Chaise Sofa Beds with an Urban Loft Twist
The urban loft look grew out of converted warehouses and mills, and it has found a natural home in British cities. A chaise sofa bed suits it well. Its generous footprint anchors a living zone in an open plan space, the chaise end gives a place to stretch out, and a hidden bed, often with storage beneath the chaise, makes overnight guests easy to accommodate. In this guide, we explain what defines the loft aesthetic, from exposed brick and black framed windows to concrete floors and visible pipework, and which upholstery suits it, including textured weaves, leather look finishes and earthy colours like rust and olive. We look at how to position a chaise sofa bed to define a zone, when a corner sofa might suit a larger space, and how metal, timber and raw materials complete the look. We also cover industrial lighting, softening hard surfaces with textiles and plants and creating loft character in a standard flat....
