Loft-Schmoft, I Want My Sunken Sofa
By Christa TerryThis living room below is in a loft in a converted 19th-century chocolate factory in Moscow. How cool is that furniture set-up?
Now, industrial lofts are trendy, lofts are fun, but lofts are not for everyone. Specifically, they are not for those of us who haven’t cashed in on a local oil boom, made a ton of money in the stock market, or been blessed with rich, elderly relatives. A sunken sofa, however, could be doable, if The Beard agreed to let me burrow into the cozy finished basement that also serves as his office and studio.
September 17th, 2008 at 9:47 am
You know what this reminds me of? The Beatles’ house in Help. John had a sunken bed pit that I coveted as a child. I still think it’s a neat idea.
September 17th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Twistie: It takes me back to the sushi restaurants we’d frequent when I was a child — there’d always be a sunken bit with leg holes that were sunken even further. Mmm, now I want sushi!
September 18th, 2008 at 6:59 am
I like the very low railing around the pit. Perfect for tipsy guests to trip over. Acrobatic flips into the pit could be the distinguishing entertainment at this flat.
September 18th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Stosh2: I like the way you think. Why warn people about this particular feature when they can discover it for themselves!