How to decorate an attic room?

What can be done in the attic?

You don't have to come up with an idea for an attic from scratch, just look on the Internet and find a suitable one. But before deciding which room to make in the attic, we propose to figure out which locations are definitely not suitable.

In the photo there is a light office under the roof

Designers do not recommend using the attic in a private home as the main living room, dining room or kitchen. Kitchen - a frequently used room, besides, for comfortable cooking, you will have to stretch not only electricity, but also water supply and sewage.

If the kitchen is downstairs, and dining room in the attic - it will be just uncomfortable for you to walk on stairs up and down with plates and mugs, there is a great risk of dropping food, getting burned.

Living room - a place to gather family and friends. It is advisable to place it near the kitchen and toilet, so that you yourself and your guests do not have to walk up the stairs. Getting up and down can be quite dangerous, especially after a few strong drinks.

Pictured is a library in the attic

Most often, a room in the attic is used as a main or additional bedroom, a playroom, a cinema, a lounge area, an office, and a library. These rooms are visited less often than the kitchen or living room, do not require communications, the design of the attic is easy to design for any needs.

Arrangement of the attic under bedroom requires the main thing - comfortable bed, the rest of the elements are purchased and installed at will. A large bed is placed in the center, under the highest point of the roof. In the nursery or guest room, two single beds are allowed, they are usually pushed to the walls, and between them they are installed bedside tables or desktops.

Advice! If there is a roof window in the attic, take care of comfortable curtains - preferably automatic ones. In the bedroom, you will have to close them every evening and open them every morning.

Among the ideas for the attic, you can often find game or lounge area... These loft rooms include comfortable frameless armchairs or loungers (or use soft rugs and throw pillows on the floor), a game console, a TV or projector, a snack table, a small bar or refrigerator.

If you like to spend evenings playing games, add a billiard or poker table to your attic room, and place your collection of table games in the public domain.

Writing desk in office installed under the attic or near a regular window. If space permits, complement the loft interior with a comfortable sofa to take breaks. Will not be superfluous racks, shelves or cabinets - they store books, documents.

Another idea for an attic will appeal to creative people - they make out under the roof of the house studio... Its purpose depends on your hobby: music, painting, sewing, carpentry, pottery.

Important! For a music studio, do not forget about soundproofing - it is thought over and implemented at the finishing stage.

Finishing recommendations

Whatever idea you choose for the attic, the first stage of the design will be the renovation.As with any other room, you need solve 3 problems: finishing the ceiling, walls, floor.

Floor in the attic, experts advise equipping with a warm floor system - especially if the room will be used by children. Cover with anything on top, but it is better to choose relatively warm materials: that is, not porcelain stoneware or stone, but a board, parquet, laminate, linoleum.

In the photo there is a spacious bright nursery

Ceiling - an important element of the room in the attic. Only due to its shape, it already serves as an accent and attracts attention, so the finish cannot be of poor quality. Ceiling design options in a private house:

• Drywall. With the help of GKL sheets, it is easy to create a smooth surface, hide the insulated roof, wiring and other technical issues. Another advantage is that the material is easy to cut and bend, which means it is suitable for finishing any shape. The sheets are placed at a distance of 4-6 mm from each other, the gap helps to avoid creases when moving the roof in harsh climatic conditions. Then the seams are putty, and the surface is painted or pasted over with wallpaper.
• Lining... The classic option for a home or summer cottage. Wood is a natural, affordable, economical option. Wood, unlike hl, is not afraid of roof movements - it can move a little, shrink and expand under the influence of temperature and humidity. The ceiling is left in the shade of natural wood, covered with protective oil, wax or varnish. Or they are painted in light colors - this is especially true for an attic with low ceilings.
• Plywood. Plywood sheets are easy to install, with its help it is easy to achieve both urban and natural effect. Usually create a flat, uniform surface or used in combination with ceiling beams.
• Stretch ceiling. Despite the complexity of the shape, professionals will easily and quickly stretch the PVC film - it will not take you time and effort. Insulation and wiring will hide behind it. And the film itself can slightly correct the geometry: for example, with a glossy surface, the room in the attic will be visually larger.

