| You might think that lofts are only a housing option in a | | | | case of a new loft or ones that have had a high level |
| big city, but in reality there is an increased demand for | | | | of finishing done, they appear to be high-ceilinged, |
| this trendy living space and they are becoming more | | | | open-concept condos. They can also be finished so |
| common as a result. Lofts are an attractive option for | | | | that the wiring and vents are left exposed as well as |
| anyone who isn't interested in the upkeep that is | | | | the brick or concrete walls are exposed, retaining the |
| entailed with a single-family dwelling but who want a | | | | loft feel. Lofts can also be "raw" or unrenovated |
| home with more character than a standard | | | | spaces that you can purchase for the purpose of |
| condominium usually offers. | | | | renovating yourself. These unfinished lofts may be |
| Lofts are usually renovated spaces in buildings built for | | | | completely amenity-free but can be a worthwhile |
| industrial purposes and tend to be located in urban | | | | purchase if you want full creative control over how |
| areas close to many amenities. Due to their humble | | | | your living space will look. |
| beginnings, they often have an open floor plan as well | | | | Lofts are sometimes zoned for the residents to both |
| as high ceilings. Depending on the age of the building | | | | live and work in their space. Some buildings even |
| that your prospective loft is built in and the original | | | | renovated with an eye towards artists using their lofts |
| purpose of the building it may also have the original | | | | as a studio as well as a living space. Many people who |
| wood floors still in place. | | | | work at home can benefit from having a loft home |
| Some lofts are designed as dual-level spaces to take | | | | zoned for work and living in as it provides a tax break |
| advantage of very high ceilings and some are single | | | | and negates the usual costs associated with |
| story. A single story loft might take up a large portion | | | | commuting. |
| of the floor that it is located on. One of the benefits of | | | | If you are looking for something a little out of the |
| lofts is that because they aren't situated in an | | | | ordinary for your living space then an interesting loft |
| apartment building with level on top of level of | | | | space might be just the thing. For best results, contact |
| occupants and apartment next to apartment, you will | | | | an agent in your area or in the area that you're looking |
| tend to have fewer neighbours and the building is often | | | | to move to who specializes in lofts so that you have |
| quieter as a result. | | | | an expert on your side. |
| Lofts come in a variety of levels of finishing. In the | | | | |
