Attic / Storage
Room for visiting families in Massachusetts. Bringing in an outdoor feeling inspired this attic guest suite in Waban. Interior designer Kelly Rogers began with a vibrant grass-green, trellis-patterned rug. She divided the 400-square-foot space into a bedroom and lounge, keeping toddler guests in mind throughout the design process. There is plenty of room for playpens and air mattresses in the lounge. The built-in seating can double as beds — the designer outfitted them with extra thick French-mattress-style cushions. [Love the corduroy material on cushions] Throw pillows: Eastern Accents
Space savers in a New Jersey master bedroom. Architect Darren China and interior designer Julie China helped this Maplewood couple make the most of the 300-square-foot attic bedroom by eliminating the need for a lot of free-standing furniture. A long row of built-ins serve as dressers, and a clever basaltina stone ledge behind the headboard replaces nightstands. There is plenty of room for reading lamps, clocks, books and drinks on the ledge, which also camouflages HVAC ductwork.
Vertical panels on the ceiling add the illusion of height in the 231-square-foot space. The furnishings are a mix of vintage and antique pieces, art from local galleries, and furniture and accessories from spots like Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Ralph Lauren Home and BDDW. Sofa: Restoration Hardware; wicker basket: Pottery Barn; rug: Williams-Sonoma Home
This window seat was built to cover the high velocity air conditioner trunk line running along this side of the space
BACKGROUND Colleen and Chuck needed more living space and another bedroom in their home. The logical place to look for that space was in the Attic. SOLUTION A larger dormer providing more light and headroom replaced the existing "doghouse" dormer. Energy-saving features include Spray Polyurethane Foam insulation and new windows. Traditional trim was used throughout this project designed by Home Restoration Services. Photos by Greg Schmidt.
But perhaps the most important part of the project is beyond the barn door — the couple’s new master bathroom that they have all to themselves. Another new skylight on the back of the house brings natural light into the shower stall. A key takeaway from this renovation is that installing plumbing in an attic floor can be challenging. Attics often aren’t built to accommodate it. Rogers raised the shower floor a few inches to create space for the floor drain.
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