Painted floors in a sunny double height loft apartment

LOFT IN sOhO

Soho, NYC

The Greene Street Loft is situated in a classic SoHo loft building, and had not been renovated in over 40 years. Shapeless Studio was asked to completely reimagine the space and all the finishes. The client requested a primary bedroom with double-height ceilings, abundant storage space, and a secondary bedroom in the loft space above the kitchen and bathroom.

The double-height living space is the heart of the apartment, with a warm grey paint finish and natural wood and stone elements throughout. Every detail was considered to maintain the feel of the authentic New York artists' loft while providing modern amenities and convenient storage.

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Double height Soho Loft with cast iron column painted Benjamin Moore Pashmina
 

Original features, such as the exposed brick perimeter walls, were treated with a natural limewash to brighten the space while preserving their character. Exposed wooden structural elements, including heavy-duty lintels and central beams, were retained to maintain the authentic loft aesthetic. The original wide-plank cedar flooring, a remnant of the building’s warehouse past, was preserved and painted with durable marine-grade paint, adding a subtle sheen and continuity throughout the space.

 
Dunny double height loft with Noguchi light painted Benjamin Moore Pashmina
 
Benjamin Moore Pashmina
 
Spiral staircase in a double height loft apartment with interior windows
 
 

In the bathroom, dark burgundy Zellige tiles provide a rich, tactile flooring, while a lively marble vanity introduces a touch of color and pattern.​

 
Stone door surround jamb
 
Bathroom vanity with marble details and built in storage and zellige floor
 
 
Loft bedroom with exposed beams
 

Addressing the challenge of bringing natural light and ventilation into the lofted areas, custom oak windows and doors were designed to open and close as needed, complemented by linen drapery for privacy.

 
Loft kitchen in double height space with white painted floor
 
White painted floors in a sunny loft apartment
 

The kitchen, integrated beneath the loft, features cabinetry painted to match the walls and panel-ready appliances, allowing it to recede into the background. An oak island, situated between two cast iron columns, anchors the space and echoes the materiality of the custom loft windows above.

 
Double height loft apartment with 16' ceilings
 
 
A moody bedroom space
 
Built in millwork and neutral natural interiors