A loft apartment is a home that has no internal barriers and one big open space. There are no separate rooms other than the bathroom which is always on its own. In the most populated areas loft apartments are very spacious, usually extending 1,000 square feet.

The name loft can also refer to raise loft sleeping platforms that are sometimes placed in lofts with high ceilings to increase the footprint by utilising vertical space. These platforms are accessible by ladder or open staircase. Some of the least energy-efficient areas of the house can be the loft. Due to lack of protection, almost 25% of the heat produced in the homes will go through the roof.

The disadvantage of lofts over apartments is that sometimes are much larger. There is usually less storage space in lofts. Because of its accessibility people who live or work, there may have less privacy. Due to their bigger size and potentially higher maintenance costs connected with heating and cooling lofts may be more expensive than apartments.

Today cities everywhere around the country and the world may be located with loft apartments. Living in a loft apartment has contributed to the massive popularity of stylized industrial architecture and interior design which has spread to suburban and even rural areas. These areas are home to a variety of residential, office, or co-working spaces as well as hotels, restaurants, cafes, and retail stores. Some lofts create static for sleeping, relaxing, or working in able to take advantage of the loft space and high ceilings.

PROS

• Most loft flats are now industrial buildings that were converted into homes. Lofts are full of industrial-style features like high ceilings and pipes on the ceiling and natural brick walls. 
• A large amount of sunlight light that comes in through the windows every day is a big advantage of loft living. When lofts are usually mentioned in old factories or warehouses, they commonly have extra-high ceilings and lovely floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the room with light.
• Lofts usually contain one vast open space whereas apartments and flats are limited by the planned area designs. You may choose which portions of your home become the centre point by dividing lofts into open-concept rooms with furniture and partitions.

CONS

• The utilities that come with such a huge, open space, such as heating and air conditioning must be paid for as loft apartments are big and open. You’ll definitely use the heat or air conditioner on a regular basis because the large windows and old brick walls are not great barriers.
• You will need to build your own storage area with drawers, trunks, or storage furniture because many lofts lack constructed storage areas like closets. So, keep the room looking neat and open some loft residents choose to rent an exterior storage container which can get costly with time.
• A loft needs to be kept very clean and ordered therefore if you are a disorganised person this will be an issue. You cannot just clean the space where guests will be present. Your visitors will be able to view everything in a loft. Therefore before moving to a loft you should consider the issue of cleaning.
• The main room in a loft apartment is like a separate office unit. You will need to build your own walls using room dividers, curtains or bookshelf if you want separate living spaces.
• It is a challenging part of apartment living. There are no barriers thus sound is difficult to hide. It used to be a visible advantage but is now a disadvantage because of the noise. It not referring about the noise that neighbours make during talks, music, or TV. You also must consider how the kitchen’s appliances vibrate.
• When the bathroom is separated from the rest of the loft bad odours should not be an issue inside. The smells coming from the kitchen will be the main major area of concern. You will need to invest in a good extraction fan for your kitchen to prevent these smells from entering into the loft.