{"id":97411,"date":"2019-08-28T11:38:34","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T15:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=97411"},"modified":"2019-08-28T11:38:35","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T15:38:35","slug":"attic-room-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/attic-room-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Remodel Your Attic into a Beautiful and Usable Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Attics are often overlooked despite\nhaving the greatest potential<\/a> in most\nhomes (garages are a close second). Instead of using the attic as storage space\nfor strings of broken holiday lights, boxes of unsorted family photos and\nclothes you\u2019ll never wear again, transform your attic from the set a\nspider-webbed horror into a beautiful and usable space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five attic room ideas<\/a> to consider\nwhen you decide to reclaim this space: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kid
Kid reading book in a modern attic<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

1. Home office\/crafting space\/reading room<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The sloping\nceilings of most attics make these rooms ideal for sitting or lounging. The effort required to get up\nto the attic guarantees it will be a low-traffic area, so you can count on\nfewer interruptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exposed\nbeams in many attics offer all kinds of opportunities to customize seating and\nwork areas with built-in shelves. Take advantage of nooks and crannies, in\naddition to harnessing whatever natural light the attic gets. Think window seats with storage in a dormer window,\nlong tables with benches under one of the sloping walls, or even a hammock\nsuspended from the center beam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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exercise bench in an attic<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. Spa bathroom\/home gym<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Continuing\nthe \u201cget away from it all\u201d theme, installing a luxurious spa bathroom with a\ndeep tub is a wonderful idea. Naturally, if you take this approach, installing plumbing where\nthere\u2019s never been any before might mean incurring some major expenses. If your idea of exercise is\nlifting weights or practicing yoga, the large open space can be transformed into\na home gym or yoga studio. Whether you choose the spa or gym option (or a\ncombination of both), adequate insulation and ventilation will be a huge factor\nin your renovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Master
Master bedroom with wooden posts in an attic<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. Master bedroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The attic\ncan be the ultimate retreat if your children are old enough to sleep on another\nfloor or if your home has a small footprint. Relocating the master bedroom with\nan en suite in the attic can be a brilliant use of otherwise wasted space. Depending\non how you choose to decorate, an attic can be the room to showcase your\nindividuality or break the decorating mold of the rest of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nrenovating and decorating options for a large, raw space without an assigned\npurpose are almost infinite. Center the bed at the room\u2019s high point or put it\nin an attic nook. Create a reading, morning coffee or daydreaming space in\nfront of a window.  Use screens to create\nprivacy around the bed or choose a four-poster with curtains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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kid’s playroom in the attic<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4. Children\u2019s clubhouse or playroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once kids\ndiscover attics, they\u2019re fascinated by them in the same way that they love\ntreehouses. With their sloping ceilings, attics may be the perfect indoor spot for children old\nenough to play without much supervision. Rather than install a full bathroom,\nadd a powder room with a high partial wall. With any luck and enough toy boxes, this could be a major step\nin decluttering the more public areas of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you choose\na rustic decor theme, add some insulation to the attic walls and cover them\nwith barn boards that serve as instant art galleries for your children\u2019s masterpieces,\nincreasing both comfort and energy efficiency. If you’re prepared to supervise\nrestocking it, a mini fridge would let kids camp indoors while enjoying snacks\nand beverages. This area could also provide the perfect spot for a sleepover if\nyou furnish it with camp cots or daybeds. In a pinch, use it as an overflow\nguest room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of the option you pick,\nremodeling the attic to incorporate the space into your everyday life is a good\nthing. Any attic renovation ideas increase the number of bedrooms and your\nhome\u2019s resale value. You could also rent an extra attic bedroom with powder\nroom and bar fridge on a temporary basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attic renovation can be as extensive as\nyou like. Reclaiming the space can only enhance your home and its comforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"