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54 Lofty Loft Room Designs

A photo collage of different types of lofty loft room designs.

I absolutely love loft rooms even if they aren’t as practical as rooms that are enclosed. Take the above image for example, by using the loft design for more floor space (i.e. second floor) it retains the openness of the entire space for both the lower and upper levels. However, the downside to loft rooms is they lack the privacy that enclosed second-floor rooms have.

Log homes and A-frame homes are renowned for loft spaces because of the tall ceilings. Whether small or large, they create additional rooms (often bedrooms) while retaining the openness throughout the home.

But as you’ll see in our extensive loft room gallery below, many styles of homes incorporate lofts, upper-level walkways, mezzanines, and interior balconies because they look great while offering some additional functional space.

Common uses for loft spaces include bedrooms, offices, libraries, and reading/TV rooms. In other words, loft space is used for “additional” or optional space as opposed to main rooms such as kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms (although in some cases, especially with apartments, the loft is the sole bedroom in the home).

One issue all loft designs wrestle with is accesses. Some homes use a ladder, which isn’t the easiest to use. Some homes use a spiral staircase, which reduces the amount of space it takes up, but is easier to go up than a ladder. And then some homes use a typical staircase, which is the easiest to navigate but takes up more space. Our gallery features lofts with all forms of access.

There’s something fun and whimsical about loft rooms… after all, kids love them (we feature some great loft-style bunk beds kids love at the bottom of this gallery) for this reason and so it’s fun to be playful with interior design and creating a loft does just that.

It really doesn't get more open concept than this home. The dramatically tall ceiling makes it easy to create a sizable loft space that barely seems to encroach the rest of the room. Below is an image depicting the staircase behind the kitchen to the loft.

It really doesn’t get a more open concept than this home. The dramatically tall ceiling makes it easy to create a sizable loft space that barely seems to encroach on the rest of the room. Below is an image depicting the staircase behind the kitchen to the loft.

Staircase to the loft

Staircase the loft featured in the first two images above.

Massive living room and library combination where the library is situated on the main floor and the loft space. Circular stairs take you to the upper library that overlooks the living room. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Loft sitting room with skylight

Loft sitting room with skylight

The above 2 images depict a home with a walkway leading to a loft sitting room. The loft space is fenced in with a glass railing which provides unobstructed views of the main floor.

Here's a large living space with a fun loft. It's big enough to work well as an office, but not so big that it encroaches on the room

Here’s a large living space with a fun loft. It’s big enough to work well as an office, but not so big that it encroaches on the room. In fact, the loft design enhances the overall design of the room. The spiral staircase reduces the amount of square footage required for access to the loft. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Apartment with loft

Loft creating two bedrooms

The above 2 images depict an apartment with a loft system creating 2 bedrooms. It’s an efficient use of space in small homes/apartments. Fortunately, the ceilings are elevated so that each bedroom’s height is respectable.

A gargantuan open living space with open walkway contributing dividing the space between living room and dining room

A gargantuan open living space with an open walkway contributes to dividing the space between the living room and dining room. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

This home uses a loft to create two bedrooms. It's possible because of the cathedral ceiling

This home uses a loft to create two bedrooms. It’s possible because of the cathedral ceiling. The simple stairway leads the way.

The sloped ceiling in this home makes it possible for a large upper level where the hallway overlooks the main floor

The sloped ceiling in this home makes it possible for a large upper level where the hallway overlooks the main floor. This is a common design for homes with sloped ceilings and works well because part of the living space enjoys great height, yet the home’s usable square footage is increased with a partial upper level. Source: Zillow DigsTM.
Here's an interesting hanging loft

Here’s an interesting hanging loft. The glass floor helps retain the openness of the space. While not a large loft area, it does provide for a home office.

Bookshelves are a spectacular way to decorate a home. This home takes bookshelves literally to the next level in the living room by creating a library loft within the living room

Bookshelves are a spectacular way to decorate a home. This home takes bookshelves literally to the next level in the living room by creating a library loft within the living room. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Loft space for upper level sitting room.

Loft space for upper-level sitting room.

Intricate loft system where the loft space sits like a tray straddling two rooms on the main floor

Intricate loft system where the loft space sits like a tray straddling two rooms on the main floor. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Home with loft walkway

Good loft design in how it's curved to parallel the contour of the home's outer wall

Good loft design in how it’s curved to parallel the contour of the home’s outer wall. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

View of loft space from the main floor. The loft area over looks the backyard with swimming pool

 View of loft space from the main floor. The loft area overlooks the backyard with a swimming pool. Going with a loft/walkway provides the main floor with a more open design.

 Modern home with loft overlooking the living room.

 Modern home with loft overlooking the living room.

