i'm staring at that blue wall, wondering how i can re-create it ANYWHERE In my house. absolutely gorgeous!!

Love everything about this place - Kudos!

(Yes, we know it's been staged)

in love with your chaise and the wooden table directly behind it. wonderful.

I'd love to see a detailed DIY post about those burlap curtains!

cool place!

love it!

Burlap curtains are an amazing idea. This post just saved me about $500 on the fabric I was going to buy! Thanks!

thanks everyone! just a warning about the burlap...it's a bit messy to work with and can be a pain while sewing but it definitely saved me over a thousand dollars on custom draperies.
...and bepsf i did stage the counter with cherries and eric made the fake grocery list for the day, but i wasn't trying to fool anyone! and thanks for the kudos!

I have attended many cocktail and dinner parties at this fresh, modern, and warm loft. It truly always is visually and aesthetically pleasing. A modern concerte masterpiece with a warm southern charm. Bravo, my friend. What a delicious article.

Great place and great tour! The accent walls are amazing in colour and provide the perfect backdrop for the gold frames (new appreciation for gold frames here). I love how the artwork wanders down towards the floor...the mirrors, the robot, the numbers, the awesome DIY burlap curtains - I love it all! Just hoping that is the last cardboard antler head I see this week.

Congrats on your new chaise and dining table - great pieces and sweet story. I love this space, I see great choices everywhere from acquiring to placement.

The only thing that boggles my mind a tiny bit is the San Pellegrino on the the upper cabinets, it seems a bit contrived....but I am seriously wanting to move in or at least go shopping with you guys! Thank you for sharing!

Is it possible to have style envy? I couldn't put something this awesome together in a million years. I'm bookmarking this one.

Busy copying your floral arrangement.

Great colors, and I particularly like the kitchen!

wow! thanks for all of the positive things you're saying!

the flowers are snap dragons, curly willow and eucalyptus from the farmer's market.

the pelligrino is on top of the cabinets because it's hard to dedicate cabinet space to 24 bottles at a time (we buy it by the case)

Thanks for replying - makes sense to me! I love the stuff and can't resist the blood orange drink. I'm going to blame my comment above on a past job that involved making displays out of the larger bottles on wire shelving units :)

Your place is gorgeous!

I have big love for that chaise. The art is fantastic, and I'll have you know I bought the barbie photo today after seeing yours. Thank you!

Adore the drum pendent lamp in the dining room, might you share where you picked this up? Also I have a friend whose business logo is a crown, any info you can share about the crown framed print would be appreciated.

Your place is amazing, I love the whole mix and how everything works together. Not an easy task, but you've made it look easy and very, very inviting.

Love it! Love the blue color on the wall, its so perfect.

very nice! great!

i will post a how to on the drapes on my Facebook page. currently my design page is being reworked.
www.reclaimedspaces.net

www.facebook.com/reclaimed.space

lovely

I love that the place has a sense of humor. The Barbie family portrait made me laugh out loud!

love all the greys going on. the chaise and dining table are perfect. the barbie portrait - due to a regrettable phobia - freaked me out some. otherwise - wonderful space. oh - the burlap drapes? fab!

What a great way to make a loft feel stylish, comfortable, and warm. I can't tell you how many lofts I've seen that go the industrial route. Great to see something different and, really, awesome.

By the way, where the heck can I get my hands on a corrugated cardboard buck head??

Haha, I have yards of burlap sitting next to my sewing machine right now, waiting to be turned into curtains.

Another fabric I like to use is unbleached muslin. Some of it (like that you'll find at Jo-Ann) can be really blah, but if you find a good source (I like Hart's Fabrics), it can be a really nice, nubby light beige fabric that looks like expensive linen, but costs 90-95% less!

Twin Cities represent!

I just love this. So sleek without being the least bit cold. Usually I would hate a pallet like this, but you rocked it! Kudos!

always love seeing Minneapolis house tours... more! more!

The lack of a carpet makes me nervous!

the deer head came from the gift shop at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. it is from cardboardsafari.com

@ raymondleggs i have the cowhide rug in the living room and flor tiles near the bed...i couldn't imagine covering the concrete with carpet. a few people in the building have hardwoods and regret having done so. the concrete is warm and the units are soundproof. AND they are super easy to maintain!

