Zoning and design of an attic bedroom: decoration, furniture, color solutions and styles.

Features of an attic bedroom

A few nuances:

• In a small attic bedroom, you should not clutter the space with a lot of furniture.
• Since the attic is not a living space, you need to carefully consider the insulation of the floor, windows, walls and roof.
• For a large attic floor, it is advisable to apply zoning into different functional areas.
• The windows in this room must have a ventilation mode.
• According to Feng Shui, an attic with a sloping ceiling is not the most favorable place to live, since the inclined plane can exert psychological pressure and discomfort.

Zoning and planning

Due to its unusual shape, the attic space requires a non-standard planning approach, taking into account the type of roof. The attic floor very rarely has a straight and even ceiling, basically this plane is located at different angles, which contributes to the creation of inconvenient places and niches that can be used for different purposes.

Sleeping place

It is best to place the bed on the attic floor away from the stairs under the strongest slopes, thus you can solve the problem with remote places in the attic. Due to the pitched element with vertical beams, it will be possible to achieve zoning of the sleeping area. Also, to separate the sleeping area, lighter partitions, curtains or a canopy are often used.

The photo shows a bedroom in the attic with a sleeping area separated by a transparent partition.

Wardrobe

By structure, the attic space can be rectangular, triangular or asymmetrical. Taking into account these features, as well as the size of the attic floor, determine the location of the dressing room.

In a bedroom in the attic, which has a slope, the dressing area is equipped near the highest or lowest wall. A fairly rational solution is to place the dressing room in the corner. However, this option is distinguished by a very complex design and installation.

The photo shows a dressing room with sliding compartment doors in the interior of a bedroom in the attic.

With a balcony

With a balcony, the room acquires additional space and is filled with light. Such additional territory can be used to equip a work area, a place of rest, a mini-library, etc. Incredibly sophisticated design with plenty of natural light can be achieved with panoramic glazing of the balcony doors.

Bathroom and toilet

In the attic bedroom, you can install a bathtub, a shower cabin or equip a toilet. In such a case, you should take care to purchase a powerful hood to protect the attic from temperature changes and high humidity.

Frosted, transparent, glass partitions are often used as a zoning element, or both zones are left completely combined to give the atmosphere a special flavor.

Workplace

It is especially convenient to arrange a work area if there is a hipped roof, since this room can be easily divided into two identical parts. A good solution would be to convert the window sill into a functional table, place a mini-office in a niche or separate the workplace using a partition in the form of a cabinet, shelving unit, etc.

Color scheme

Color scheme plays a very important role in the design of the sleeping area. a palette that should harmoniously match the furnishings and design of the entire country house. Warm and pastel colors in beige, light blue, soft pink or peach shades will help bring a special calm to the atmosphere.

To visually expand the space in a small attic bedroom, it is appropriate to use light colors, which give the room a certain lightness and airiness.

In this room with a sloping ceiling, it is not advisable to use red, burgundy, orange and other too bright colors in large quantities.

The photo shows the design of a bedroom in the attic for a married couple with a child, made in light colors.

It is better to use rich shades fragmentarily or in a combined contrasting finish, thus it will be possible to form a truly dynamic design.

Styles

The variety of modern styles allows you to turn the attic space into a real design masterpiece.

Attic in the Provence style

This style is best suited for decorating a bedroom in the attic. Thanks to such a simple and measured design, it is possible to achieve a peaceful atmosphere.

Distinctive stylistic features of rustic Provence are wooden trim and furniture, which has an antique look or decoupage decor. French provincial design allows for floral wallpaper or textiles, glass chandeliers and carved furniture elements in a light design.

The photo shows an attic bedroom in the Provence style, decorated in a soft pink color scheme.

Bedroom in the loft style

The urban loft, which carries the atmosphere of an attic, fits especially organically into the bedroom in the attic.

The general stylistic picture of the industrial interior is represented by brickwork, concrete or casually plastered surfaces, the presence of open communications, ventilation pipes and rough beam floors. The multifunctional furniture, appliances and high-quality lighting add a modern touch to the decor.

The photo shows the design of a spacious men’s bedroom in the attic, made in the loft style.

Chalet

Thanks to this special style, you can achieve a truly spectacular design and an amazing cozy atmosphere in the room. Natural wood, present in the ceiling, wall, floor decoration or furniture, as well as a warm stone fireplace, subdued soft light and a fur blanket on a spacious bed, help with this.

Quite often, an attic bedroom has a large terrace. Especially incredibly attractive and interesting design in the chalet style can be created in a log house.

The photo shows the interior of a chalet-style bedroom, located in the attic of a wooden house.

Scandinavian

Nordic style is the embodiment of a cozy and calm design that promotes relaxation and comfortable rest. In the decoration of the Scandinavian interior, white or gray brickwork, plaster or natural wood are mainly found, adding a special naturalness to the atmosphere.

