12 Ways to Transform the Most Under-appreciated Room in the House
-K. Jane Satorius
Push aside those boxes of old books, out-of-fashion clothes and “what is this” junk, and transform your attic into something way more interesting than a resting place for long-forgotten belongings.
Your loftiest room is the perfect place for an imaginative experiment. An extra bedroom or office is useful, but why not think even further outside the box and create a truly special hideaway? Check out these creative attic spaces and be inspired!
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Boho Paradise
Scratch your itch to live like a creative nomad, just by hanging out upstairs. Key ingredients: jewel tones, exotic fabrics, lanterns, rugs, and tons of cushions.
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Meditation Space
There’s something nice about the idea of expanding your mind on the top floor. And since mindfulness doesn’t require much in the way of furniture, this can be an affordable transformation.
Clear out the clutter, polish the floors, paint the walls a calming color (or leave them bare), add a yoga mat or meditation pillow, and you’re in business! Bonus if your attic has a view of treetops or sky.
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All White
Cancel out the dark, musty attic cliché with fresh white paint and light streaming in from the windows. Leave natural wood exposed in areas for a rustic touch.
Related story on Yahoo Makers: 6 DIY Wood Wall Treatments
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Secret Chamber
Fill your attic with heirlooms and finds from your travels and create a special hideaway. Instead of being a place to store your old but treasured stuff, your attic could be a showcase.
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Nothing But Bed
Tiny space? Try filling it with a giant bed. There’s just something cozy about sleeping up in the rafters.
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Swing Time
It’s hard not to smile when you’re swinging in a hammock. Hang one up one in your attic, and you might lighten the mood of your whole house.
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Gather Around
Line the entire space with a giant sofa, park a table in the center, invite your friends, and get lost in conversation.
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The Artist Is In
Set up your easel, workshop, or craft table. You could go bare-bones, and leave the space unfinished—you’ll be flinging paint around anyway. Or go the sleek route and outfit your studio with finished walls and floors and organized storage space for all your materials and projects.
Related story on Yahoo Makers: 8 Organizing Tips for Your Perfect Crafting Space
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Film Club
This transformation can be as simple as setting up a flat-screen and surrounding it with seating and floor cushions, or as elaborate as installing a state-of-the-art entertainment system and super-luxe theater seating.
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Private Library
Call yourself the mad bookworm in the attic. This one is an especially great DIY project, since shelves, in their simplest version, are only a hardware store trip away.
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Save the Rafters
Keep the walls, ceiling, and floors bare and rustic. Not only will you save yourself all that painting work, but you’ll feel like you’re in an Alpine chalet.
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Skylights
We’re not sure it gets more romantic than sleeping under a glass ceiling during a summer rain.
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