loft renovation  

lofty intentions
As an architect, I would recommend seeking prof advice, but if you've done some construction before or are ready to roll up your sleeves for the long and difficult haul, there are a number of loft books out there. Visit your local modern art museum bookstore, try Dwell magazine (modern, yet "friendly")

your lofty ideas
in regards to you moving into a loft situation, there are many, many questions that arise from this style of living. like, is it a completly open space? do you wish to keep it that way, or would you like to close up some areas. is the bathroom where you want it, and can you attatch the kitchen to it, or in close proximity. it helps keep down the costs of moving plumbing. could you handle having the bedroom behind a curtain? what are the raw features that you would like to leave, or enhance? how far and how fast do you want to develope the space? if it is slow, the bed, the bath, and the kitchen locations are some of the first thoughts to come up.
from one that has lived in many lofty situatioins and now find myself doing it for others, these should give you a goosd start on what to ask yourself, best of luck, dave o.

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The closer you stick to the spirit of the PLACE the better, after all that is why you bought it?Too much exposed dark distressed brick can give you the blues.Easy on sandblasting it can ruin softer type brick.One thing a loft is:OPEN...and WHITE....