Loft-living has come to Houston, Texas. The open-living, airy apartments known as lofts are catching on in downtown Houston. Loft apartments are distinguished by their lack of dividing walls between living room, bedroom, and dining room. Of course, the bathroom is private. Because of their straight-forward design, a loft apartment often makes efficient use of little space, making the smallest square-footage seem like a grand hall. The all-in-one design makes the simplicity of loft-living perfect for young professionals, which is why these apartments are growing in popularity in the downtown sector around Memorial Heights and Houston Galleria.
"Lofts at the Ballpark" is an apartment complex that is the perfect example of what is known as the "soft-loft." A soft loft is different from a traditional, or "hard," loft as it includes a partial height partition sectioning the bedroom separate from the other rooms. The partition visibly separates the bed from the rest of the apartment, while still keeping the draftiness of the loft that makes it the comfortable dwelling that it is. This style of loft is perfect for an individual who is accustomed to living with division between their sleep environment and living area, as it offers all of the benefits of loft-living with a remembrance of classic division-style living.
As a contrast to "Lofts at the Ballpark," "Hogg Palace" is an apartment complex located downtown featuring only "hard lofts." Hard lofts are classic lofts as mentioned before - everything together. Some prefer the hard loft to the soft loft as your living space has maximum visibility, and minimum claustrophobia. If located in the right place, a hard loft can allow you to see the Houston sky-line from every point in your apartment, whether you're going to sleep, watching T.V., or eating dinner. Don't fret if you prefer the hard-loft but can only locate available soft-lofts. Most landlords will remove the partition with little fuss. The benefit to living in a hard loft is not only the best possible use of a small space, but it's also easier to move furniture, clean, host parties, and move around in general. If you are looking for a relaxed, easy style of living, the hard loft is for you.
With the loft increasing in popularity, some are even offered with the most modern of amenities, such as granite countertops, all stainless-steel appliances, and dual sinks. It is not uncommon to see loft apartments with hardwood floors and fine wood cabinets, either. Some even include swimming pools with cabanas, as well as Wi-Fi. If you are lucky enough to find one available, many loft-style apartments feature floor to ceiling panoramic windows, overlooking the breathtaking downtown sector of Houston.
These apartments are highly demanded, as many are so close to the hustle and bustle of downtown Houston, coupled with gorgeous views and modern amenities. A loft downtown means shorter travel times to entertainment, work, and social events. The modern interior and proximity to downtown also translates into a more comfortable work space that allows for less travel time between home and the office, in addition to a more rested mind after you reach your destination. If you desire one of these modern abodes, start looking as soon as you can. The loft-style of living is growing in popularity, and your dream loft could be unavailable.
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