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“The kitchen is small and not convenient, but we make it work,” Porupski says. Because of the limited counter space, the couple often puts a wood cutting board on top of the sink to create an additional work area.
The couple has comfortably seated up to six people at their dining table, which also doubles as a desk.Dining table: Ikea; Chelsea DSW side chairs: Chelsea Davidson; wall print: Society 6; Valby Ruta rug: Ikea
Area rugs in the living and dining areas also create the visual illusion of separate spaces. As a photographer, Marschall loves to collect vintage cameras. He displays them in the living room portion of the loft.
The sleeper sofa in the living area serves a dual purpose, functioning as a room divider for their open-layout space.
High ceilings combined with exposed raw materials such as the polished concrete floors give the home a much larger feel than its actual square footage. “We love the concrete floors and walls as well as all of the exposed electrical work,” Porupski says.
Porupski’s father built the custom coffee table and TV stand using old barn wood the couple found on a trip to Wisconsin. The couple recalls how much fun they had while using metal chains to, in Porupski’s words, “give [the wood tops] more character.” She adds that the bottoms of the pieces are signed “Love, Dad.” The couple’s dog, Lana, enjoys perching atop the chaise lounge and peeking outside. Karter sleeper sofa: Urban Outfitters; Kivik chaise: Ikea; Fabrikör glass-door cabinet: Ikea; coffee table and TV stand: custom
The open and airy feel of the space lends itself to unlimited creativity. “When we moved into this building, we wanted to start fresh and decorate this place as ours,” Porupski says.
Loft at a GlanceWho lives here: Danielle Porupski, 25, Freddy Marschall, 24, and dog LanaLocation: Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FloridaSize: 1,100 square feet (102 square meters); one bedroom, one bathroomYear built: 2014Local shops, unique eateries and a dog-friendly, tight-knit community are just some of the elements that attracted Danielle Porupski and Freddy Marschall to the hip Tampa, Florida, neighborhood of Seminole Heights. The couple grew up in the Tampa Bay area and Porupski, a writer and podcaster, and Marschall, a photographer, both feel at home in their popular and creative neighborhood. “With the sun pouring in from our two giant windows, we can sit on the couch, drink a cup of coffee, read the paper and just relax,” Marschall says.
The 200-year-old desk and chair were handed down to the couple. “It belonged to one of my dad’s clients, and he got it for us,” Porupski says. The antique desk provides a warm contrast to the cool concrete hues found throughout the space. “We both love antiques and anything that feels like it has a story,” Porupski adds.Marschall’s guitars hang on the wall next to the stairs.
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