See how Shea transformed her parent's bonus room into a space for the whole family.
Discover inspiring attic room designs that transform your unused space into creative playrooms for kids. Explore ideas that combine whimsical themes, bright colors, and educational features to create the perfect environment for play, learning, and imagination. Whether you're looking for a magical retreat or a multifunctional play area, find tips and inspiration to make the most of your attic space, turning it into a cherished part of your home where children can thrive and explore.
BEFORE When we bought our home 7 years ago, the upstairs felt like it was mostly unfinished, other than one room – the guest room. Our first move was to finish the open attic room, dry walling it, and adding electric and flooring. We did that almost immediately when we moved in, and it then became Charlie’s bedroom. In the rush of day-to-day life we ended up leaving the rest of the upstairs mostly as-is, ignoring this large chunk of unused space at the top of our stairs. It became a dumping ground of toys, workout equipment we didn’t use enough, and clutter. Finally, at the end of 2023, I felt ready to tackle fixing the space up. I envisioned it light and bright, with a floor to ceiling bookshelf, housing games and books and creative projects. I wanted the space to feel like a cozy nook, and hideaway from everyday life where we could be creative together as a family. The first step was of course to add skylights! I had installed VELUX skylights in the A-Frame upstate, 9 to be exact, and we absolutely loved the ease of install and ease of use! The skylights are solar-powered, and …
With a clever organization an attic can be transformed into anything based on your needs. Check these attic room ideas that will inspire you.
Our 3rd Floor design plan is live! Nordic inspired design has this space feeling bright, cozy, and clean.
What starts as a kitchen remodel evolves into an aging-in-place program that transforms an entire home—and uncovers its history in the process.
Back by popular demand, a deep dive into every product Shea used to style her parent's bonus room.
An attic can be converted into a cozy and inviting bedroom for kids, guest, or even your master bedroom. See this 21+ attic bedroom ideas!
Transform a small bedroom, den, or even a room above your garage into a fun bonus room! Use these bonus room ideas to help inspire your dream home gym, craft room, TV nook, and more.
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From home offices to sweeping primary bedroom suites, the sky's the limit when it comes to attic room ideas. We share interior designers' favorite attic rooms that make the most of a tiny (or, in some cases, not-so-tiny) space.
If you're lucky enough to have an accessible attic space, you're one step away from a unique feature that will boost the value of your home.
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Sharing my organized attic today! Along with our extra room above the garage. Remember back in January when I came up with a one year plan to organize my home? You can see what area of my home I’m organizing each month here. (It’s not too late to start a plan for your home!) I’m...
Small attic spaces with low ceilings can often feel restrictive or remain unused in many homes. However, with a little creativity and thoughtful design, these cozy nooks can be transformed into functional and aesthetically pleasing