can do with the area.

Making a Cozy Bedroom

If you acquired a studio-type property with a high ceiling that is high enough to put a loft, then it is practical to use it and turn it into a bedroom. Be mindful that you need to follow the requirements and cost of a loft conversion. According to the experts, proper insulation is a must to set the standard of building codes and to make cold nights cozier to sleep. To pull off a gorgeous bedroom, you have to put a large-sized carpet with intricate design, place a couple of wood pallets to support your mattress, then add colorful pillows for a polished look, and set some floor and wall lighting for ambiance.

Creating the Perfect Sanctuary

Aside from making a place to rest, creating a yoga or meditation room is also doable for space. Since most of the loft has its privacy, it is the perfect spot to do some morning meditation to cleanse your soul from the negativity that surrounds us nowadays. To achieve this sanctuary, you need to have:

• Plenty of luscious green plants

• Lay down a gorgeous carpet

• Tons of scented  candles

• Collections of charms and crystals

• Yoga mats and towels

This way, even if you're at home doing some stretches and freeing your mind from stress, it seems that you're doing it at a yoga studio downtown.

Designing a Home Office

Since the pandemic started, most people work from the comfort of their own home. The new norm changed the way of how a typical office works, meetings through a video conference call, paperwork done via emails, and taking phone calls at home. That is why it is cohesive to use your loft and make your own home office. Find a desk that will suit you, whether it is an L-shaped desk or a contemporary one. Install a mood board to monitor your schedule and to-do list. Finish it off with an ergonomic chair and other accessories.

Turn It Into a Game Room

Another idea you should try is to convert the space into a game room. Imagine placing a high-definition TV in the center, installing some LED lights in the crown molding, adding some game-related wall arts, and some bean bags to finish the look. Not only has it served as a game room but also an entertainment space for your family and friends to binge-watching popular series too.

Building Your Own Library

Last but not least, make space for all your book collections, from romantic novels, history books to non-fictional ones. The loft is suitable for your family and friends to view and share your book when they visit you. It is also a reading spot since it is quieter than reading in your living room downstairs. You can install built-in cabinets, a small desk, and a reading nook in the corner with a cozy cushion for seating to convert your loft into a mini-library. To top it all up, make sure to install proper lighting for reading and some lamps too. To make it more dramatic, add some dark-colored walls, and moldings for details to look more like a mini-library.

Indeed, renovating an area takes a lot of effort, but it doesn't have to be that difficult. You can get ideas from Pinterest or any other social media site with the help of technology. When it comes to altering your loft, you have plenty of choices to choose from. You have to think about the area's use, the reason for which you have to modify it, and the aesthetic design for which you are aiming. All you need to do is use your imagination, be imaginative, be resourceful, and you will never go wrong in transforming it.