![]() penthouse so you can finally understand the loft’s layout if you’re still as confused as I am! Image credit: Deviantart user Nikneuk How did they afford the rent? ![]() They’ve even come up with accurate floor plans of our beloved L.A. However, the internet can be a wonderful thing for stuff like this and there are plenty of like-minded lovers of interior design out there who have managed to nail it down. ![]() If you’ve spent as much time debating the New Girl apartment’s floor plan with fellow fans as you have actually watching the show, you’re not alone! The loft’s layout is far from a simple one and therefore pretty tricky to pin down without constant pausing, squinting, and head tilting. Image credit: The New Girl wiki What on earth does the Loft’s floor plan look like? In real life, these stunning work-live apartments are known as the Binford Lofts and, as you might imagine, they’re are absolutely beautiful. And, if you happen to be in L.A.’s downtown Arts District, on Traction Avenue to be specific, you can see the New Girl entranceway and exterior for yourself. Now, if we’re talking about the outside of the loft, that building is, of course, totally real. What’s more, the famous iron curtain that concealed Jess & Nick’s almost first kiss was made from distressed metal panels glued to a sliding wooden structure. ![]() Remember those distant, picturesque views of downtown L.A.? That was a huge custom-painted backdrop made especially for the show. For example, the charming wood beams seen in the kitchen and living area were actually made from hollow wooden boxes! Image credit: The New Girl official Facebook page Many intriguingly clever design tricks were used to create a convincing look and feel of a real-life industrial interior. Sadly, as is most often the case with TV homes, the stunning factory-turned-residential-apartment interior was built on a sound stage at Fox Studios in L.A. Now for the big question… Is The New Girl Apartment Real? And, seeing just how much fun the gang has here playing True American (still trying to work out the rules of that one), swapping stories on the couch, making frittatas in the open-plan kitchen, and eating ‘Pour Some Sugar on Meatballs’ at the mismatched dining table and chairs, gives me the warmest feeling. It’s the kind of home many of us could only dream of. But, somehow, they absolutely do! Image credit: Fox Broadcasting Co. You’d be forgiven for thinking that green walls, a vintage-inspired floral bedspread, shadow boxes filled with fruit and flowers, and lacy net curtains wouldn’t go together. Image credit: ©2011 FOX BroadcastingĪnd please don’t get me started on the wonder that is Jess’ dreamy bedroom. It’s been three years since we bid a reluctant farewell to apartment 4D and its beloved residents but I still think about those sprawling open plan living spaces, original brick interiors, and irresistibly quirky design touches on a daily basis.įor avid New Girl fans like myself, The Loft quickly became as much of a character as Jess, Nick, Schmidt, Cece, and Winnie The Bish themselves.įirstly, it’s incredibly welcoming with its enormous colonial style windows, quirky pops of color, and believably-thrifted classic furniture pieces (like that timeless leather sectional and playful open shelving throughout!). Hey Girl, watcha doin’? Still dreaming about living in the New Girl Loft? Me too.
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