You’ll want to plunder the book-shelves of this New York loft and curl up in its windows to watch the world go by…

Washington Loft – available to rent in Manhattan via One Fine Stay from $1,516 per night – hones a new brand of minimalism, rich in texture. Exposed brickwork, pale wooden floors and dreamy drapes have been teamed with a bold geometric rug in the living room.

Meanwhile colour creeps in subtly via the spines of books which fill the floor-to-ceiling bookcase, as well as floor cushions and interesting objets d’art which are scattered through the space.

The monochrome colour scheme continues into the bedrooms of the Tribeca loft: the master bedroom peels off the living room. Here, framed artworks surround the king-size bed. There are also two children’s bedrooms – and a playroom on the mezzanine above the main living space.

Set in the heart of Tribeca, Washington loft is a great base for exploring the surrounding neighbourhood, known for its foodie offerings and as a shopping destination.

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