This stylistic direction, thanks to its light color scheme, is perfect for decorating a small attic.

High-tech

In this nano-style, reasonable moderate decoration in combination with high technologies is appropriate. The futuristic setting is mainly characterized by multi-level lighting and varied illumination in combination with laconic cladding and mirror, matte or glossy textures.

Classic

Especially The classic style fits harmoniously into more spacious attic spaces with large windows. Massive furniture, a large luxurious chandelier and rich decor will look great in such a space.

Classic finishing is characterized by high-quality and natural materials, such as wood or marble, and also has a noble color scheme, for example, in white, brown, olive, burgundy, blue and green tones.

Furniture can be decorated with carved elements or have precious fittings; heavy draped fabrics of beige, gold or cream shades are used as curtains.

How to arrange a bedroom?

Examples of competent arrangement of a bedroom:

• Curtains and other textiles. Particularly important is the choice of curtains, which can be made of either a transparent material that lets in light, or of a denser fabric that helps to shade the room. A fairly common solution for a bedroom are blinds or day-night curtains that do not let in daylight. For an attic space in a light design, bright decor in the form of pillows, bedspreads, blankets or a small rug located in the middle of the room or near the bed will be appropriate.
• Lighting on the attic floor. Due to its unusual shape, the attic space requires an unconventional approach to organizing lighting. As a central lamp in the attic, you can hang a chandelier and complement it with table lamps, sconces and floor lamps. Very often, spotlights or various lighting are installed in this room.
• Furniture. Due to the non-standard broken roof, the attic does not imply the choice of ordinary furniture and the possibility of arranging it along the walls. A more rational solution is built-in structures or custom-made models. First of all, in the attic, they think over the location of the sofa and bed, which is best installed under the roof slope. Also, the furnishings will be perfectly complemented by bedside tables, armchairs and spacious storage systems, such as sliding wardrobes, which are especially well placed under sloping arches.

The photo shows textile decoration of an attic bedroom in an oriental style.

You can provide the space with light by means of an additional window opening or a false window, in the form of a frame with tinted glass or a mirror illuminated by LED bulbs.

The photo shows the interior of an attic bedroom with lighting in the form of ceiling lamps and bedside lamps.

A sofa and a TV in a composition with several floor lamps will be excellent additional elements. In this way, it will be possible to create a comfortable area for relaxation and cozy pastime under the roof.

The photo shows a panoramic window in the attic bedroom, decorated with white transparent curtains with light brown drapes.

Finishing options

Popular finishing solutions:

• Ceiling. Particularly important in the design of the attic space is the design of a non-standard ceiling with inclined surfaces, beams and other nuances. To level the ceiling surface and give the environment a more comfortable look, use plasterboard. As a finishing touch, paint, stretch fabrics, clapboard or wallpaper are used.
• Walls. Wall decoration involves a fairly wide range of options, for example, painting, whitewashing, plastering or wallpapering. Very often in the interior there are PVC panels, which can differ in a wide variety of colors or imitation of natural textures. A more advantageous and original design is obtained using a combined finish or photo wallpaper, which adds special dynamics to the space.
• Floor. For the floor, it is advisable to choose a warm and pleasant to the touch covering with good sound insulation. For example, it is especially appropriate to use soft carpet or modular carpet tiles with a more durable base, parquet boards or laminate flooring, which greatly simplify the cleaning process.

The photo shows the design of an attic bedroom with a wooden ceiling in brown tones.

Currently, finishing materials are available in a huge range. When choosing, first of all, pay attention not only to beauty, but also to environmentally friendly and practical qualities.

The photo shows a small attic bedroom with walls lined with white brickwork.

Bedroom interior design

When arranging the attic, you can experiment with decor, such as soft pillows, fluffy blankets, carpets, candles, spectacular mirrors and other creative items with a touch of light eclecticism. The finishing touch to the interior will be live plants.

The photo shows the decoration of an attic bedroom, decorated in the shabby chic style.

A special coziness can be achieved by designing a ceiling with beams, which will look especially perfect in combination with clapboard. Such a ceiling combination will fit perfectly even in a small bedroom. An attic with such an architectural element as a bay window will form a complete interior image and provide additional space for a recreation area, reading corner or mini-greenhouse.

Examples of children’s bedrooms

An attic space with a gable roof is especially suitable for equipping a bedroom for two children. Thanks to such a layout, it is possible to form a separate area for each child.

Due to the non-standard geometry of the attic, it is possible to implement a variety of creative ideas, for example, to equip an additional window in the roof, through which the sun’s rays will penetrate during the day, and at night the stars will be visible.

An attic room for a teenager is practically no different from an adult bedroom. To create a youth design, you can use any ultra-modern styles, such as a loft. The presence of wooden beams, brick or other rough finishes will perfectly complement the living space for a guy.

The photo shows the interior of a small teenage attic bedroom for a girl.