A loft is a living space typically situated inside a renovated industrial building. Lofts commonly feature an open floor plan with high ceilings, large windows, and concrete floors.

Loft apartments are apartments that are generally built from former industrial buildings. When industrial developments are developed into condominiums instead of apartments, they may be called loft condominiums.

A loft apartment is a type of apartment that has a small, open second floor overlooking an open-concept first floor. The ceilings are often very high, allowing for that second floor. Traditionally, lofts are often built into repurposed industrial buildings.

It's very similar to a studio apartment, as neither have a separate bedroom, but lofts tend to be much larger — 1,000-2,000 square feet, as opposed to a studio's average of 600 square feet. Lofts tend to have very high ceilings (about 10 feet) and tall windows.