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19 Contemporary Attic Conversions to Covet

Attic space has come a long way in a few years. Here are 19 attics that nail the need for personality and simplicity

Vanessa Walker 6 November 2019

Houzz Australia & New Zealand Editor.

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Designing an attic space means finding the delicate balance between functionality and a light touch that distracts from often limited proportions. Here are 19 designs that work wonderfully, often by minimising the amount of furniture and occasionally by going all out.

And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.

Woodsmith

1. Location: London, UK
Designer: Woodsmith
Features: Built-in joinery to maximise space.

Architect Your Home

2. Location: London, UK
Designer: Architect Your Home
Features: A prime soaking spot.

Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör

3. Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Designer: Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör
Features: A port window beneath a canopy-style ceiling.

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Irvin Serrano

4. Location: Portland, USA
Designer: Irvin Serrano
Features: Navy-style approach with timber highlights.

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

5. Location: London, UK
Designer: Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors
Features: A whole lot of functionality carved out of the under-ceiling space.

6. Location: Portland, USA
Features: A heroic curved ceiling.

Thorp Design

7. Location: London, UK
Designer: Thorp Design
Features: Perfect placement.

Tim Cuppett Architects

8. Location: Denver, USA
Designer: Tim Cuppett Architects
Features: A cute little space for two.

Juliet Murphy Photography

9. Location: London, UK
Features: Romance was born.

Mali Azima Photography

10. Location: Atlanta, USA
Features: A tree-like retreat high up in the house.

ARCHEA Ltd

11. Location: London, UK
Designer: Archea
Features: A streamlined approach to keep it simple and straightforward.

Decus Interiors

12. Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: Decus Interiors
Features: Mixed materials in the same colour add interest without overwhelming the small space.

Geometra Design Ltd.

13. Location: Toronto, Canada
Designer: Geometra Design
Features: A space just high enough for floor-based exercise.

Eran Turgeman - Photographer

14. Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Features: A space you’d never want to leave, come rain or shine.

Matthew Caughy Interiors

15. Location: New York, US
Designer: Matthew Caughy Interiors
Features: This fully resolved aesthetic makes the space a joy to be in.

16. Location: London, UK
Features: A narrow area worked to its best potential.

Scenario Architecture

17. Location: London, UK
Designer: Scenario Architecture
Features: A ‘secret space’ beneath the roof that’s sure to attract the children.

Visionary Lofts

18. Location: London, UK
Designer: Visionary Lofts
Features: A ’robe of one’s own.

Prisca Pellerin Architecture & Intérieur

19. Location: Paris, France
Designer: Prisca Pellerin Architecture & Intérieur
Features: Who says kitchens can’t find a home in converted attic space?

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