Hi, friends! This is the second post on our recent attic renovation project, and today, I am answering, ‘How to create a bedroom in your attic!’ Let’s dive in! sharing everything we did to create a beautiful bedroom for our clients!
I recently shared the project scope and gave you a behind the scenes of the landing area makeover, complete with attic storage and custom built-ins! You can read that post here: Attic Renovation Revealed: Custom Built – ins and Storage Solutions. We needed to address 3 areas for this attic project: #1 the Landing, #2 the Bedroom Area, #3 the Office Area. Today, I am sharing about how we tackled the bedroom area. Let’s jump in!
Today’s Focus: How to Create a Bedroom in Your Attic
As with any project, it is best accomplished when you are able to break it down a bit. Here is our breakdown:
- Assess the Area
- Address the Issues
- Create some Personality
Assessing the Bedroom Area
As you can see, there was an area that was designated for a bedroom. Unfortunately, there was a lack of definition and privacy which left this “bedroom” dysfunctional.
Below, you can see the area cleared out. Even without the
Addressing the Issues
First, we needed to ensure separation for the bedroom area and add some privacy. Below is a picture of the wall we constructed to make sure there was plenty of privacy for this bedroom design.
Next, we focused on functionality. It may seem obvious but two key ingredients to having a functional bedroom are 1) ensuring appropriate sleeping accommodations, 2) good lighting, and 3) easy & accessible storage near the bed. Well, consider those boxes checked, checked, and checked! We place the bed in front of these windows and added a small nightstand with a bit of storage to each side. Finally, we added two lamps to provide some additional ambient lighting. Oh, and I love how this looks in Black and White!
We were also able to leave a little room for this dresser to stay in the room and meet some storage needs right in their space. Styling it with clever greenery and a subtle landscape brings a little pretty to this practical!
Create Some Personality When Adding a Bedroom to Your Attic
Finally, the fun part! Adding character, style, and personalization to the bedroom. This is such an important part of design, and for our client, we worked hard to add the colors and style our clients desired while accommodating the hope for a place to sit and a place for their dog to rest with this clever and stylish dog house : )
Design & Products for the Attic Landing
Before I share all of the products for this attic bedroom, I want to share the vision with you. The design board, shown on the right, shows just that! The ideas and vision we put together for this design. Some of the products and ideas changed during the project installation. This is a normal part of the process and can sometimes happen, but I wanted to share the design board with you because I think it helps you gather a sense of the process for our interior design projects.
I also want to give a shout out to 518 Floor Care for their amazing installation of these hardwood floors. They do a fantastic job and ensure a smooth process for our clients! Here’s the flooring we chose for this attic project! You can check them out on their website or on the Facebook page.
PRO TIP:
When completing a design like this attic renovation, be sure to use the same flooring throughout. It will keep your design looking cohesive and will also keep your eye flowing from room to room!
Final Thoughts When Planning Your Attic Renovation
Sometimes it is hard to imagine a renovation in your own home, and you may be wondering how or if this is a project is one you should consider. Well, let me pose a question and answer to you!
Adding a bedroom to your attic can unlock significant benefits, from increasing the value of your home and maximizing your living space to creating a unique and functional room. If you have the right space and budget, it’s a great way to enhance your home’s value and utility in the long run.
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Sarah ;)
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