Whether it's the attic niche of a gable roof dwelling, or an entire flat with a pitched ceiling, steep angles pose an interesting design challenge. Through well thought-out layout and décor, these impressive interiors utilize sloped ceilings to their full potential, while simultaneously giving me a little bit of attic envy. Part of their charm is that a livable and successfully finished attic is somewhat of a rarity. But when done right, they are stunning, inviting and often even whimsical.
1. Clad in vibrant Moroccan style décor, this rustic space feels as though it has the power to transport one to a different time. Via house to home.
2. Framed views of the impressive landscape, accompanied with warm colors and a cozy couch, comprise part of this intimate home in the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain. Via 1 Kind Design.
3. This soft and simple attic bedroom appears to be the ideal resting place, and looks as though it was pulled straight out of a fairytale. Via Elle Decor.
4. Utilizing the slope of the ceiling for a unique set of built-in bookshelves adds both interest and functionality to this sleek little library nook. Via archzine.
5. This attic apartment in Stockholm is adorned with eclectic pieces, accented by impressive skylights, creating an artistic yet charming abode. Via La maison d'Anna G.
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Our old house had a converted attic that we only ever used for storage. Before we rented the house out we spruced it up with carpets, paints, new fixtures etc. It was so cute it made me regret not having used the space for ourselves. It would have been a great reading room/space for my easel, the possibilities were endless. I think our tenants use it to contain a grumpy teenager.
These are really nice, especially the first one. Growing up, my brother had his bedroom in the attic. It wasn't as nice or done up as these photos...it still held a lot of storage and one end was a make shift bedroom. It was a bed, a rug, and a dresser with his books and tacked up pictures on the wall. Very basic. I always thought it was a cool place to hang out. Cozy.
I've always loved attic rooms--my grandparents had one where I slept as a child and it always felt special somehow.
However, in December in Canada, all I can think when I see some of those is, Brrrr! The uninsulated ceilings look great but not at my latitude.
This makes me want to drag a mattress up to the attic. Oh wait, it's 22 degrees here. If only.
Oh, how I wish my 1 1/2 story cape cod had lofty, high, beamed ceilings upstairs in our bedroom... instead, I scrape my knuckles/head/random body parts every single morning on the lovely stucco treatment the previous owner applied to them. One can dream...
I had an attic bedroom for a time. Part charming, part inconvenient. Cold in the winter, hot in the summer. Best part, very private. Upon looking at the above photos, it occurs to me I should have added a loveseat. I had the room.
Yes! We have a 1 1/2 story cape cod with splintery paneling rather than stucco. Have you put in a bathroom in your attic type bedroom? We've been considering it.
I think that the Swedish apt. may have insulation, so it's my favorite.
I live in an old attic that is now an apartment. It is so difficult to decorate. These are all lovely and inspiring.
@ Kendall
I live in an old converted attic as well, the house is 300 years old so there is no straight wall and everything is crooked. I used to lament at the difficulty to decorate, but once I finally found a place for all furniture (after a year or so in the apartment) I decided that the wooden beams and uneven walls were enough decoration, and now I love it! My place looks nowhere near as lovely as the apartments featured in the article though.
Our second floor is a converted attic with a bath and two bedrooms; the master has knee walls that are about 6 feet high, so it has the charm of the sloped ceiling without the limitations of lower knee walls. A win-win all the way around.
Perfect timing! I'm currently looking for ideas to renovate mine into a livable live/work space :) Although my knee walls are only about 3 feet high...