The flow and balance of this loft is amazing. I can attest to the fact that it looks even better in person (if that is possible). I am honored that my Barbie photo got to be part of the space :)

Great job, Casey! I was at first bugged by the bottles on top of the cupboards but after reading the post I am in love with the idea of 'em! We have similar personal tastes, always been invigorated by your place.

This space is beautiful, luxurious and inviting! I just want to come right in and curl up on that gorgeous couch with a book. What a wonderful place, one of my favorites!

The bottles didn't bother me at all, btw, because I figured out exactly why they were there. Way to turn minuses (lack of storage) into pluses!

Perfect.

Nice- wish there was a better shot of the bed. I think I might have the same duvet cover!

Hi Casey, you two have created a wonderful space. The use
of blue and charcoal is so unexpected. Can you share
with me the material used for countertops? Thanks for the inspiration. Merilee

hi, the countertops are quartz.
the crown picture came from west elm last year.

more pictures are on my Facebook page
www.facebook.com/reclaimed.space

you guys knocked this one out of the park. It's inviting and timeless --with a sense of humor too! I was so surprised to find out that this space was only 600 ft.

Jason your photos are perfect too.

The Barbie family portrait kills me! Love it. Love all the artwork actually. Obvious attention to details and you smartly invested in some quality pieces like the chaise and table.

Putting chalkboard on that wee strip of wall was genius.
For some reason I recognized this as a Mpls loft just from the first photo, but I'm not sure why. Weird.
Anyway, it's lovely. Nice colors and the perfect amount of stuff. Love the art.

@scoobydubious
Firstly the she is a he. i casey am a man. secondly there are stacks of books everywhere. I don't store them all in one place. I integrate them into my space in stylish stacks. there is also a 4 foot stack inside my closet but, that wouldn't be a great photo now would it?
ps: i never claimed to have trouble storing them.

Well, I for one have a problem storing books, but obviously, you don't! You've integrated them so well they serve as another design element. You've done a wonderful job with colors, space, everything. May I ask, where is the crown print (on your blue wall) from? So many pretty things to look at. Thanks!

How did I miss those curtains first time around? Love them. Had seen them years ago in a magazine and still planning on doing "someday". What is the plant on your counter? It's hard to believe your place is 620 - it appears much larger, even with your collections. The chalk board paint - please let me know where you got it? The local Sherwin Williams swears there is no such type of paint!

@nmw the crown is from west elm (last year)
@ tenbar home depot carries the chalkboard paint and for chalk i use art pastels (they write smoother) available at art stores (broken pieces usually get bagged and sold for 75 cents) the flowers are a combo of snapdragons, eucalyptus and curly willow
@queenbee1230 there is a link for the barbie art on my survey

Loved everything but the kitchen - too institutional - granite counter top overload perhaps?. great art and the separation between bedroom and living is clever with that "niched" desk. cant find the barbie art website though... its so witty and fun. congrats.

Did the apartment come with the cabinets and countertops?
Absolutely loved the blown glass globes in your garden spot!! Richard and I toured the Dale Chuhuly Glass Bridge
in Tacoma, Wa. several years ago and his museum on a
Friendship Force exchange to Seattle, Wa. might want to
google it as it is breathtaking. Where did you find the
globes? Do any of your trips take you to Seattle? Check it out in person. Merilee

@madison in the resources click on "nicole houff" it should take you directly to her website

the cabinets and countertops cannot be changed as i do not own them, they came with the space ;) and i do get to seattle!

Adding "non industrial" to an industrial loft ain't easy... congrats on doing it so successfully.

Looks great. Any chance there is a little floor plan of any type? For the rest of us w/ that same size....

@rkpteden

i have just uploaded pics of how the space was before i got it and of the floor plan (not my furniture layout)

Thanks for answering! Much appreciated! Making a side trip to Home Depot next town over on the way home!

Hi all! thanks again for all of the great comments!
i posted a "how to" in pictures WITH explanation for my burlap drapes on my Facebook

www.facebook.com/reclaimed.space

Hey scoobydubious--

Ken is also in that picture. So's a sock monkey.

So based on your logic, Casey could have also been either a dude or a chimp. Or, actually, a sock.

My photo of a welding mask does not make me a welder. Just sayin.'

Dangerous territory to judge gender (or anything else) based on someone's art predilections.

Casey as always your perceptions are 20/20. I am not surprised, but delighted to see your place.

