Big City Digs: Inviting, Industrial Loft in Minneapolis
With polished cement ceilings and metallic light fixtures, this industrial loft in Minneapolis, Minn., is full of character. To ensure that the interior would feel warm and inviting, designer Mary Rossi balanced those raw materials with soft rugs and used low-level, contemporary furniture to create a clear line of sight to the windows.

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Teal Front Door Offers Cheery Welcome to Loft
A teal door and complementary area rug add inviting color to the transitional-style entrance of this loft. A structural lighting fixture above draws the eye while the wood slats on the barn door create a Union Jack, a nod to the owner's British heritage.
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Large Kitchen Island Has Open and Concealed Storage
The large island in this loft kitchen isn't only a place to eat, it offers valuable storage space. By removing doors and adding millwork, the island now has a mix of open and concealed storage. The island's black and white color scheme is nicely contrasted by the copper pendant lights above and the teal front door.
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Urban Loft Kitchen Features Industrial and Contemporary Style
Light maple cabinets and vertical batten board used for the backsplash add contemporary style to this urban loft kitchen. Industrial touches, including copper pendant lights and wood-and-metal barstools, add welcome contrast and texture to the neutral space.
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Neutral Loft Kitchen Has Industrial-Contemporary Style
An island lined with industrial-style barstools offers a casual dining option in this neutral loft kitchen. A pair of industrial-style copper pendant lights offer plenty of task lighting, while contemporary light-wood cabinets complement the dark island.
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Contemporary Neutral Living Room With City Views
Low horizontal furnishings not only create clean lines in this contemporary living room, they guarantee unobstructed city views out the French doors. The room's neutral palette gets a color infusion thanks to the large plant in the corner and some teal pillows on the couch.
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Neutral Contemporary Loft Living Room Layered With Textures
A white palette makes this loft living room feel larger than it is while placing the emphasis on the city views just outside. Teal pillows and a plant add fun color to the space, with linen curtains and a graphic-patterned rug also adding texture and interest.
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Metallic Accessories and Books Top Square Coffee Table
Gunmetal- and copper-colored accessories add texture and shine to this large square coffee table. The table rests atop a black-and-white graphic-patterned rug, which brings softness to the room.
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Black and Brushed-Brass Accents on Console Table Turned Bar
Black and brushed-brass accents create a striking tableau on this console table turned bar. The setup is perfect for entertaining, while keeping things organized and on display.
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Contemporary Master Bedroom Retreat Has Diagonal-Painted Accent Wall
This loft master bedroom has a contemporary style epitomized by the black canopy bed and diagonal-painted accent wall. Navy and white bedding, ottomans and an area rug complement the gray cement floor while adding soft texture to the space.
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Brushed Brass Task Lamp Above Master Bedroom Nightstand
Black and brass-colored accents add a dramatic element to this master bedroom nightstand. A brushed-brass task lamp on the wall above offers reading light while completing the room's contemporary style.
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Mary Rossi
Contemporary Black Guest Bathroom With Floating Shelves
Black is an unexpected palette in this contemporary guest bathroom. The dark walls are contrasted by a light wood vanity and wood floating shelves. Brass hardware adds a glam touch to the space.
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