Williamsburg and Greenpoint have some of Brooklyn's best loft space: converted factories near Kent Avenue and the waterfront, newer condos with big windows, and brick walls everywhere. Lofts are great for media walls, with two challenges: brick and open plans.
01Mounting on brick
Brick walls look great but are hard to wire and can be uneven. Two options work well: - A framed panel wall built a few inches off the brick, which hides cables and gives a flat mounting surface for the TV. - A freestanding console and panel that leaves most of the brick visible and only covers the TV zone.
02A media wall that divides the room
In an open loft, a freestanding media wall can separate the living area from a bedroom or office, with the TV on one side and storage or a bookcase on the other. It needs to be anchored to the floor and ceiling and planned with power from below.
03Sound in big rooms
Lofts echo. Fabric-backed panels, a rug and full bookshelves on the media wall help the sound.
04Finishes for lofts
Dark walnut, smoked oak and blackened steel accents suit industrial shells. White oak keeps a loft light.
05Building rules
Condo and rental buildings in Williamsburg often require insurance certificates and set work hours. Converted buildings may also have rules about attaching to masonry.
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