Lofty Living Space

Before: Empty Space
As part of an effort to revitalize downtown Detroit, a historic 1927 warehouse was recently restored and converted into residential loft spaces for contemporary living. Meanwhile, Scott Damman, a single male who had been living in the suburbs, decided that the city life appealed to him more, so he set out to find a new home. He found his 6,000-square-foot loft and was thrilled with the spacious top-story unit. Damman immediately tore down several interior walls to take advantage of the 15-foot ceilings and large windows and decorated much of the space himself. A year later, however, he has about 1,000 square feet left in which he wants to create distinct areas for entertaining guests. He is hoping a designer can help him create an inviting space that blends with his existing contemporary style while still retaining the spaciousness of the loft.