A loft with tall ceilings can feel cold after dark. Terracotta Loft was shaped to stay warm in the evening and cool in the afternoon.

The brief

The owner wanted a loft that felt like a home rather than a studio, with soft colour, low light and room for a growing book collection.

What we changed

Clay-toned limewash covers the walls, and low pendant lights draw the eye down to the table. A raised sleeping platform keeps the bed apart without adding a wall.

Shelving runs the length of the long wall, sized for books and ceramics.

The result

The loft holds its warmth after sunset. The height still feels open, but each zone now feels held.