How to create a functional attic design

Repairing a country house takes more time and effort than arranging an apartment. By arranging this huge space, it is more difficult to cover every corner. Therefore, such a room as an attic is often left unattended..

If your private house has an attic, then it would be strange not to use these square meters for the benefit of the family..

This happens for various reasons: a lack of ideas, materials, funds, desire, the thought that the work ahead is hard and will take a long time. We will show you the design ideas, the necessary materials, all the nuances of the work, and you will see that the arrangement of the attic interior is a pleasure.

Living room, bedroom, guest room, dressing room, office or even an additional bathroom – the possibilities for arranging the attic are limited only by your desire, needs and the size of the reconstruction budget.

Attic floor: what is it and how to use it

People often confuse the concept of “attic” and “attic”. However, they have some differences. An attic is a non-residential space, often unheated, with one or two small windows. Designed for storing various things, placing communications or technical equipment. Therefore, it can be without adequate ventilation, insulation and design..

We bring to your attention an impressive selection of design projects for the decoration of attic and attic spaces, due to the needs of their owners..

The attic, in turn, is a living space. It must be well insulated and equipped with high-quality ventilation. As a rule, it has a certain stylization and its own purpose (nursery, bedroom, library, etc.). Also, in official documents, the attic, unlike the attic, is included in the calculation of the living area, and is considered an additional room along with the rest.

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These concepts are similar, and indeed one day one evolved into another. Until the middle of the 17th century, the “attic” did not exist. This concept, like the premises itself, was proposed by the young architect François Mansart. In those days, high-rise buildings could only be afforded by nobles. They hired servants who lived in their homes. Mansar suggested using the attic, having previously refined it, for servants to live..

This is how the attic, known to everyone at the present time, appeared, named after its inventor..

Design nuances

Today this room is used for various purposes. Modern craftsmen can choose an interesting attic design in a wide variety of styles. This space has its own characteristics, which an experienced designer will turn into advantages, and an inept one – into disadvantages..

In the modern realities of life, any piece of living space is priceless and is used one hundred percent.

If you decide to independently carry out home repairs and equip the attic floor, you should take into account these features, leading to some of the design nuances.

Technical

The room is located directly under the roof. Given its position, it is necessary to take care of high-quality equipment..

The interior design of attics can turn these rooms into a standard of style and family comfort, if you correctly approach the design.

Since this room is intended for long-term residence, it must be properly insulated..
The next aspect is lighting. As a rule, the attic floor has a small number of windows. Therefore, you need to either do redevelopment, bringing in more daylight, or take care of sufficient artificial lighting..
Ventilation. The room directly under the roof is the most stuffy and hottest. Warm air tends to move upward. Having no way out of the building, it will accumulate under the ceiling. In the summertime, the air here is especially stuffy and hot..

Therefore, be sure to consider the ventilation and air conditioning system.

It is best to consult with an experienced master when equipping this room, to use only high-quality materials. Well thought out technical moments make it possible to create further and create a beautiful attic design.

In the process of determining the future purpose of the attic space, it is desirable to maintain a natural balance..

Designer

Design features also affect the design..

The first thing that matters is the shape of the room. It usually has a sloped low ceiling. This determines the choice of furniture, lamps and decorations..

Insufficient lighting makes it possible to come up with original forms of windows to add more light.

Both factors influence the choice of colors. Here you can apply both light and dark tones. But you have to be careful not to make the room dull or sterile..

In general, doing this job, you will receive a sea of positive emotions and great opportunities to unleash your creative abilities. In this topic, there are three aspects that you should pay attention to in order to create a unique attic interior..

Careful study of the design of the attic will allow you to turn even a small room into a comfortable room.

Window design

Due to the uniqueness of the design, the roof also plays the role of a wall. Through the window mounted in this wall-roof, we will observe the starry sky, fluffy clouds, or we will admire the falling raindrops.

Therefore, the style of the window must also be special..

To begin with, we are moving away from the usual rectangular shape. Round, triangular, arbitrary shapes are welcome here. The opening in the form of a trapezoid looks interesting. Watching the stars through the window is a pleasure. And to achieve this, the use of a round frame will help..

Talking about sizes. Since this is the last floor, a window on the entire wall will not do any harm, and it will look original, besides, adding more daylight to the interior of the attic.

The large dimensions of the connector will only benefit.

The type also matters. The mechanism can be arranged as in a standard metal-plastic one, or in unusual species that open in an interesting way (rocking chair, accordion, etc.). There is a variant of the window that transforms into a balcony. An original solution, but somewhat impractical, due to the fact that glass is the floor of the balcony.

