Whether you’re thinking about growing your family or you’d just like to be able to accommodate a few more guests in your home, it’s time to declutter that lovely loft space of yours and transform it into a characterful extra bedroom. Sound a little daunting? Not to worry, in this Style Note, we’re going to share a few of our favourite loft bedroom ideas, along with advice on how to achieve flawless industrial loft design, utilise statement loft lighting and how to choose furniture for awkward attic spaces.
Open up a small loft room with mirrors
Although having a skylight or two will flood your loft bedroom with plenty of natural light, when it comes to a view you can often be left wanting. The addition of a few well-placed mirrors to your loft décor will help remedy this, as reflections will capture interest and make the most of all that lovely natural light. Full-length mirrors are a classic staple in any bedroom, and free-standing pieces like our Brushed Gold mirror are especially useful if your loft bedroom has a pitched ceiling and limited vertical wall space. However, if this isn’t an issue for you, a wall-mounted mirror will free up valuable floor space.
Soft furnishings for a cool loft room
When the heat rises, particularly in summer, the roof space may quickly become warm – if you are looking to cool your attic bedroom, think about decorating in a neutral palette for a calm and restful atmosphere. Opt for lighter-toned soft furnishings in natural fabrics that breathe, such as linen cushions and cotton throws. Since the floor space will often outweigh the wall space in a loft room, exploit this with a stylish black and cream rug to break things up a little.
Be inspired by industrial loft design
If your loft bedroom is on the larger side and receives natural light from a gable window or skylights, you can afford to be bolder with your loft decorating ideas and go for a fashionable industrial loft design. The key to this look is décor in black metal, often combined with rustic or reclaimed wood and splashes of greenery to create stark, but pleasing contrasts. Our Loft and Southwold ranges showcase this look expertly, while individual pieces such as an arched window mirror or iron clothes rail also perpetuate it.
How to introduce light in the attic
Bare bulb or glass-shaded lights give out a strong, warm glow and tie in perfectly with an industrial loft scheme due to their minimal, stripped-back look. Consider wall lights for a sloping ceiling, particularly ones that can be tilted or adjusted to illuminate darker corners or interesting architectural features. If your loft ceiling height doesn’t allow for pendant lights, then floor lamps or table lamps placed on bedside tables or low sideboards will also prove useful and the low-level light will help create a cosy attic bedroom.
Choosing furniture for your loft bedroom plans
Although a project like this presents countless opportunities for creative and unusual loft bedroom design ideas, it’s important to focus on practical loft furniture first. Multi-purpose space-saving storage solutions like our Loft Bench and Enamelled Storage Tables are essential in any small bedroom while replacing wardrobes with simple clothes rails will open up the room and avoid overshadowing it. Finally, have some fun with the remaining space and add a distinctive occasional or even cocoon chair.