An Attic BedroomBuilding an attic bedroom is by far the most popular choice when homeowners plan a loft conversion. And that isn’t really surprising as lofts make an absolutely ideal space for a new bedroom. The great thing about any roof space is ……it’s empty. Your loft design can take advantage of that by incorporating all the ideas you’ve always wanted to try. An attic bedroom makes an ideal master suite, children’s room or even an ultra-special guest room. (Personally I would say that your new attic bedroom is too good to use for guests but you may be a more considerate host than I). Using your imagination and interior loft design skills your new room can be an oasis of calm and tranquility. Sound-proofing and double glazing on your roof windows will ensure you can relax in peace in the highest point of the house. Master Bedroom When you are considering your new attic bedroom the first decision is ‘just how far up the luxury scale’ do you want to go? Will you include an en-suite with shower and lose some space or are you happy to use your current bathroom and dedicate the whole of your roof space to your new bedroom? When planning a new bedroom as a loft conversion it is common, and sensible, to include an en-suite bathroom. Not only does this add a touch of luxury you could argue that is more or less essential as you don't want to be racing down the stairs if you're caught short during the night. The key to all interior loft design is making best use of space. Sloping walls and less height mean that space has to be utilised well. Innovative storage solutions and careful selection of furniture is essential and consider lighting – lots of light through electrically operated and large loft windows will ensure a light and airy feel. Your choice of décor and furnishings will reflect your taste but some suggestions are: Contemporary Romantic Rustic Oriental A major consideration when planning an attic bedroom is plumbing. Even if you decide not to have en-suite facilities the addition of central-heating in your roof space will probably mean that your existing boiler will need upgrading. You should certainly enlist professional help here. The good news is that the extra plumbing needed for radiators and showers etc., should be quite straight forward to install. Children’s Bedroom Children’s bedroom designs can be great fun and the bed, naturally enough, should be the centre-piece. There are many companies who supply children’s beds in great designs such as racing cars for boys or four-posters for girls. The bedding and soft furnishings can all be matched to the bed design along with accessories such as lamps. One of the prime considerations in a child’s attic bedroom must of course be safety. The loft window should (and probably will be anyway) inaccessible with the blinds operated electrically. The loft stairs should also be user friendly with handrails. One other thing to remember. Kids will be kids but they grow up quickly. In a few years your child will be a teenager (complete with ‘attitude’) so make sure your new loft room can be easily transformed in a teenagers pad. Which brings us onto….. Teenagers Bedroom You probably won’t get much input here! Hand over the cash, stand back and watch the funky and bizarre furniture arriving along with enough electrical gadgets to open a superstore. Of course it all depends on which fad your teenager is ‘into’ at the time or if they prefer a more cool and mature look. And you may even be pleasantly surprised. Most teenagers have a an excellent design sense and they will have a great time individualising their attic bedroom with colour and must have accessories. And, even better, it won’t be that long before they up sticks and move out leaving you able to reclaim their room and transform it into that home office or den you’ve always wanted. Click here to download Punch Software to create 3D designs of your new loft rooms
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