Houzz Tour: A Philadelphia Loft is getting a colorful beauty

Houzz Tour: A Philadelphia Loft is getting a colorful beauty - So loft living has its head calculate a design scheme of these open spaces certainly presents challenges. When designer and blogger Naomi Stein of Design Manifest moved into his loft Philadelphia, she was immediately drawn to the design of industrial style and location near the historic district of Philadelphia.

Since the apartment loft had more corners in the open space, Stein worked his decorating scheme around several well decorated vignettes, divided according to their function. Color and ethnic touches were sparse space brighter, while the classical furniture and sleek look kept grounded.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Naomi Stein
Location Philadelphia, United States
Size 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
this is interesting this home is like most in this part of Philadelphia - large, old plants that have been converted into lofts.

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The Stein decorating scheme was inspired mainly by original architecture of his house. The high ceilings, walls of white brick and exposed iron beams begged for a visually interesting interior. "I wanted to keep it light, bright and modern but also bring in an interesting mix of furniture," says Stein.

Like all the loft - except for her room - is an open room, it was important for her to watch out for floor plans and arrange the furniture in a logical and comfortable way. "Even the best furniture will not look good if it is set wrong, she said. "I had my basement three ways before finding the best arrangement furniture.

Rug: Pottery Barn; coffee table: raw; wallpaper: Nina Campbell for Osborne and Little; Blue Mirror: Anthropology, painted

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Although this picture of the custom console has a renovated vintage-look to it, Stein actually made the room using two changing tables Ikea Rast and some beautiful wood. The result is an inexpensive piece of furniture with a very expensive look.

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The structure of the room presented several design challenges, mainly because the space is not only a simple square or rectangle. There are several difficult nooks and crannies, which led to a   of 15 wall sections. However, this has come to define certain areas in space, like the home office and the living room area. "I really approached each wall as a separate area, but obviously they all had to coordinate, said Stein. "It helped me to not have any dead corners or areas.

Couch Mitchell Gold Bob Williams Wooden side table: raw

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Stein herself a sale demon furniture auction considers and found many unique items while browsing these one-of-a-kind events. Craigslist, eBay and charity shops are other favorite accessories stops, then it is based on large chain of high street as Ikea to fill in pieces.
Pillows Carlos Santiago, Etsy

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Even if she wanted to keep the white walls and maintain the "high" space feel, punctuating with color and pattern was much his decorating scheme. "I have also given a good deal of rustic charm, gold and lacquer to add dimension to color. I guess the plan was to have you walk in and be overwhelmed by the beauty, "says Stein. "I wanted each region from perfect, but I did not want a particular item to pop out at you.

Bench Ballard Designs covered with Fiorentina tissue; art: vintage; pillows: the remains found in Material Culture

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[19459031piècesvintage] the dining chairs are renovated inspired by a favorite designer Stein, Mary McDonald. "It is a great mix of glam and chinoiserie, and I aspire to create similar areas to that, she said. A modern pendant light helps connect the dining area in open space, giving it a strong position in the loft.

Dining table: Docksta Ikea Table: raw; Pendant Structube

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blue and pink were always intended to be the main colors in the palette to space, but Stein was careful to balance these bright colors with neutrals to soften. The result is an eclectic and colorful space that feels coherent, but is not overwhelmingly. This home office, situated in one of the odd corners of the loft apartment, used this palette of colors with a shocking blue wall and an electric pink office.

mural: Brilliant Blue Olympic Pink office: West Elm , painted Very Berry Glidden wall shelf: eBay; Bedside tables: Rast, Ikea , painted

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Because the loft is composed of many different areas, Stein wanted each having its own focal point. One element in each zone was designated as the colored part or patterned, and the rest was a mix of wood, black, white and gold.

Bar basket: raw; art: Nicole Cohen

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space is a rental, so the kitchen came as he is. While Stein would replace the cabinets for something a little more her style, she was able to dress the space with a unique vintage art, a fun carpet and some nice houseplants.

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mixture models is harder than it looks, but the simple, open layout of the apartment loft Stein a little more freedom to create a textured look with layers of pillows, fabric, art and wallpaper. These models in layers add another level of dimension to a space that could otherwise feel flat.

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The doors the living room lead to the bedroom - the only closed-off space in the loft. Stein was able to alleviate the sensation of his loft in this room, because it is not connected to the main space. The overall style is the same, but it is a little more soothing. There is less of patterns and colors, but this eclectic piece still makes sense with the rest of the apartment.

Bed frame: Urban Outfitters Table lamp: Arteriors Home

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"I knew early on that I wanted to do, but also quite evolved along the way," says Stein, pictured here with her pug, Bailey. 'I love my white brick walls and really wanted my place to feel neutral, but neutral infused with bohemian glamor.

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