The factory fell silent—but life goes on! Here are 5 unique homes in old factory buildings
What kinds of homes can you find in old factory buildings? Here are five magnificent factory homes that bring old spaces to life. Take a peek inside!
1. A hidden loft apartment in an old leather factory
Otto and Janita purchased an old leather factory while on their round-the-world trip. The rugged setting pays homage to the past and shelters the couple’s dream loft behind thick brick walls. Even in their renovation, they aimed to preserve the building’s historical character.
“We only make changes that let us restore its history. If you want something new, you need to buy a new house,” Otto says.
2. A home in a rag factory decorated with playful details
When an avid tinkerer and an impulsive decorator discover an old factory building, the result is a delightful home full of personal touches, such as a staircase railing made from a bicycle and a sink cabinet repurposed from a sewing machine.
“We don’t plan with a hardware store catalog in hand,” Marianne explains.
3. From an abandoned house factory to a luxurious small apartment building
You’d never guess that this handsome small apartment building by the sea was once a run-down factory. Anu and Tony Pelander designed the interior of their spacious loft home to respect the spirit of the old house factory.
4. A colorful dream home in the old State Margarine Factory
The former State Margarine Factory in Helsinki sat abandoned for around thirty years, until 31 homes were built there. One of them belongs to Peppi and Antti and their family. Past and present come together seamlessly in this colorful home for a family of three.
5. An enchanting cottage from an old hat factory
Henna and Joni Karhumaa had firmly decided they wouldn’t become cottage owners. Then they found a forgotten log building amid tall grass: the old hat factory, which was worth the effort to restore.
