Also, thank y'all for the kind comments on my loft. Trying to sew in it and keep some sort of order has been a work in progress. I actually got the inspiration for the screen (and then added the green panel screens) while on this thread.
Sometimes I wish I had a least a door to close (on the cats, or a mess, etc) but having an open floor plan keeps my tendency to spread out and take over space in check (mostly).
My twin prefers Arts & Crafts style (lots of oak) and my little sister prefers more classic styles (lots of cherry & mahogany). Both like our loft but say they couldn't live in it - too distracting. : ) So I guess they won't be fighting each other for my royal purple velvet couch.
They also don't see how we survive without a stove. I just tell them I can boil water with a much smaller appliance. : )