How to design my loft?

Reader’s question

I am a huge fan of lofts and open spaces. I have a 20ft by 20ft loft with a self-leveling epoxy floor. On the left of the entrance there is a 7ft by 7ft bathroom. Could you help me with my space layout?

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You haven’t mentioned the loft height, so we consider the loft is 9ft high.
We propose is a typical one level loft layout.

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On the left side of the entry hall is the bathroom and on the opposite side is the sleeping area with a double bed. It is bordered by the wardrobes and a folding screen partition which separates it from the kitchen area.

The fully fitted open-kitchen is set on the right side. An island bench sits in the centre with stools on one side and a cabinet on the other.

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The living room area on the left corner has an L-shaped couch and stools around a coffee table, with the TV set wall mounted.

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