I was browsing NYC real estate sites the other day and I found this extraordinary loft. It is located in downtown Manhattan (Chelsea or Greenwich Village or something like that) and it could be yours for just 7 or 8 million bucks.  The call it the authentic loft and I somewhat agree. Anyway, here are some of the pictures of this definitely unordinary place...

 

 

 

What I like about it is that it combines the authenticity of a loft (exposed brick walls, large open space, plain surfaces) with the eccentricity and coziness of a family home (never liked that term, so let's just say coziness). The problem I often have with lofts is that most of them come across as cold, deserted and formal, actually. NYC lofts are also overly industrialized style-wise. This one is a good exception to that rule.

* click on the pictures for larger view :)