Lofts don’t have to just be for storing clutter. From guest bedrooms to art studios, there are many exciting practical uses for these spaces. Below are a few ideas of alternative uses for your attic.
Guest bedroom
If you regularly have guests staying round, turning your attic into a guest bedroom could be a great idea for giving guests their own space. This could contain a double bed, a chest of drawers for them to store their clothes and even potentially an en-suite bathroom. You’ll need to thoroughly declutter your attic to make it a comfortable space – moving items into a local storage facility could be a solution. Making sure that the attic is insulated and free of pests could also be important for encouraging a comfortable stay.
Children’s bedroom
Got multiple children sharing a single bedroom? Turning your attic into an additional bedroom could prevent your kids having to share a room, giving each of them their own private space. Your child could help decorate the space. This post offers some tips on how to turn an attic into a bedroom.
Home office
A lot more of us are working from home, but few of us have our own dedicated space to use as an office. Quite often the living room, dining room or a bedroom ends up being used as an office, where distractions can sometimes be an issue. Turning your attic into a home office could give you a private space to concentrate on your work. Make sure that the space is insulated and has electricity.
Library
For those who are avid readers, a loft could potentially make a great library for storing books. It could also be a calming space to escape to when reading books – you could set up a reading nook with an armchair or a window seat to sit and read. Make sure that the attic is completely damp-proof so that your books don’t get damaged.
Art studio
If you enjoy painting or sculpting, a loft could make a great space for an art studio. You could set up an easel or workbench under a skylight and create art without distractions. This could also be a great space to store your creations and art supplies.
Games room
An attic could also be transformed into a games room. You could set up pub games here like a dartboard or even a pool table (just make sure that the floor is stable enough to support the table and consider how you will get it in). Alternatively, an attic could make a great space for playing video games.
Dressing room
Ever wanted to own a walk-in wardrobe? An attic could make the perfect space to store all your clothes instead of having clutter up your bedroom. You could go here to choose your clothes and potentially even add a dresser table with a mirror for doing make-up. If the room is large enough, you may even be able to store the whole family’s clothes here, freeing up space in all the bedrooms.