Warm, Inviting Loft

A warehouse home without walls becomes a warm, inviting loft.

Design on a Dime : Episode DOD-1812 -- More Projects »
Arun Ponnusamy has a spacious downtown loft with amazing views. Unfortunately, an awkward sleeping area and exposed closet are hindering his ability to entertain. The Design on a Dime team handles these issues while increasing the warmth in this large, cold space and maintaining its polished industrial feel — all for under $1,000.
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Before: Too Much Openness
The Dilemma
Ponnusamy's beautiful arts district loft has a ton of character, but the awkward bedroom, bare windows and exposed closet need help. Creating a home without walls can be quite a challenge. How best to utilize a wide-open floor plan is a long-term project. While he has made some bold design decisions in the living and kitchen areas of the loft, the bedroom area poses a problem. Entertaining in a loft often means having private spaces in full view of guests.

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Resources
project materials
McMurray
702 N. Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
Phone: 818-841-1970

fabric
Michael Levine, Inc.
Website: www.mlfabric.com

fabric
Venise Fabrics
508 E. 9th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 213-622-7895

decorative project materials
Do-It-Center
Website: www.doitcenter.com

paint
Mark's Paint Store
Website: www.markspaint.com
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