Designer's Notebook: Loft Living
Sheila Bridges: Designer Living : Episode FLSBD-209
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Sheila Bridges chats with New York City loft dwellers Malcolm and Andrea Holzman
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- The SoHo district of Manhattan gave birth to residential loft living in the late 1950s.
- To create instant rooms within a large area, use rugs and furnishings to define the space.
- Group furnishings to provide a sense of scale and intimacy.
- Use changes in floor elevation to help separate one room from another.
- Sliding door panels give the flexibility of an open space or cozy quarters.
- The translucency of glass creates a feeling of open space, while metal doors give an industrial look.
- For a simple, adaptable solution to large spaces, opt for a folding screen or fabric panels.
- Sheer muslin fabric allows light to flow through, giving a soft look to the space within.
- Strategic use of area rugs and upholstered furnishings can help control sound levels in spacious lofts.
- If there is a potential noise problem, acoustic insulation within floors or walls may be needed.
- You must comply with all local building codes if you want to make any structural changes to your loft.
Crazy for Corian
- Corian is a blend of natural minerals with acrylic resin. Developed by DuPont, it can be cut, routed, drilled, sculpted, bent or worked like fine wood.
- Corian is easy to care for. Soapy water or an ammonia-based cleaner is all that is necessary for day-to-day care.
Fab Finds
Resources
Malcolm & Andrea Holzman
Hardy Holzman Pfieffer Associates, LLP
New York City
212-677-6030
www.HHPA.com
Betty Wasserman Art and Interiors, Ltd.
212-352-8476
www.bettywasserman.com
Han Feng
212-695-9509
www.hanfeng.com
Frank Rosa
Rosa Home
Hudson, New York
518-822-8907
www.rosahome.com
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