WOW! great space! I just found out about this website because one of your art pieces is by a friend of mine. Your loft is really beautiful and cohesive. I love that you didn't use ultra modern for your loft.
I don't get the person that is commenting about the books and that called you a "she". There are books in nearly every picture! Besides we don't know if you collect art photography books or rare old books or just books in general...I thought this was about design and not about a book tour? Maybe I'm wrong. In my opinion you did a FANTASTIC job! LOVE IT! (and like the other Patrick said...Ken and a sock monkey are also in the picture)...it's an alternative family....

Hi, Casey, to me your place is "gender neutral", if there is such a description, but the Barbie photo threw me a little when I found out you are a guy. But I think it shows a great sense of humor, love that monkey.

I love the wall separating the bedroom, so cool that it has uses on both sides. The jars for storage is great,( and really creative for a guy), and I love ,love, love the deep windowsill/bookcase /display area!
Only thing I didn't love was the cabinet at the front door, I tend to need 3' clearance around everything. And since I don't entertain a lot, I'd skip the formal dining area and make do with the counter,giving more space for the "livingroom" area. Also love the burlap curtains, always wanted to use burlap, but have an allergy to it. Darn!
But all in all, I'd give your place an A !

Oh, I forgot, love the black cabinet in your livingroom area, and wish you had shown more details about the DIY curtain rod.

I live in what I call a "mini-loft" and after seeing all the great pictures from everyone, I almost I could re-design mine all over!!
Cheers

thanks artsygirl! the do it yourself has been posted on my Facebook design page. i use lots for storage (the burberry boxes ontop of the closet hold an assortment of things) The cabinet at the front door was the 1st piece of furniture that i ever purchased (i was 16) it doesn't fit perfectly but it does provide storage for books and dog leashes AND i will never part with it! :)

casey your loft looks amazing! you have ALWAYS been so great at creating such a warm inviting home and it is so fun to keep watching your tastes grow and evolve over the years...i'm so proud of you and you always inspire me!! love you!

ps. to the person obsessed by how many books are shown in the photos: this is not a piece about book storage. when someone is doing a photoshoot to represent interior design skills, the last thing they are going to do is show books in every picture! way to totally miss the point!

Casey. Love it.
Where did you get the two gold, round mirrors on the blue wall? I'm looking to do an eclectic gallery of mirrors and art behind my kitchen table and am looking for mirrors like this!
You did a great job w/the place! I too am bookmarking this one! :)

Casey I think you're place is simply wonderful!!! You can tell that you have put lots of hard work and great taste into it.

@scoobydubious- 1. Why are you being such a tool? I don't know a lot of "straight" ignorant men who are looking at apartment therapy and commenting. What do you know about design or for that matter gender...

Casey, I don't care if you're a man, a woman, or a sock -- I think your place is great! I'm loving all of the beachy colors and the variety of textures. The burlap next to the velvet is pretty genius. Also love the big fun jar of mini toiletries. And the books! Gotta love all those gorgeous books. :)

When "the gender is confused"? Um, whose gender is confused?

Just to help you out, "Casey at the Bat" is about a guy, too.

glad to report...no confused gender here! Casey Jones was a fella as well. i'm sure that the lack of pronouns was not deliberate as everyone that knows casey/eric knows that we are 2 guys and we're not coy about anything.

ps: there is only one (1) singular Barbie/Ken/sock monkey photo (not PHOTOS) and , incase you missed the point, it's a "family portrait"...showing that a family can be made up of many different elements) oh, and there are 227 books visible in my space along with 78 magazines. (if i need to count the "hidden" ones i can do that and report back as well)

@rawleykvegas the mirrors came from a store in Atlanta but, i find homegoods (the tj maxx home store) to be a great resource for mirrors of many shapes and sizes and thank you for the kind words!

LOVE everything!

That blue wall is so gorgeous.

I really love how your place comes together, all of your stuff is well integrated. And that blue wall is to die for!

thanks so much bridgette!

I see I'm late to the party but I had to comment that I love so many things about this tour, can't believe I missed it in January.

Dying for... barbie art, glass jars housing toiletry items (brillant), chaise, your dining table/bench, unique placement/mixture of wall art, your use of top of cabinets for storage without looking "cluttered".

Thanks Mauishopgirl! :)

Where is the lovely tall white lamp from?

love your sense of color, muted and textured.