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FI and I are getting ready to move to a 550sq ft loft in 2 weeks. I love the space, but have no idea how to decorate it! The bedroom area is upstairs so we don't have to squeeze that into the decor. We need a living space, a work space & eating space. 

The loft is in a great location and we love the layout, but I've never lived in a big open space before and I'm completely intimidated on decorating it! Any bee's have decorating suggestions? Pictures of the lofts you live in? 

If you don't live in a loft/small space, what are your favorite furniture/storage combos?

ZOMG I love IKEA! All of our current furniture is from there =) I hope that it looks good in the new space since they are completely different styles. My concerns are that a) we won't have enough storage b)the space will look too empty c)the space will look too cramped because we have enough storage. 

Please help!

@ella, I'll try and find it! Thanks for the offer =)

I live in a 2 story loft, here's some pics of our layout (ours is 1200 sq ft, so we have more space to work with, but this should give you some idea)

in our entryway, door to the left, and spiral staircase leading up:

through our kitchen to the main living area:

Main living area looking back:

View from upstairs:

@Nexus, Thank you! Your layout looks similar to ours, just twice as big!

Where are all the NYC bee's? I know you have ideas =)

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