Living in London is the dream for a lot of people. There is so much going on to keep you entertained and the big city comes with endless opportunities. Unfortunately, with it being such a great city, housing is in high demand and can therefore get expensive. Particularly if you get closer to the centre of the city, buying a house or flat is not accessible to a lot of people.
More and more people are opting for loft living – this is perfect if you are living solo or with a partner since you can reap the benefits of being in an incredible location and having enough space to live comfortably. Loft living is super cosy and you can make them look amazing if you put a little bit of effort into the decor and are strategic. For some key decor tips, keep reading!
Maximise Your Storage Space
Step one for loft living is to maximize your storage space so that you can fit everything in. When decorating, think realistically – do all of your belongings need to be put on display, or will this simply create clutter? For those items which you are happy to pack away, you should think about using Safestore’s self-storage units.
Take a look at their website to see Safestore’s London locations and you can start planning what you will keep and what you will store. This is a great way to keep items that you don’t want to get rid of but don’t have enough room to keep in your living space permanently. This is also a super simple process and simply involves deciding what to store, cleaning your furniture, and arranging transportation.
Think Carefully About the Style
The kind of interior decorations you decide to opt for will have huge effects on what your loft ends up looking like. It is really easy for your loft to feel small and cramped if not decorated strategically, which is why you need to think carefully before beginning the process.
Firstly, wall colour is an important thing to consider. It is always a good idea to try and go for light colours – ideally white if you want to make the rooms look bigger. This creates the illusion of a more spacious room since fewer shadows are created, therefore making it feel less cramped.
Another smart thing to do is to go for a minimalist theme, with not too much decoration. This can also look really classy and artsy, so you don’t have to think of it as simply being dull and uninspired. The addition of mirrors to a room can add to the illusion of a larger space since it creates more sense of dimension.
Choose Furniture Strategically
The furniture you choose will alter the feel of the room entirely. It is smart to get furniture that can double up, e.g., choosing a sofa that extends out into a sofa bed. This can then be used for when guests come to stay and will prevent the need to buy an additional bed. Low down furniture can also help increase the sense of space, since the distance between this and the ceiling will be increased, making the room appear taller.
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When living in a loft, you can really transform the space into a chic looking one through your choices of furniture and storage. It really is as simple as being wise with the choices you make. It then won’t feel any different from living in a regular flat. Being at the top of a building also will bring the benefit of being high up, so the good views are another plus!
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