INDUSTRIAL LOFT
BREIF
Our client reached out to us with the following scope:
New kitchen
New main bathroom
New en suite bathroom
Updating of all floors
Updating of all internal doors
Clever storage solutions for the 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Painting /decorating of walls throughout
Updating of external windows
Updating of external balcony area off the upstairs room
INITIAL DISCUSSIONS
After having our first meeting with our client on site, he expressed that he wanted to have a modern, industrial flat, with black matte finishes. He advised us that although he wanted a NYC loft feel for the flat, it was essential to have lots of light coming in the apartment.
We agreed that the best approach would be to take out our design package for the key rooms of the apartment and an additional lighting design for the main areas: - master bedroom, dining room and kitchen to achieve maximum results.
The client purchased our full design package for the kitchen, master bedroom, main bathroom and en-suite shower, as well as our lighting design for the main rooms, and our design consulting package for the other areas, so everything would match.
HOW WE ACHIEVED IT
Our first step was to join both our designers and clients' ideas together in concept boards. A Pinterest board was then designed for each room so the designer could understand the style they were looking to achieve for each space, along with the designers own ideas.
The designs were then brought to life as specified, applying high quality finishes by one of Akiva's approved contractors and using our design consultation/management service through the entire project.
We are so pleased that our client is elated with the new look.
The Industrial Interior Design Loft by Studio Akiva is a bold yet refined interpretation of warehouse-style living, where raw architectural elements are carefully balanced with contemporary comfort. Set within a classic London loft setting, the project embraces the honesty of industrial design while introducing a more considered, liveable aesthetic suited to modern urban life.
At the heart of the scheme is a celebration of structure and materiality. Exposed brickwork, steel accents, and robust architectural lines form the backbone of the design, grounding the space in its industrial origins. These elements are not concealed but elevated—allowed to define the character of the home while creating a strong visual framework.
To counterbalance this, the design introduces warmth through a layered material palette. Timber tones, soft furnishings, and subtle textural contrasts soften the harder architectural features, ensuring the space feels inviting rather than austere. This interplay between raw and refined is central to the project’s success, creating a home that feels both authentic and comfortable.
The layout is open and fluid, typical of loft living, but carefully structured to maintain clarity and purpose. Each zone, living, dining, and kitchen, is defined through furniture placement and lighting rather than physical divisions, preserving the sense of volume while enhancing usability. This approach reflects a broader industrial design principle, where spatial openness is paired with functional zoning to support everyday living.
Lighting plays a key role in shaping the atmosphere. Industrial-style fixtures introduce a sculptural quality, while softer ambient lighting adds depth and warmth, particularly in the evening. The result is a layered environment that evolves throughout the day, shifting from bright and functional to intimate and atmospheric.
Overall, the Industrial Interior Design Loft is a confident expression of modern industrial living. It respects the building’s original character while refining it for contemporary use, demonstrating Studio Akiva’s ability to translate a strong architectural language into a space that feels cohesive, comfortable, and quietly sophisticated.