As one of the best cities to live in, it’s safe to say the Big Apple boasts the most personality-filled apartments in the world. What makes their apartments so characterful and outstanding that we think an interior style should solely be dedicated to them? These local loft-inspired HDB and condominium dwellings hold the answer.
Key Feature #1: Brick Walls
Parburry Avenue by Prozfile Pte Ltd
A rugged patchwork of exposed red bricks and concrete takes centrestage in this apartment. It definitely looks like the quintessential American loft home where you can imagine seeing the Empire State building right outside the window. To balance these heavy textures, the designers clad the other wall with Craftstone panels in a white brick design for more breathing room.
Key Feature #2: Open-Plan Concept
4-room HDB flat @ Marina Crescent by Yujia Interior Design Pte Ltd
With sky-high property prices, renting or buying a large apartment in NYC is a far-flung dream for most New Yorkers. That’s why they make the most of the space by having minimal walls. This 4-room flat has the same idea by integrating its living and dining zones and having a semi-open concept kitchen. The room-widening effect is made even more apparent with the clean-cut neutral colour scheme.
Key Feature #3: Soaring Ceilings
SOHO @ Southbank by Ace Space Design Pte Ltd
While New York apartments are limited in floor area, they do fare better in ceiling height; thereby earning the “loft” moniker. Vertical space or wall space is just as good as floor space. This apartment maximises its tall ceiling height with a mezzanine level for the sleeping quarters and doubles the unit’s square footage. On an end note, if you don’t have much ceiling height to work with, it’s best to not install any false ceilings to maintain the visual height of your home.
Key Feature #4: Raw Surfaces
4-room HDB flat @ Anchorvale Crescent by DB Studio Pte Ltd
Bare concrete walls are the true hallmarks of a bona fide NYC loft. It has since journeyed over to our sunny island as an enduring surfacing trend and this HDB flat embodies the cement screed treatment with perfection. These raw-looking surfaces are tempered by the bold tile patterns to good effect in this home.
Key Feature 5: Eclectic Touches
4-room HDB flat @ Hougang by Hue Concept Interior Design Pte Ltd
Call it the junk shop look or thrift store style, the true essence of an NYC loft lies in its quirky décor accents. A collection of vintage treasures and graphic prints peps up the neutral backdrop of this warm and light-filled living space. For a strong visual impact, a cluster of hanging pendant lights and exposed wiring outline the ceiling with more design definition. It’s all about adding colours, textures and prints that are true to your own unique personality.
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