It is better that the window opens outward, as it will be inconvenient to open it inward..

Lighting

This point should also be given special attention due to the technical characteristics of the room, and design considerations. Since we need a sufficient amount of light, and the structure of the ceiling does not allow the use of ordinary chandeliers, we are free to use the most extravagant lamps..

If you are looking for a splash of variety, choose multi-colored lamps.

So, spotlights, as well as various types of floor lamps, are perfect for the interior of the attic. Often this is a place for the embodiment of unusual decor ideas, so find lamps in the form of deer antlers, stars, various built-in LED light compositions – this will create a special atmosphere and bring more light in the absence of natural.

Make sure your decorative fixtures match the overall style.

Ceiling

We are not talking about stretch ceilings. There are also several design options here. So, you can leave the ceiling beams open, handle them well.

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Another option is to cover the surface with drywall, covering the beams and roof view. Then you can paint it, apply patterns using a stencil, etc. If you plan to apply a drawing, keep in mind that the ceiling is at an acute angle to the floor, so consider in advance whether the drawing will look good in this position. Wallpaper for this ceiling is not appropriate. Anyway, this type of decoration is already a thing of the past..

Design ideas

Considering all the nuances of the work and design features of the “heavenly room”, we offer several ideas for the interior design of the attic floor.

How this space can be diversified and what is needed for this.

How to use	Colors	What is needed	Special attention
Bedroom	Light pastel colors	It is better to choose a bed from pure wood, give preference to natural materials	The room must be well insulated
Cabinet	Deep dark shades, necessarily the presence of blue or red	Solid oak table, do not use tall furniture	Must get plenty of daylight
Playroom	Bright cheerful colors	Warm rug for games, racks and boxes for toys	Windows must be child-proof
Workshop	Any suitable for the master	Low racks, large window openings, furniture can be made of chipboard (not necessarily natural wood)	Make a good ventilation system

Let’s take a closer look at what work we have to do.

Bedroom

To settle for the night under the open sky, while being warm and cozy, is a feasible idea. To do this, it is enough to equip the bedroom under the very roof..

Arrangement of a bedroom in a room with a ceiling formed by a gable roof is the best option.

Much depends on the general mood you want to create. For a romantic bedroom, a large window opposite the bed works well. At this time, the bed is represented by a large mattress placed directly on the floor. A bed made of construction pallets is also suitable..

A master bedroom or guest room can become a comfortable additional space for your home.

Leave the rest of the room empty or place a large closet in it that matches the general style.

Cabinet

For a study, this option is perfect, especially if you live in a noisy family. Then take care of soundproofing. In general, working “under the roof” away from everyone is a great option in any case..

To design an office, you only need a couple of square meters.

Now about the technical aspects of the arrangement. It is better if a large amount of natural light will enter the room. To do this, it will be necessary to do some redevelopment in the general design of the house, which will allow a large window to be built into the roof. We put a large oak table in front of it – a wonderful workplace is ready.

The next is communications. Make good quality wiring, and think over the outlet system. Count the number of electrical appliances needed, the length of their cords and the location.

The workplace should be illuminated by a table lamp..

For the rest of the room, a few built-in diode lamps, or a floor lamp at the entrance, are enough. The work area should be well lit, the rest of the space can be entrusted to only one luminaire located at the entrance. This will help you concentrate on your work and create a special atmosphere..

Workshop

This is a great option for creative people. Quiet, cozy “heavenly” will lift dreamers even higher, and help to focus on creativity.

There is no need for a special attic design for the workshop. Its arrangement can take place during the operation of the room. You can paint the walls while working on creating a new painting. Or apply other processing techniques by completing the next order.

But the base still needs to be created.

It is better to make the walls white by treating them with a primer, then you can decorate them in accordance with any fantasies.

Take care of the lighting. Adequate natural or artificial light is required. Position the tool racks along the wall. They can be triangular or other non-standard shape due to the peculiar structure of the ceiling.

If you work with paint, glue or other toxic substances, take care of a good hood so as not to get poisoned..

In general, for the design of an attic for a workshop, your author’s ideas are best suited, which will present you as a master and reflect the inner world..

Library

Another option for the interior of the attic is a quiet and cozy library. In this room you have the opportunity to create the look of an antique library with all its features. Find matching bookshelves, build a fireplace, place a rocking chair covered with a blanket.