Loft Conversion Childrens Bedroom
How to Create an Attic Den That's Cool for Kids
Make the most of those awkward angles to create imaginative spaces where children can sleep, study or play
8 February, 2015
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Once upon a time, there may have been a wicked witch who made her children sleep in the attic, but these days she'd probably want the room to herself, complete with en-suite wet room, supersized skylights and a space-extending dormer. Loft conversions make for light-filled rooms that extend a property's liveable space. However, ceilings may be low and sloping, and it can be tricky to assign a function to these rooms. So why not adapt your awkward attic into a room conveniently sized for the smallest people in the house? Here are 10 inspiring ideas to get your imagination going…
Leave room for play
There's no need to over-fill a child's loft room with lots of furniture – little kids really appreciate having plenty of space in which to stretch out and play. This room under the eaves could easily handle train sets and building block towers. Conveniently placed baskets and trunks allow for a quick tidy-up.
Think multipurpose
This room has everything a small child could need. A table and comfy stools take care of any craft projects, a play area has easy-to-access toy storage, and a swing chair is perfect for reading time. There's even a day bed for afternoon naps – perfect for child and parent alike!
Make sure a room like this is easy to tidy – the line of baskets here would make short work of a child's jumble. Choose a rug over carpet so any spills aren't disasters.
Create custom shelving
Bespoke joinery is a good option to make full use of tricky sloping ceilings and maximise storage space for your child's ever-growing stash of books and toys. These are MDF shelves painted to match the walls.
If you are having a bookcase made bespoke, it's worth measuring books and other toys you may store, such as jigsaws or board games, and asking your carpenter to create different-height shelves so everything can be accommodated.
Make space for teens
Younger children aren't the only ones who will value the quirky charm of a loft space: teenagers crave privacy and space away from noisy siblings – and nosy parents. Add a small desk and you also provide the perfect spot for some peaceful exam revision.
Create a sophisticated scheme that will make them feel grown-up and valued, and also later serve as the perfect chill-out area for return visits once they've flown the nest.
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Build bespoke bunk beds
Bunk beds are always a hit with kids and this purpose-built pair, set into the slope of the roof, are straight out of a storybook. Bedtime resistance may no longer be an issue, but what about who gets the top bunk?
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Add vintage appeal
The numerous, varied planes of an attic ceiling are perfect for pattered wallpaper. Narrow down a selection of appropriate motifs and ask your child to choose their favourite. This palette of soft, faded pastels is calming for young children. Add to the enchanted mood with a feature bed, such as this fairy-tale canopy design. Sweet dreams indeed.
Style a small space
Let your attic area take on a different decorative mood to the rest of the house and have some fun. Treat sloping ceilings as a canvas and invite your child to pick their favourite wallpaper design.
The cheerful, hand-painted wallpaper in this dinky bedroom gives the space a youthful feel, while the bespoke, built-in desk is perfectly proportioned for little legs.
Check out more ways to incorporate bold wallpaper into your home
Install a sleeping platform
Add a mezzanine floor to take full advantage of an extra-high ceiling – and double the available sleeping space. Older children, used to sharing a room, will enjoy clambering up the ladder, while the separate levels will allow them more privacy. This sort of space is also perfect for sleepovers. Make sure there's a good barrier and a fixed ladder for safety.
Be inventive with dormer windows
Dormer windows create a recess that can be tricky to utilise. If space is at a premium in a bedroom designed for little kids, try making full use of this low area with some built-in solutions. In this neat scheme, a desk, decent storage and a wide seat are all cleverly incorporated into a sliver of room.
Play with proportions
Feed your child's imagination with pint-sized features that make them feel at home in their bedroom. This tiny door demands immediate investigation and could well lead to a secret world… or at least an excellent den!
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