The last surface is walls... Their finishes are fairly standard: wallpaper, paint, lining, PVC panels. More often they still use good old coloring - it is fast, simple and aesthetically pleasing. In addition, it allows you to implement design solutions: for example, to apply drawings or patterns on the walls.

Important! If the main part is occupied by the roof, and the walls of the attic are short (up to 1.5 m), you can visually raise them using vertical lines. Complex painting, patterned wallpaper or the installation of a beautiful vertical lining can cope with this.

What preparatory work needs to be done?

The estimate depends on when you decide to make the living room in the attic - during the construction of the house or after all the work is completed? Naturally, laying communications, making insulation and making other preparations is easier at the stage of creating a house.

Have you decided on the arrangement when the house is ready? First of all, check the attic space for compliance with the living area:

1. Ceiling height. Even a child will be uncomfortable in a small room below 2 meters: therefore, a low space will have to come up with another unusual purpose.
2. Lighting. First, it is desirable to have window openings: on the roof or in the walls, small or large windows - it doesn't matter. The main thing is that they are. If there are no windows or they are too small, find out if you can cut them open or expand them and do it. An attic without natural lighting will be extremely uncomfortable. Secondly, do not forget about the electricity supply - frankly speaking, it is unlikely that this nuance was taken into account in the plan or at the stage of organizing construction, so you will have to do the wiring from scratch.
3. Heat. The work is carried out in two directions: wall and roof insulation (using mineral insulation or foam), heating laying. The easiest way is to make a warm floor, but you can install electric, gas or water radiators.
4. Air.The main rule: the smaller the size and number of windows, the more attention you pay to ventilation - equipment for forced air circulation will help to avoid the formation of condensation, fungus, mold, and other disadvantages.

That is, what kind of rough work you have to do:

• cutting and design of window openings in case of their absence;
• electricity supply;
• summing up water communications, if required;
• insulation;
• ventilation system lining.

Important! Do not forget about a high-quality and ergonomic ladder, it should be as safe as possible for all family members.

In what style is it better to arrange?

The standard design used in a private home is rustic... This includes the style country or provence... In the first case, a stake is placed on a wooden texture, rough decor, and natural materials. In the decoration, lining and massive beams are used, in the decor - animal skins, classic natural fabrics (linen, cotton, leather). Acceptable prints - check, strip. A fireplace is often present.

Provencal village much more sophisticated. The color scheme is light here - white, gray, beige, pastel. The prints on textiles and wallpapers are also delicate, mostly floral. The wood is used in large quantities, but its surface is painted over.

On the picture country style bedroom

Modern interiors are actively using Scandinavian style... The abundance of white combined with warm wood and natural decor is the perfect solution for a small attic.

You can also equip the attic in an ultra-modern style. high tech... In this case, the walls and ceiling are made smooth, most often white. Decor is used to a minimum, as are prints - monochromatic surfaces are at the forefront. A combination of white with black or dark brown is often used.

In brick or concrete buildings, a design in the style of loft... Naked brickwork, dark wooden beams, glass and metal structures - the combination of these industrial details gives the room a special chic.

The photo shows a modern attic with a stove

Ideas for arranging a small attic

Space does not always mean comfort. A small, compact attic has a special charm and powerful potential. What can be done literally on 5-7 square meters?

You don't need a lot of space to sleep - put a comfortable bed in the center, two small tables along the edges (although you can do without them!). Voila - a cozy bedroom for two is ready. In a bedroom for one, you can save space by using a narrow bed, and place a desk or a comfortable reading chair next to it.

Built-in shelves for storing your favorite interesting books and other things, a couple of bean bag chairs or a conveniently located sofa - perhaps this is the best way to instill in yourself and your children a love of reading. Do not forget about the lighting: reading in the dark is harmful.

You won't need bright light and bulky furniture: decorate the attic with beautiful garlands, put several beanbag chairs or sun loungers. Complete at your discretion: a game console with TV, a hookah area, a tea table, a platform for board games.

Even a small attic is a great place to add extra functional space on the top floor. Do not skimp on preparatory and rough work in order to get a useful and cozy room for the whole family as a result.