The above space is enhanced with an inexpensive bench with pillows. ![]() Here’s another example of decorating those nooks and crannies that are sometimes found in attics. These days open concept living is popular so you don’t need to invest all that much to create a suite. However, these types of suites are ideal for family members who you don’t mind having access to the rest of you home. ![]() If you rent it out, obviously you’ll need to provide access to it from the outside. If you have the attic space, you can easily turn an attic into a self-contained apartment unit. Some attics offer nooks and crannies that are perfect for one reading chair or chaise lounge which can be the perfect quiet escape for anyone in your home. Is your home a crazy busy place? Why not create a quiet escape in a small part of your attic where you can go read, browse your tablet, take a nap, etc. The point is that your attic space, if not needed for more practical rooms such as a bedroom, can be space to create room for your favorite activities. The attic home gym above also features a sauna, which is a nice additional feature for any home. ![]() That said, it’s a good idea to ensure you have strong flooring if you’re going to install an all-out gym with weights and several cardio machines. Often attic spaces are fairly open which provides plenty of work out space including mats, cardio machines and even weightlifting equipment. If fitness is your thing, attic space can be ideal for an exercise room. Often it’s bonus space in a home for fun rooms. In fact, an attic space could be made into a man cave or be considered similar to finished basement space. Some attics are spacious and make for ideal games rooms such as billiards room, home bars, entertainment areas, etc. It includes a small entertainment area with room for a small sofa and TV. The above attic home office is beautifully designed with a built-in desk and cabinets. Also, if it’s between a basement or attic, I prefer the attic. Attics are ideal for home offices because they’re away from the rest of the home. I love home offices (probably because I work at home). You don’t need to make it this nice, but if you’re going to install a bathroom, you might as well make it a nice space. The bathroom above is definitely nicely designed and decorated. It’s also good because bathrooms are an important room, yet people don’t spend too much time in them so any low ceiling issues aren’t too burdensome. Often older homes don’t have many bathrooms so any home with one bathroom will benefit tremendously by simply adding a second bathroom in the attic. Attic Bathroomīathrooms are a very popular room to add to an attic. While it is small, it’s designed with whimsy, which can be perfect for attic spaces. I love the design of the above attic space into a small, cozy family room. Whatever you do, likely your attic space is bonus space.īelow is our gallery setting out real-life examples of attic rooms. If you prefer generating income from your home or would like a family member to stay with you, if your attic is large enough, you can turn it into a cozy apartment. Other options include creating more open flex spaces if you have a large open attic. You’ll notice in several of the attic rooms below that they include skylights.Īttic space ideas include bedroom(s), bathroom, living room, reading room, home gym, exercise space, craft room, rec room, child’s bedroom, teenager’s bedroom, music room, home bar, storage or closet (create the ultimate walk-in-closet). Whatever you decide to do, if you’re going to invest money and time into renovating your attic space, you may want to consider adding skylights so that the space will have more light. You may want a games room while your spouse would like a home office. ![]() The BIG question you must decide is “what will you do with the space?” In some cases, there may be disagreements about what to do with the space. This makes it a fun space to design and renovate. In many cases attics are bonus spaces in a home.
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