Loft used for sitting/living room space above the foyer and kitchen.

Loft used for sitting/living room space above the foyer and kitchen.

 The living room is like an atrium where to one side spiral staircase rises two stories, each upper level being a loft space overlooking the living room

Interesting double loft. The living room is like an atrium where on one side spiral staircase rises two stories, each upper level being a loft space overlooking the living room. Source: Zillow DigsTM. Be sure and check out our special feature on sectionals for even more fabulous furniture ideas.

A wrap-around upper level overlooking the home's great room.

A wrap-around upper level overlooking the home’s great room.

Upper level open walkway overlooks the living room.

An upper-level open walkway overlooks the living room.

Loft used for home office accessed via wood stairs from the living room

The loft used for the home office is accessed via wood stairs from the living room. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Concrete home with loft room above the kitchen overlooking the living room.

Concrete home with loft room above the kitchen overlooking the living room.

Contemporary home with loft room above the kitchen overlooking the living room

Contemporary home with a loft room above the kitchen overlooking the living room. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

 The massive log home above features a large, but unobtrusive loft room

Here’s the first log home loft image in our gallery. Log homes are renowned for loft spaces. The massive log home above features a large, but unobtrusive loft room. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Large log home with loft bedroom

The above image and the two below feature a large log home with a loft bedroom.

Large log home with loft bedroom

Loft bedroom that actually has a good amount of privacy in log home

Loft bedroom that actually has a good amount of privacy in the log home.

Loft room in large open log home above the kitchen

Loft room in large open log home above the kitchen. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Loft in large log home

This large log home has several rooms in the loft space

This large log home has several rooms in the loft space. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Wood home with loft on one end

View of the main floor from the loft room.

View of the main floor from the loft room.

Grand salon with loft room on one end

Grand salon with a loft room on one end. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Open space home with loft on one end

Loft bedroom accessible via ladde

Loft bedroom accessible via a ladder. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Staircase to loft room.

For a small loft space, this home uses a large staircase.

For a small loft space, this home uses a large staircase. It’s an example where a spiral staircase or placing the stairs against the wall may have been a better use of space. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Apartment with steel loft

Apartment with steel loft

The above 2 images depict a metal loft system built within an apartment.

Interesting loft room placed above the in-home mini-bar

An interesting loft room is placed above the in-home mini-bar. This living area has a spectacular stone fireplace. I think the design of the bar is more unusual than the loft itself. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

View of loft space and main floor from the staircase.

View of loft space and main floor from the staircase.

Modern home with library loft looking out a two story window.

Modern home with library loft looking out a two-story window. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

This office appears to have been carved out of the home.

This office appears to have been carved out of the home. It’s private yet enjoys an open design. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Modern home with a loft

Home has upper walkway and loft space wrapping around the outside of the main floor

The home has an upper walkway and loft space wrapping around the outside of the main floor. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Loft home office space

Small upper level library overlooking the living room.

Small upper-level library overlooking the living room. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

 Interior Balconies Overlooking Living Rooms

Upper level expanded landing with room for a sitting area.

Upper level expanded landing with room for a sitting area.

Upper level room with view of the foyer

Upper-level room with a view of the foyer. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Upper level room above the kitchen overlooks the large living room.

The upper-level room above the kitchen overlooks the large living room.

Spiral staircase to loft room

More Bedroom Lofts

Bedroom and bathroom in loft space.

Bedroom and bathroom in loft space. Attic spaces can also be utilized as a great bedroom or bathroom spaces.

Loft inside the bedroom which is used for a massive closet accessible via spiral staircase

Loft inside the bedroom which is used for a massive closet accessible via a spiral staircase. Source: Zillow DigsTM.


Small bedroom/sitting room in loft space overlooking the main floor.

Small bedroom/sitting room in loft space overlooking the main floor.

Loft space within the bedroom creating a small home office

Loft space within the bedroom creates a small home office. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Tiny home with loft bedroom accessible via ladder.

A tiny home with a loft bedroom accessible via a ladder.

Loft room over the bed in a bedroom making the loft appear like a bed canopy.

A loft room over the bed in a bedroom makes the loft appear like a bed canopy. Source: Zillow DigsTM.

Tiny apartment with glassed-in loft above the kitchen and entry hall.

Tiny apartment with a glassed-in loft above the kitchen and entry hall.

Bunk Bed Loft Systems for Kids Available at Amazon

Kid's bunk bed/loft system with desk and dresser drawers under the bed

Kid’s bunk bed/loft system with desk and dresser drawers under the bed. Fun and functional. Learn More.

Children's office under bed in bunk bed/loft system

Children’s office under the bed in bunk bed/loft system. Learn More.