The best loft spaces to rent in Brooklyn

Shell's Loft Red Hook has a classic Brooklyn industrial-chic interior with a white distressed brick wall, exposed beams, and lush vegetation brightening the space. The 12,000 sq ft. indoor-outdoor area has tables and chairs, an events manager during the planning phase, and an in-house bar option. In addition, prop rentals for objects, lanterns, and various alternative furniture are available, as well as a list of preferred vendors and a street-level outdoor space that accommodates food trucks.

This Brooklyn loft has two main spaces: the Main Loft (max. 150 standing) and the Small Loft (max. 150 standing, 50 seated). There is also an outdoor space (max. 80) and a rooftop (max. 50).

Dumbo Loft isn't one of those event spaces that has randomly popped up in the past few years; it's been around for over a century, having been built in 1891. The ceilings, floors, and beams are made of wood, and the walls are brick– giving the vibes you would expect from a venue in Brooklyn.

There is a 400 sq. ft. kitchen prep area with a sink, freezer, refrigerator, and counter space, and caterers can bring in additional equipment if needed. Your rental also includes white folding chairs and round and rectangular tables. The entire space accommodates 140 seated guests with a dancefloor or 200 standing.

Who wouldn't want to look at the Manhattan skyline while socializing? Right near the Brooklyn waterfront is The W Loft, with glass walls that ensure a view at every angle and lots of natural light in the white industrial-style space. This Brooklyn loft seats 80 guests or stands 150, with the potential for an additional 50 guests if you want to utilize the 1,600 sq. ft. roof deck.

There is a 250 sq. ft. kitchen prep space with a refrigerator, sink, trash cans, and counter space. Additionally, The W Loft provides a list of trusted vendors and offers leather cushion chairs and round and rectangular table rentals for your event.

Everything at JLoft is white, from the walls to the floors to the 16-foot-high ceilings, providing a blank canvas where your imagination can take charge. This 5,000 sq. ft. Brooklyn loft can accommodate 50 to 250 guests and requires a minimum 8-hour rental.

Lighting, tables, and chairs are included in the space, as is a prep room for your personal use and a coat closet for your guests. JLoft also offers planning, styling, and coordination services to bring your vision to life.

You may not be joining the President in the Oval Office, but your event can still be hosted at the White House—well, a different White House, the one in Greenwood Heights. Originally an old warehouse, this 4,000 sq. ft. Brooklyn loft has 18-foot vaulted ceilings and eight skylights, bringing in natural New York sunlight—or the view of snow and slush.

The room is purposefully plain, encouraging your creativity to turn the versatile space into something unique. The White House Loft has white leather seating, round tables, Chiavari clear resin chairs, a sound system, security, and more. It accommodates 63 seated guests or 100 standing.