A loft or bonus room in a custom home is typically designed during the architectural phase by taking advantage of ceiling height, roof pitch or double-height spaces. The best loft designs feel intentional rather than leftover, with natural light, defined access and a clear purpose (home office, reading nook, media room or entertaining overlook). In the Santa Barbara Estate, the upstairs loft area opens onto the self-supporting balcony and captures views of the golf course clubhouse. Kingdom & Co. designed the space with custom drapes built into the walls and steel doors that are period-appropriate to the home’s Spanish Colonial style.