When you hear the word loft, perhaps you think of a cool industrial space or an old warehouse-turned-apartment with rustic wood beams, exposed brick walls, and tall windows. Because a loft is a large ...

A gallery wall of local art is showcased around the spiral staircase, which is topped with a baby-safe glass guardrail and gates. Designer Kelly Carlisle found the Kelly Wearstler chandelier at the ...

I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of decorating loft spaces. I start with the kitchen. It sits open to the living area, so everything is in plain view. And kitchens, large or small are people magnets.

Even though the 1,800-square-foot corner loft in a onetime industrial building had high ceilings and an abundance of windows, the layout — a remnant of the building’s conversion to condos a couple of ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...