The Loft

The Loft

This double-height loft apartment centers on a mezzanine library that overlooks an open living space below. Coral-red joinery frames floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and built-in storage, adding warmth and colour against exposed concrete columns and soft grey-blue walls. A wire-mesh balustrade encloses the upper study level, while a deep grey sectional sofa, travertine coffee table and lush greenery anchor the living area beneath. The result is a raw industrial shell softened with playful, considered detailing.

The apartment occupies a former industrial building, where the original concrete structure remains fully exposed. Rather than concealing these elements, the design foregrounds the columns and rough surfaces, letting them set the tone for the rest of the interior.

A custom-built coral shelving system runs across two levels, doubling as both a room divider and a display for books, records and personal objects. On the mezzanine, a mesh guardrail keeps the workspace open and airy without blocking the view down into the living room.

Downstairs, muted furnishings — a modular grey sofa, a sculptural wooden coffee table and a small red side table — sit on a textured area rug, offset by potted palms and framed artwork on the concrete wall.

Location
Amsterdam
Year
2025
Type
Apartment
Scope
Interior Design
Style
Eclectic
Photographer
Valentina Buonanno

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