11 Quirky Ways to Make the Most of your Attic

If you are fortunate enough to have an attic room in your home, you can make the most of it by using it in a variety of different and often quirky ways. From creating a private bedroom through to making a fabulous man cave, this is a room that can be used for all sorts of purposes.

If you live in an older property, there is a chance that you may have an attic room in your home. Many older homes have spacious top floor attic rooms with unique styles and shapes. However, they are often left to waste or turned into junk rooms, which is a real shame. These are rooms that have character and charm as well as providing a private space that is tucked away from the rest of the home.

Great ideas to make the most of your attic

There are so many different things you can do with your attic room to make the most of it. You can add furniture such as tub chairs, a bar, and games tables to create a fabulous games room or go to town with stylish decor to create a fairytale bedroom. All you need is imagination and creativity.

Some great ideas to make use of your attic room

If you have a spacious attic room but have no idea what to do with it, here are some ideas that could be ideal for you. The options include:

• Transform it into a fairytale bedroom: Hidden away from the rest of the house, this is the perfect place to create a fairytale bedroom. Use plenty of pastels, lace, and sparkly ornaments to create the perfect space for younger girls and girlie adults.
• Create the perfect games den: You will enjoy having a dedicated place to go with your friends for games and entertainment. With some comfortable furniture, a range of games and consoles, TV and music facilities, and even a bar, you can turn the attic into the perfect den.
• Make it into a quiet study: With the attic being distanced from the rest of the house, it is the ideal place to set up your home office or study. You can invest in some office furniture and a signal booster for your wifi if necessary. You can then enjoy peace and quiet whenever you are working or studying.
• Create a spa bathroom: If you enjoy having a little ‘me’ time when you are having a relaxing bath, you could consider turning the attic room into a secluded spa bathroom. You can kit it out with a freestanding bath and a range of beautiful marble (or marble-style) decor to transform it into the spa bathroom of your dreams.
• Make it into an entertainment area for the kids: If the kids are always having their friends over to watch movies and sleepover, you can create an entertainment and sleep area for occasions such as these. Add a big screen TV, games consoles, beanbags, and perhaps bunk beds, and you have the perfect kids’ sleepover den.
• Create a stylish guest room: Another option for your attic room is to turn it into a guest room. This is ideal for when you have people over to stay, as it provides them with the convenience and comfort of a place to stay while still enabling them to enjoy privacy.
• Make it into your own library: If you love to read but rarely get any peace to do this, you could turn your attic space into a library. Invest in some bookcases or shelves and then fill them with your favourite reading material. Throw in some comfy chairs and rugs, and you have the perfect place to settle down and immerse yourself in your favourite book.
• Rent it out: For those that are looking to make use of the attic room and make some extra income, you could actually rent out the room. Of course, you would need to give the renter access to communal areas of the home but many would be delighted to be able to rent a private attic room within your home.  
• Make it into a home cinema: Many people dream of having their own home cinema. Well, with today’s huge TVs, surround sound equipment, and some spare room, you can achieve this dream. Your attic is perfect for creating a home cinema for your friends and family to enjoy – all you need is seating and entertainment equipment to start enjoying a whole new experience.
• Music studio: For those that love music – whether it is listening or playing – the attic room could be the perfect location for your music studio. You won’t annoy others in the household with your music because you will be tucked away. You can also enjoy privacy so you can get on with listening to or creating music.
• Work studio: There are many people that now make their own creations to give as gifts or sell online. This includes everything from homemade greetings cards through to scented candles, jewellery and artwork. If this is something that you enjoy doing, you can transform the attic room into your own work studio so you have a dedicated place to design and bring your creations to life.

Add value and saleability to the home

If you leave your attic room untouched, it can start to get damp, mouldy, and unsightly. However, creating a new room and keeping it properly maintained means you have a whole new area of the home that you can use. This not only benefits you but will add to the value and saleability of your home if you decide to move on in the future.