What Is a Loft Townhouse

A loft apartment is a large, open space with very few (if any) interior walls. It’s very similar to a studio apartment, as neither have a separate bedroom, but lofts tend to be much larger — 1,000-2,000 square feet, as opposed to a studio’s average of 600 square feet.

What makes a house a loft?

Loft style homes maximize their space by eliminating the majority of interior walls and utilizing an open floor plan. Lofts are traditionally made from renovating old buildings, such as barns and warehouses, and are the homes of young professionals and singles.

Why do they call it a loft?

The word ‘loft’ is thought to derive from Old Norse word ‘lopt’, meaning the upper chamber, upper region or sky, similar to the Old High German word ‘luft’, meaning air.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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