• A simple, warm paint color enlivened by bright accents makes the loft both inviting and interesting.

• A combination of finishes -- wood, metal, leather and others -- creates a more visually appealing space.

• Benches placed along the short walls add seating, not to mention color, to a small room.

• A love seat turns the window area into a reading nook that makes the most of natural light.

• The mantel shelf softens the look of the credenza and draws the eye to the photographs.

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A Woodbridge couple would like to turn their 19-by-19-foot loft into a comfortable office for two.

Build a practical but airy space that allows you to look outside as well as on your home downstairs.