| Have you ever dreamed of living in a trendy, unique | | | | Toronto lofts have contributed greatly to the |
| yet contemporary environment? If so, a Toronto loft is | | | | revitalization of older, sometimes seedier areas within |
| just the place for you. Typically converted from space | | | | their urban environment. The refurbished factories and |
| within older buildings such as factory warehouses and | | | | warehouses tend to consist of smaller, distinguished |
| churches, Toronto lofts take full advantage of | | | | units designed to complement the exposed beams, |
| architectural features such as full length (sometimes | | | | bricks, vaulted ceilings, polished cement floors and |
| stained-glass) windows, high ceilings and exposed | | | | other intrinsic features of the pre-existing buildings. |
| pipes and duct work. | | | | While many loft owners are content with converted |
| Although technically a Toronto loft is defined as a | | | | condominiums that feature synchronicity with existing |
| commercial space which has been converted for | | | | architecture, Toronto lofts have migrated to |
| residential occupation - and is usually constructed within | | | | conversions that combine vintage style with up to the |
| old factories, churches or other commercial spaces, | | | | minute designs and are loaded with state of the art |
| there are actually two definitions of Toronto lofts. Hard | | | | conveniences. Newly constructed 'lofts' have cropped |
| lofts are commonly referred to as residential space | | | | up in some of the finer areas of the city, which make |
| that has been constructed within older buildings that | | | | them a popular choice for the urbanite who |
| were previously used as factories, warehouses, school | | | | appreciates convenience and fine living. |
| and other commercial ventures; Soft lofts are new | | | | Although loft living is the norm in several larger urban |
| structures that have been deliberately designed to | | | | areas in the United States, converting a commercial |
| resemble the unique characteristics of renovated lofts | | | | space to a residential loft is a relatively new |
| by incorporating design features such as the high | | | | phenomenon in Toronto - albeit one that is taking the |
| ceilings, giant windows and open concept design of an | | | | city by storm. As with any other real estate venture, |
| authentic Toronto lofts. | | | | when selecting a Toronto loft the most important |
| Converted into open concept condominiums, Toronto | | | | consideration should be location, location, location. Many |
| lofts defy conventional real estate traditions. Lending | | | | newer loft condos are close to all the most desired |
| themselves to imaginative and innovative decorating | | | | amenities and provide a safe and secure environment |
| concepts, Toronto lofts promote free reign for | | | | for residents and businesses alike. |
| contemporary, cutting edge interior design. | | | | Toronto lofts provide an inspiring, one of a kind living |
| Exposed interior brick walls and cement floors are | | | | space. As an added bonus most Toronto loft |
| cleverly enhanced with a modern, contemporary look | | | | developments tend to be erected or converted in |
| that is much sought after by young, upwardly mobile | | | | areas that lend themselves to great investment |
| professionals and retirees alike. | | | | opportunities and increased property values. |