Interior designers' advice
Interior design: how to arrange an attic bedroom?
Arranging an attic bedroom can be a challenge: every slope of the roof and every nook offers the opportunity to create a unique and comfortable space. Discover practical advice and ingenious ideas from our interior designers to maximize the use of each of your square centimeters, while preserving the architectural charm of your attic bedroom.
Optimize the space available under slope
One of the major challenges of arranging an attic bedroom is maximizing the space under the slope. Rather than viewing these sloping areas as constraints, turn them into functional assets.
Opt for custom-made furniture that fits perfectly to the corners of the roof, providing smart storage solutions without sacrificing the beauty and uniqueness of your room. Built-in shelves or built-in sloping wardrobes are ideal for exploiting every available corner of your bedroom, while built-in drawers under the bed can accommodate clothes and linens, freeing up floor space.
Also consider using modular and multifunctional furniture that adapts to the particular configuration of the attic rooms. By judiciously optimizing the space under the slope, you can arrange your bedroom to make it practical and aesthetic.
Favor low furniture
To visually optimize space and facilitate circulation in an attic bedroom, choose low furniture. Furniture elements like futon beds, low nightstands and compact dressers help create a light, uncluttered atmosphere. By choosing furniture with a refined design, you will avoid visually overloading the space you have.
Platform beds are also particularly suitable because the space underneath will allow you to opt for ingenious storage solutions. Select floor lighting or wall lamps to minimize visual clutter on the ceiling. By favoring low furniture, you can create an attic bedroom which offers a feeling of calm.
Maximize the space of the attic bedroom with suitable storage
When it comes to attic bedrooms, the art of storage becomes an essential key to exploiting every available square centimeter in a functional and aesthetic way.
Opt for tailor-made solutions such as modular shelves that adapt perfectly to the irregular shapes of inclined walls. Built-in cabinets up to the ceiling not only provide generous storage space, but they also help to accentuate the verticality of the room, creating a sense of height. Don’t hesitate to use baskets and storage boxes to organize the space.
To best arrange an attic bedroom, intelligently exploit the areas under the windows or unused spaces under the attic by using, for example, benches with integrated storage. These benches can serve as additional seating while cleverly hiding practical storage spaces. Also consider the bed with built-in drawers to maximize the use of space under the bed: ideal for storing seasonal bedding or less frequently used items.
By focusing on clever storage solutions adapted to the specificities of the attic bedroom, you will easily transform your sloping bedroom into a welcoming and well-organized room.
Decorate the room with light colors
When it comes to bringing life to an attic bedroom, light colors become your best allies. Opt for neutral tones such as white, beige, light gray or pastel shades to create a bright and airy atmosphere. Light colors reflect natural light, amplifying the feeling of space in rooms with sloping ceilings. Paint the walls and ceiling in similar shades to visually erase the corners and give a sense of continuity.
Integrate touches of bright colors through accessories such as cushions, blankets or decorative elements to add pep to the atmosphere without visually weighing down the space. Mirrors are also valuable allies for maximizing brightness and creating an illusion of depth.
For a warmer effect, do not hesitate to introduce light wood elements into the layout of the bedroom: they will bring a touch of nature and comfort. By playing skillfully with colors, you will transform your attic bedroom into an elegant and refined cocoon.
Install suitable decorative elements
When you design an attic bedroom, every decorative element counts to create a unique atmosphere. Opt for soft, lightweight textiles such as flowing curtains and plush rugs to soften the room's angular lines. Decorative cushions and throws can add touches of comfort while helping to create an interior that suits you.
Incorporate decorative elements suited to the space, such as pendant lights or wall lamps, to maximize lighting without taking up floor space. Well-placed designer mirrors can visually expand the space you have while adding character to your bedroom.
Indoor plants are great options for bringing a touch of freshness and vitality to your sloping bedroom. Choose plants adapted to these specific light conditions and place them strategically in your interior to highlight them.
By harmonizing the decorative elements with the general style of the room, you will create a coherent and welcoming atmosphere.
Use multiple lighting to enhance the room
Lighting plays a vital role in creating a warm and welcoming ambiance in an attic bedroom. Opt for multiple light sources to adjust the intensity according to your needs and highlight different aspects of the room. From bedside lamps to pendant lights, diversify the light sources to evenly illuminate every corner and thus eliminate shadowy areas.
Integrate lamps with a dimmer to modulate the lighting according to the time of day and your activities. Wall sconces are perfect for saving floor space while adding a decorative touch. Also consider lighting integrated into shelves or niches to highlight decorative objects.
Also consider natural light and let in as much daylight as possible by using lightweight curtains or blinds that allow light to filter through. Well-placed mirrors can also reflect natural light, amplifying the brightness in the room.
By skillfully combining multiple lights, you will create a balanced and functional ambiance in your attic bedroom. By following these tips, you will transform your attic room into a cozy cocoon where you will enjoy relaxing and unwinding.
