How to Decorate An Attic Bedroom

Convert any attic into a bedroom.

Most houses and homes have one large living area on the main floor and an attic above the ceiling for storage. Converting and then decorating an attic bedroom can be very challenging because often times there are stairs and sloping roof lines to contend with. But with a little creativity and decorating sense, you can end up with a beautiful master suite bedroom.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. Decide where you want your bed to be. A good place would be off to one side of the attic bedroom and not in the middle of the room. Try to also pick a spot where the roof is higher, this way you will have room to install a ceiling fan over your bed. Attic bedrooms can get very hot in the summer months, even with central air conditioning, so you will really be glad that you have a fan over your bed when the summer heat kicks in.

2. Now that your sleeping area is off to one side of your attic bedroom, you should have more space on the other side for a seating area. Choose a couple of comfortable chairs or a small sofa or loveseat, you want a cozy place to relax, but you don't want to overwhelm the space with furniture.

3. Add some end tables and lighting next to a window for the perfect spot to curl up and read a good book. Get a wardrobe closet to hang clothes in, bring in a dresser and your attic bedroom is complete.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a ceiling fan to your attic bedroom for hot summer months