#loft nyc

It’s so frustrating when I glimpse a home that I want to see more of and can’t find. Well, I discovered that 8 times out of 10, it’s posted on Airbnb. I also read that travelers are going back to hotels, b/c Airbnb is getting ridiculously expensive and owners are leaving notes of instructions, like “start the laundry & take out the trash,” even though they paid a cleaner’s fee. 

Anyway, I wanted to see more of Lucas’s funky New York City loft with all the colorful art, and guess where I found it-  yes, available to rent on Airbnb. 

I like the way he layers some of the art, rather than puts it up on the wall.

Even though it’s a true artist’s loft, Lucas says he painted all the art right in the kitchen. 

He has some cool collections, too. Look, he even has Jeannie’s bottle.

The kitchen is pretty roomy and light, so I guess it would be a good place to paint.

This is beautiful. I’m sure that this 2 bd. loft doesn’t come cheap. 

The guest bd. is quite a large space, also. 

Cute small bth. 

What a great neighborhood. I can only dream of renting a place like this. I couldn’t even afford the Airbnb price of $675 per night.

Actor B.D. Wong collects chiming clocks, vintage grease cans and old sewing drawers, among other things. This shelving unit was designed for him, and built  from repurposed wood and his collection of sewing drawers and old yardsticks.

When he bought this fabulous loft, that he filled with his eclectic collections, its barrel-vaulted brick ceiling was covered in plaster. And, the apartment had previously been a sweat shop, a Yiddish theater and a porn theater. Plus, the former owner had given it his own particular stamp, with silk wallpaper and silver paint. Wong has since sold the loft. Why do these wealthy people buy and fix up these fabulous places, then sell them?

One of the most magical things in New York City is the surprise you can find when looking for an apt. Take this loft apt. in Manhattan’s East Village. This is the entrance. Doesn’t look like much, and there’s a graffitied industrial door out front.

But, look at what’s inside.

Love this uniquely fabulous loft in Brooklyn, New York, that the owner calls “The Bird’s Nest.” It’s full of unusual vintage finds and 3 fabulous fish tanks.

The apt. enters directly into the living room. You can see the large fish tank on the right.

There are 2 bedrooms, but the master is actually a raised platform in the living room area. Looks like it’s on a stage, doesn’t it? There’s lots of storage underneath, and room for a huge armoire.

The view of the living room from the bed.

In this pass-thru is a fish tank. What a lovely sunny little area.

Room for a storage/display piece.

One thing about lofts- if they have big factory windows, they get tons of light.

If you can get your hands on an old accordion, cheaply, go for it.

On the other side of the fish tank is a compact kitchen- a cart was made from copper pipes and copper sheets form a backsplash. 

The saltwater fish tank is a stunning piece. 

The bedroom is used as a guest room. 

Nice bathroom with a smaller tank. 

This cool shelf is a DIY that was made with copper pipes and wood. 

Graffiti in the neighborhood. 

When I first saw this home, I thought that it was in Spain, but it’s actually a loft in the TriBeCa section of New York City. It’s colorful and very unique.

What a beautiful, bright, loft  in the Williamsburg section of New York City.

The living room area is so cute, and has double doors that let in fresh air, even though it doesn’t have a terrace.

The kitchen is a professional cook’s setup. Love the little vintage car under the island.

The master bedroom is large enough to have a sitting area. 

It even has a kitchenette.

The 2nd bedroom is a guest room.

Lovely modern bath. 

Creative New York City loft, incorporating art and mid-century modern. 

Bright blue velvet seating. 

Here’s creativity- colorful, assorted drawers tied together. 

More art and funky retro furnishings. 

The kitchen island is a work of art in itself and the perfect to display more art.

This 19th century former power station in SoHo, New York City, has been transformed into the most luxurious loft. 

There’s a gorgeous marble fireplace in the sitting room that also converts to a movie room.

A spacious kitchen is off the living room.

Beautiful dining room.

Amazing library/home office.

This sitting room has a full view of the deck. 

The music room has a starry night sky painted on one wall. 

This room also has a starry wall.

Master bedroom.

Cozy tub.

View of the city streets from the fabulous windows.

There’s also an indoor pool that you can see from the library.

You can watch the people in the pool from this room.

And, the pool has portholes to see into other rooms. 

Wonderful rooftop deck.