At one time, loft living was reserved for the truly avant garde. The term calls to mind images of Andy Warhol and his collective lounging around on cushions, barely protected from a dusty concrete floor covered in paint splatters. But in recent years, lofts have become highly desirable, not just for artists but for anyone with an artists' spirit. The vaulted ceilings, massive windows, and inherently industrial design is attractive to all types of people who want to live a little differently. The three lofts in this post have their own distinct personality, but each transforms a simple open space into an inhabitable, and even comfortable home.