Finishing an attic is an efficient way to add livable square footage to your home. With their sloped ceilings, odd-shaped recesses, dormers, and exposed rafters, attics can be a bit quirky to decorate. Here are a few suggestions to simplify this home improvement task.

How to Turn a Finished Attic Into a Bedroom

1. Use Every Nook & Cranny

Every bedroom needs ample storage to reduce clutter. Use modular sets of cubbies, bookcases, shelving, and cabinets with doors to fit under eaves and into awkward niches.

Be clever with furnishings to gain additional storage capacity. Storage Ottomans, for example, function as both comfortable footrests and places that can hold extra sets of bedding.  

Even better, have your remodeler include a wall-sized closet to make the most of your available space, especially if you plan to use the attic as a master bedroom.

2. Light Up a Cathedral Ceiling  

If you have the headroom because of a steeply sloped cathedral ceiling, hang a statement chandelier, pendant, or light-and-fan fixture to accent the bedroom’s verticality. It will create a focal point that draws the eye up, increasing drama and grandeur.  

Alternatively, have your home improvement contractor install skylights. Not only do these features provide ample daylight, but they also offer ventilation and natural cooling. 

3. Go Bright & White

Painted surfaces reflect more light than carpet or hardwood. If the available space in your attic is limited, make it appear larger by painting walls, ceilings, floors, doors, and furniture in a coordinated palette of light ivories and creams. When everything in a bedroom shares the same bright tone, even the smallest attic will feel airier.

4. Maintain Privacy

Motorized solar shades on windows that can’t be easily reached allow you to control how much light and heat you let into an attic bedroom and help you maintain privacy. 

Residential window tints also work well to provide coverage and reduce glare. 

If you need help finishing an attic to gain an extra bedroom, contact Santoro Home Improvements in New Haven, CT. They specialize in home remodeling upgrades that add comfort, value, and convenience. Whether you’re adding a bathroom or remodeling a kitchen, you can rely on their expertise. Visit them online to learn more about their residential remodeling services. Call (203) 287-9787 to schedule a consultation and obtain a quote for your next home improvement project.