What's
in Loft - by Linda Wheeler
The verdict on 'Loft Living' in the city being the hottest thing out there, has been out
for quite sometime. But in my interaction with several of our clients interested in this
style of residence, not many of them understand that there are two types of lofts. There
are both Soft and Hard Lofts and I have decided to write this article to make it a little
clearer to understand the differences between the two types.
The Hard Loft - Hard lofts are what one would usually imagine when
thinking about lofts. These spaces are usually located in old buildings that began their
lives as warehouses, factories, refineries and other industrial uses. Hard lofts feature
lots of exposed brickwork with concrete floors and huge windows. Typically there are no
room dividers as the entire loft is simply one big open space. Sometimes there is an upper
level or mezzanine that overlooks the lower floor. Other aspects that are usually found in
lofts include exposed pipes & duct work. Rarely will you be able to find a Hard loft
with any private outdoor spaces or balconies. |
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Soft Loft
- The Soft loft is a relatively new concept that features some of the distinctive assets
of lofts in combination with more modern apartment style building practices. Soft lofts
typically have defined rooms, hardwood flooring and less brick. in many soft lofts brick
is utilized as a decorative feature and not the basic building material.
Finding a loft in Toronto has become quite the simple task, with pockets of the city being
transformed from once factory and warehouse districts. However the overwhelming popularity
of 'Loft Living' has ensured that the demand for units have made prices soar even more so
than the high rise condo market in some areas. With lofts ranging in price anywhere from
the high $200,000's to over $1 million and higher there is assuredly a fantastic and
beautiful loft out there that suits your lifestyle and your wallet.
For a list of both Hard Lofts and Soft Lofts in the GTA, feel free to contact me through simplycondos.com |
