Attic Bedroom Ideas: 9 Brilliant Tips To Take Your Breath Away

As a kid, you must have thought that the attic space was an abode for invisible ghosts, discarded memorabilia, dusty cobwebs, and hidden secrets. But as you grew older, you had abandoned all these beliefs and slowly realized that this extended part of your home holds immense real-estate possibilities. With the application of a few clever attic bedroom ideas, you can transform this space into a premium master bedroom, a solitary haven, or a guest suite. Check out these 9 brilliant design tips to give a complete makeover to existing attic rooms.

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Tropical Master Suite

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Want to own a space that exudes an all-year-long holiday feel? Check out this idea. Go for a perky color palette — which stands out against a more neutral shade. You can choose soothing green, bold yellow, or orange hues in your accessories that are in contrast to a plain white or beige backdrop. Use textures and patterns to enhance the existing color set-up.

Rustic Loft Bedroom

Another one of our favorite attic bedroom ideas is to add a few rustic elements. Your old attic space gives you ample scope to highlight its original features such as natural wood floors, wooden beams, and stone walls. You can use these rough, rustic textures to give a country-style look to your master or guest bedroom. It will complement your existing interior design of a country home or even contrast seamlessly with a modern design scheme. Either way, you will not regret this decision.

Lighted Glamour

A small attic may seem crowded and a bit squeezed. So bring in the feeling of more space by letting in as much light as possible. Adding plenty of skylights is one of the most common attic bedroom ideas to filter in maximum sunlight. It also does not eat up valuable wall space. Another way is to install mirrored headboards on the bed — so as to reflect light and give the illusion of extra space.

Windowed Magic

Does your attic offer you the luxury of installing large windows? Then go ahead. Thanks to the room’s elevated height, you will still get plenty of privacy. An internal window will allow you to enjoy the maximum of the spectacular view outside. It shall also give an illusion of your bedroom being spacious and airy.

Getting cozy with a cup of coffee and staring out into the night from your window shall revive those magical childhood memories as well!

You can choose to leave your windows bare or cover them with curtains — so that you can control the amount of natural light streaming in. If you have windows positioned on a slanted wall, cover them with window treatments such as motorized shades.

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Romantic Chic

When space is a concern and you want a bit of romantic touch in your bedroom, go with artistic shabby-chic styling. An all-white scheme is the best idea to make your attic look spacious. Complement a white bed frame with a textured wardrobe and picture frames. Add elements of sophistication and interest with tactile throws and cushions.

Multi-purpose Attic Bedroom

Install a mezzanine level and let your bedroom perform multiple duties of a home office, living room, and sleeping area. This is especially handy when you have guests visiting your home and you want a separate space for some time. You can also use this elevated area when you want some me time.

Kids’ Escapade

The attic is always an area of intrigue and mystery for kids. So let them have a cozy space for themselves with a cute kids’ bedroom on the loft. Install a set of smart bunk beds and maximize floor space. Even a platform bed with colorful throws can take the center stage and make this space appealing for everyone in the family.

Space-saving Wonder

Several attic spaces are so tiny that there’s little scope for placing anything else apart from the bed. What can you do in this case? You can utilize the area for young visiting guests or keep it as a spare living space as well. Put a low-lying futon or floor mattress, so that you free up available headspace. Install wall-mounted lights and shelving to make up for the lack of floor space. To add more inbuilt space and storage, install slim bedside shelves at the foot of the bed.

Dark and Beautiful

It is always recommended to go for light, pale tones in a loft bedroom. However, if you have plenty of outlets for natural light, you can bring in a touch of intensity and an enveloping feel with the application of dark colors — even black! However, restrict it to only a few key corners like over a wooden panel or a single wall. Let the ceiling and sloping walls be light if you do not want a full, cave-like feel.

We know that attic renovations can be puzzling, with their angled or pitched ceilings. However, there are plenty of innovative attic bedroom ideas that can give your sleeping space a whole new outlook. Go through our above tips and let us know if you found any of them helpful!

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Written by Anisha Dutta. January 9, 2019

A wordsmith and an experienced content developer, Anisha Dutta currently writes for Kukun. She holds keen interest and knowledge about the latest, upcoming trends in the domain of home design and tries to enrich homeowners with inspirational home-improvement tips and tricks -- while breaking down jargons into simple words. An avid reader and a wanderer by habit, she is a writer by passion.