Umbrella Studios
ST.03 / The Loft / Kearny Mesa, San Diego

A set that
feels like home.

The Loft is a warm, lived-in second-floor loft in San Diego that reads like a real home, not a white box: wood floors, exposed beams, mid-century designer furniture, and a styled prop kitchen, with several distinct looks in one quiet space. Made for lifestyle, beauty, food styling, interviews, and content that needs to feel real.

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Size
1,000
Sq ft, approx 50×20
Looks
Several
Distinct styled corners
Capacity
10
People, 24 hr by arrangement
Rate
$450+
Half or full day
Wide view of The Loft, kitchen and living area
Exhibit A / The Loft, kitchen and living
01 The loft

Warm,
lived-in.

Where the cyclorama is a blank canvas, The Loft is a finished space. Real wood floors, industrial beams and ductwork overhead, and mid-century furniture already styled and in place. Several distinct corners give you a full day of different looks in one booking, no build and no dressing, ready the moment you walk in.

It is quiet and insulated, which makes it genuinely audio-friendly: a medical-grade HEPA filter cycles the air every few minutes, and the space stays calm for interviews and dialogue.

Open-concept kitchen and dining with a central island and natural light
Exhibit A.2 / Kitchen and island
02 Kitchen & backdrops

Kitchen looks, clean walls.

A styled prop kitchen: a real cooking range, a fridge, white cabinetry, and island seating, dressed for kitchen and food looks. Perfect for lifestyle, morning-routine, skincare, and food content, styled for the camera, not built for live cooking shoots. Paper backdrops are on request when you want a clean, controlled wall.

Kitchen setup with white cabinets and dining nook
Kitchen setupA
Living area with two green sofas
Living areaB
Dining table with black chairs by the window
Dining nookC
Seating corner with leather sofa and blue chairs
Seating cornerD
03 What is included

Turn up
and shoot.

  • 01 Several styled corners, each a distinct look
  • 02 Mid-century and modern designer furniture
  • 03 A prop kitchen: cooking range, fridge, island seating
  • 04 Wood floors, exposed beams, paper backdrops on request
  • 05 Soft south-facing light, plus full control with your own kit
  • 06 Hospital-grade HEPA air, quiet and insulated
  • 07 High-speed WiFi, on-site parking, restrooms
04 The space

In the loft.

05 Rates

Do the math yourself.

The Loft books by the hour (4 hour minimum), the half day, or the full day, exclusive use, no forced turnkey markup: bring your own crew and gear. Build a real estimate and send it with your dates on the contact page.

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The fine print

Booking terms.

How we book

Book hourly (4 hour minimum), by the half day (up to 5 hours), or the full day (up to 10 hours), exclusive use of the whole loft: one production at a time.

What to bring

Bring your own crew and gear, no forced turnkey markup. The kitchen setup and styled vignettes are here and ready to shoot; paper backdrops are available on request.

Cleaning & damage

Space left in poor condition (general cleaning or restocking): $200. Smoking inside: $250. Treat the furniture and finishes with care and there is nothing else to think about.

Cancellation

Cancel 48 or more hours before your booking for a 50% refund. Same-day cancellations are non-refundable.

The reviews
5.0 12 verified reviews on Peerspace
“The loft was amazing. Great natural light for photo and video, and several beautifully staged vignettes that offer striking variety. I would recommend it for photo, video, or an event. The team is quick to respond and super friendly. I will be using this space often.”
Grace C.Shoot typeContentStageThe Loft
“Perfect for our video production. On camera everything looks and feels like we are inside a house, but we had all the extra space we needed for equipment, crew, and client, without worrying about scuffing a floor or dinging a wall. I loved the faux window in the dining area: easy to shine light through and replicate a sunrise, with total control.”
Christopher F.Shoot typeVideoStageThe Loft
“Our creative team had such a nice experience. Everyone was hospitable and helped us get situated. The space was great for our video shoot and exactly as advertised. Our crew had plenty of room to move around, and we appreciated the complimentary water and the A/C. We recommend it for any photo or video shoot.”
Charlene S.Shoot typeVideoStageThe Loft
“What a cool space. We used it for a gathering of 15 and it was the perfect place to connect and have meaningful conversations. We chose it for the central location and cozy vibe. The host was generous and provided everything we needed.”
Tom O.Shoot typeEventStageThe Loft
“Amazing location, spacious, multiple setups, and a great host. Booked it again and again.”
Laura P.Shoot typeLifestyleStageThe Loft
“Beautiful space. Fantastic, and we will be back again.”
Angela K.Shoot typePhotoStageThe Loft

Verified guest reviews from our Peerspace listing. Rated 5.0 across 12 bookings.

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