A loft bedroom in a house or condo offers openness to the living space below, but lacks the solitude of a conventional bedroom with four walls and a doorway. The loft space has to address the problem of privacy from the living spaces, be a sleeping area and still harmonize with the rest of the living area, according to the Sheffield Modes of Interior Design.
Supply Privacy
Install curtains to add solitude between the bedroom and downstairs living space. Pick a fabric that compliments both the upstairs and the downstairs area. If curtains are too awkward, incorporate a translucent or opaque room divider which can be opened and closed based on the need for openness or privacy. Free status screens or conventional Oriental displays are also good options. If the loft space has windows to the outside, think about top-down/bottom-up window shades to permit light into the room while maintaining privacy. Window shades come in different styles from cellular to woven wood.
Bedroom Decor
A loft bedroom must be a place for relaxation and sleep. Furniture needs to be proportionate to the space size. Keep away from beds and spacious headboards. Better options include daybeds, futons or double beds. Insert an area rug, cozy chair, side tables and a reading lamp. Any wall artwork subjected to the downstairs living space should complement the general decorating style of the house. Stay away from substantial poster prints or overwhelming paintings. Since loft bedrooms can lack storage, create a closet with a folding display and clothing rack, or purchase an raised bed with under storage.
Ambiance
The disposition of a loft bedroom has to reflect the overall ambiance of the home since it’s visible in the living area below. The color scheme and furniture observable in the living room needs to flow naturally to the loft upstairs. By way of instance, a contemporary home with blank lines and minimal furniture might have a loft bedroom with crisp white walls and aluminum furniture to signify the urban sense of the remainder of the house.
Color Harmony
When painting a loft bedroom, coordinate or accent the colors of the remainder of the home to keep harmony. By way of instance, mix and match a palette of neutrals in cream, beige or beige. Or try a juxtaposition of opposites to create stability, such as pairing a silk bedspread with a zebra rug. Combine a variety of textures, from hand woven window coverings into lavish rugs, to unify the loft bedroom with all the living space below. Set lamps alongside mirrors to get a luminous glow which unifies the upstairs together with all the downstairs.