A dreamy loft in Amsterdam is nothing short of sugary sweet. Photo: UXUS
There is little in life sweeter than sugar, unless of course it's a sugar warehouse transformed into a lush, Amsterdam loft.
Re-designed by the owners of
Uxus Design (and the loft's homeowners, nonetheless!) George Gottl and Oliver Michell, this 18th century warehouse boasts a modern layout and soft textures -- all in keeping with the original wooden interior of the original building.
Wooden interiors keep the space soft and sweet. Photo: UXUS
Originally built in 1763, the abandoned warehouse remained in a neglected state for nearly 250 years before Gottl and Michell decided to transform it into a chic and cozy space.
Italian linens make for a hideaway bedroom fit for a king. Photo: UXUS
Cozy, indeed. In fact, the pair looked to Italy for textile inspiration throughout the loft. Gottl notes, "In keeping the original open-plan layout, we created a series of dramatic curtain walls that could be opened and closed according to the needs of use. Made of luxurious Italian linen, the curtain walls are opaque when lit from the front yet transparent from behind. At night, the space becomes a series of glowing tents, creating the effect of a surreal interior landscape."
An antique scissor lift? Yes, please! Photo: UXUS
Naturally, the exterior landscape is no less surreal than the interior. The loft boasts a panoramic view overlooking the Jordaan district and Bloemgracht canal in Amsterdam. And although the canal is quite lovely, I'm too busy staring at Gotti and Michell's gorgeous prop styling to notice. With a mix of antiques and modern decor, the furnishings have a gothic, cinematic feel. I especially love the antique scissor lift cart and am currently on the hunt for a similar piece, complete with the marble statue, of course!
Can you spot the master closet? Photo: UXUS
Glancing at the space, you'd think the decor is all form and no function, yet peeking at the genius master closet solution, it's clear Gottl and Michell know a thing or two about smart storage.
What do you think? Could you live in an abandoned sugar warehouse? Sure beats the sugar shack I visited as a child!
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Reader comments (Page 1 of 1)
Love these wood beams!
ReplyWhile this isn`t quite the decorating approach I would take (but incredibly nice), I have often entertained the thought of renovating a warehouse / retail space into a home. With the glut of empty retail and commercial property out there right now, a large amount of open space can be had dirt-cheap. Industrial-grade plumbing, wiring, HVAC, etc. already in place. Plenty of parking area. Variable ceiling height from room - to -room. A custom home could be had relatively cheap. And I`m talking indoor basketball or tennis court, 4000 sqft playroom for children - whatever you could dream up. Seal off whatever space isn`t being used and turn off power / hvac. Figure out your paved area outside - keep enough for parking and oh, say, a go cart track, and dig up the rest and plant a lawn. Sure it would look odd on the outside, but inside would be indistinguishable from a traditional home - other than being freaking huge.
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