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Entry to the loft was long and narrow. Floating shelves suspended on a shear wall become shallower as you enter the space, making this area showcasing art and design objects more inviting.

The living room houses the main television and is a juxtaposition of industrial and soft elements. The exposed ceiling, brick walls and concrete columns give way to a welcoming Jacobsen egg chair and Aarnio bubble chair. Color and form give this room a playful appeal.

Another view of the living room highlights mirrors on a metallic wall. Mirrors in loft dwellings give an expansive feel and bring reflections of distant windows into view.

The storage unit on the other side of the living room has been designed to accommodate clothing, art storage, kitchenwares and spare paint – things that aren’t regularly used are stored higher in the “closet” and are accessed by a library ladder when they are needed.

The other side of the custom storage system with visible library ladder.

The loft was designed with the idea of keeping most of its 3,100 square feet open. Color and texture help define different functional areas whilst furnishings like rugs anchor the dining room.

Dining room

The kitchen was designed with two curvilinear islands to accommodate multiple prep areas. Dark chocolate cabinetry adds warmth whilst modern concrete countertops play with the loft’s industrial roots. Professional appliances and a glass front refrigerator add to the luxurious yet mechanical elements in the kitchen.

The master bedroom and bathroom are “hidden” behind glass walls framed by curved, stainless clad frames. Privacy is experienced by drawing the soft, green velvet curtains. The sculptural bathtub has the feel of being open to the entirety of the loft when the curtains are open.

Pod shaped elements housing the shower and water closet give a modular feel to the bathroom.

The master bedroom is warm and inviting with lush colors and textures. A view of Los Angeles’s 4th street bridge can be seen beyond.

Charles Eames once said, “The details are not the details. They make the design.” Entrance to the water closet is seen from the master bedroom. Creating an unconventional handle from the letters “WC” and eliminating molding around the door allow the room to read more like a hidden architectural element.

Close up of the stainless steel kidney tile running behind a Karim Rashid designed bottle opener.

A Staub tea kettle sits upon the built-in cooktop and reflects the colors of the dining room wall and red glass pendant lights beyond.

Another view of the scarlet color scheme that creates such a cohesive feel in the space.