Lofts don’t have to be ultra-modern or located in a bustling city. In fact, they’re often blank canvases, ready to be transformed into a space that reflects your personal style.

The painter Federico de Francesco gave up his “very tense” career in finance to become an artist, and to live like one. He moved to this 1,000-square-foot loft in 2017. Alex Katz is a mentor ...

The other loft is accessed by the staircase in the kitchen, and it serves as a bedroom. Lying in the bed could not have been more delightful, due to the 4ft (1.2m) by 4ft (1.2m) skylight.

Mad Lords recently opened its latest boutique in St. Tropez, and its interiors are inspired by the founders’ global travels. Take a look inside the eclectic bohemian store in the French Riviera.