Loft Apartments are Made from Historic Industrial Buildings

Loft apartments are special because they are built from renovated industrial buildings. They are often located in downtown urban areas in buildings with a great deal of old urban charm: exposed brick, beams, and piles, spacious floor plans, and huge banks of windows for natural light. They tend to be open and spacious and often have bedroom spaces located on an internal balcony instead of an isolated room - but not always.

These features are what make loft apartments such a great place to tell stories, from superheroes to urban romances. But they also make loft apartments charming homes with unique character of their own.

Features of Loft Apartments

Loft apartments typically have a combination of unique features that are inherited from the industrial buildings they were built from. Not all loft apartments have the same features, but they often have several of the following characteristics.

Open-Concept Apartments with Few Interior Walls

These apartments usually have few interior walls. They may have enclosed bedrooms or sleeping quarters may be designated based on a "loft" or internal balcony instead. Kitchens are built on one side of the loft space, and the rest of the room designs are left up to the resident given a spacious open floor plan.

Large Windows with High Ceilings

The industrial nature of the building leads to high windows that drench the apartment in natural light and provide a wonderful view of the city day and night. Loft apartments typically feature high ceilings and windows that stretch the full vertical distance, making the apartments feel even more vast than the floor plan suggests.

Exposed Brick, Pipes, and Support Beams

The urban charm of loft apartments is often found in the lingering industrial features of the original building. Exposed brick walls, industrial beams in the walls and ceiling, and visible pipes and ductwork are great examples that add character to a loft apartment and contribute to the style. Residents who like industrial design and a splash of historical context in their homes tend to love loft apartments for these features.

Elements of the Original Industrial Building

You may also notice other elements of the original industrial building. Each renovated loft apartment building is unique, depending on the features of the original construction. It allows loft apartments to stand out compared to the cookie-cutter style of most apartment buildings.

Modern Appliances

If recently upgraded, loft apartments typically include modern appliances and fixtures. Kitchen and bathroom installations often enhance the modern industrial chic feel and quality of life.

Unique Floorplans and Features

Loft apartments are the result of slicing up a historical industrial building into living spaces, so the floor plans tend to be unique. The original shape of the building determines the shape of the apartment rather than pre-planned floor plan options. The open plan and often two-level nature of loft apartments (including balconies and walkways) make these floorplans unusual and more enjoyable.

Urban Locations with High Value

Loft apartments are also more likely to be found in urban neighborhoods, downtown or industrial blocks where real estate is at a premium. The high ceilings, unique layouts, and high-density neighborhoods combine to make loft apartments more valuable, which means they cost a little more than your typical apartment. Most loft apartment residents find the price to balance the unique value, charm, and spaciousness of their homes.

Block 2 Lofts: Loft Apartments in Downtown Little Rock

If you are looking for a loft apartment in downtown Little Rock, AR, you'll find history, charm, and light-drenched spaces at Block 2 Lofts. Our apartment community occupies three historic industrial buildings sharing a block: the Beal-Burrow Dry Goods Building, the Wallace Building, and the Democrat Printing and Lithograph Building, located in Little Rock's River Market district. Each building has a unique style based on the original design. The lofts feature 9-16 foot ceilings, warehouse-style windows, and truly incredible views of the city.

No two loft apartments are exactly the same, and each one offers a unique charm rooted in the building's historical past. Discover the uplifting, spacious, and modern loft apartments in our downtown community. Contact us to learn more and find the perfect loft apartment for you.