Blog RSS Feed http://loftlifemag.com http://loftlifemag.com 11/19/08 [1] From the start of this season's Top Design, one designer stuck out as the obvious front-runner to us. With stints at Alexandra Champalimaud & Associates and NathanEgan Interiors, New York-based designer Nathan Thomas displayed an approach to design that would enhance any loft. Following a well-deserved win on the Bravo series, he has now launched his own eponymous...]]> http://loftlifemag.com 11/20/08 In Chicago's Greektown neighborhood lives Swedish-born photographer Andreas Larsson, who moved to the US more than ten years ago to attend photography school in Miami. Since then, he's traveled internationally on assignment, but calls his loft in Chicago "home." Larsson has a low tolerance for clutter, preferring simple, stark minimalism. He draws inspiration from the "Danish Modern"...]]> http://loftlifemag.com 11/13/08
Thom Filicia has style—clearly. He was the “Design Doctor” on Bravo’s Emmy-winning Queer Eye for five years and the spokesman for Pier 1 Imports; he now leads the Style network’s newest show, Dress My Nest, and the self-described “democratic design snob” is anything but snobbish in his newest book, Thom...]]> http://loftlifemag.com http://loftlifemag.com 11/6/08 Since their goal is to "make good design to as many people as possible," it's appropriate that the innovative, affordable, and quite funny Blu Dot wants to give you the time. Every minute of the day. Well designed, very cool, and completely for free. We must admit we have fallen in love with the Blu Dot Clock: "Taking the form of a one-inch square on your computer desktop, the...]]> http://loftlifemag.com 11/4/08 We are always on the look out for articles that promote, confirm, or recognize loft living as the trend we think it to be. So we were thrilled to see the following headline from this past weekend's edition of The New York Times Real Estate section: The Primal Loft....]]> http://loftlifemag.com 11/3/08 The celebration of our second issue continued on with Aqua, where LoftLife hosted a party on Friday, October 10th following the anniversary party with Space Modern (even more photos still to come!). Guests gathered on the roof and took in the view of midtown Atlanta while sipping on cocktails from Partida Tequila and the Taste Network, served by the Liquid Chefs. The building...]]> http://loftlifemag.com SQUEAKY GREEN This colorful, spiral bound book with tabbed sections and funny asides...]]> http://loftlifemag.com 10/31/08 LoftLife made the trip to a brand new design store, West + Green in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. For such a spacious store, West + Green has a warm sense and an inviting presence. We spoke with founder and designer John Krenek on his personal design aesthetic, his reasons for opening a store in Brooklyn, and his favorite pieces in the store. West...]]> http://loftlifemag.com 10/27/08 LoftLife partnered with DWR Atlanta for "Lofts Within Reach" to celebrate our Winter issue. Four panelists and a studio full of loft dwellers talked about the distinguishing characteristics of a loft and intown living. Speakers tackled the design challenges of open plan living, storage solutions and modern multi-use furniture. The event was both educational and entertaining....]]>