Have you been looking at your empty attic and thinking about how useful it could be? We love the idea of transforming that versatile space into an actual room that you and your family can spend time in! Whether you decide to make it an extra bedroom, a cozy getaway, or an office, it’ll be like having a bonus room that you got to design however you need!
Check out these 15 finished product photos that will inspire you to make some DIY decor magic in your own attic too!
1. Rustic attic desk space
2. Well lit attic office
If your attic has a skylight or big windows, try creating a well lit office space just like this one by
3. Attic hammock bed
This giant hammock bed idea, featured on
4. Games room
Sometimes it’s great to have a space meant specifically for hosting guests! Whether you’re hosting the weekly party to watch the game or having friends over to play board games, building a games room dedicated to entertainment is the perfect way to use extra attic space. You can even get fun with decor like
5. Children’s bunk room
If your attic space has very short ceilings then it’s perfect for a children’s room! Take
6. Comfy TV room
This comfy TV room by
7. Rustic extra bedroom
Particularly if you live in an old house with large wooden beams, a peaked roof in the attic makes the perfect space for a beautiful, minimalist, and rustic style extra bedroom. Make sure there are lots of blankets and a cozy chair to sit in, just like in this room on
8. Light, quiet room
Sometimes a home needs a quiet space that’s free from electronics like TVs and computers. Attics rooms are the perfect space for that, especially if they’re bright with good windows! Find a comfy chair and a small bunk and lay out magazines, books, and musical instruments, just like this design from
9. Attic shelving and storage
Most people’s attics aren’t visited by guests very often, which makes them the perfect place for rooms that might get messy.
10. Walk in closet room
Is your regular closet over flowing with clothes and shoes? Does your house have a lot less closet space than what you wish you had? Then it’s definitely time to repurpose your unused attic space into a luxurious closet, just like
11. Low children’s bunk room
We’ve already talked about how low ceilings make attic bedrooms great for kids, so why not make it part of the appeal so they can have fun with it? Try a design like this one by
12. Sewing room
If you’re a sewing enthusiast then you know how much of a mess making garments from scratch can make! Transforming the attic into a sewing room, rather than a room near the main traffic area in your house, keeps that mess out of the way and gives you a private area to work in. We love this attic room with lots of desk space on
13. Attic reading nook
If your attic room is small enough that a bed doesn’t fit comfortably in it, hope isn’t lost for creating a cozy space. Instead of a bed, try building a window seat with lots of shelving for books, just like this reading nook from
14. Attic “tree house”
Very small attic spaces are better for novelty sleeping spaces than full on guest bedrooms. We love this idea from
15. Pool room
If your attic area has a wide floor space, measure it out to see if a pool or billiards table will fit in the centre and still leave space for some seating around it! This space featured on
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