To add both architectural interest and texture to this attic bedroom interior designer alexandra hernandez created a custom headboard wall made up of individual burlap upholstered plywood cubes.
Diy adding a loft bedroom into attic space.
Adrian and maria pearcey converted their loft to make space for an extra bedroom.
First check for head clearance.
The minimum height for a loft conversion is 2 2 metres.
In a small space an accent wall pulls the eye through the room and visually enlarges the proportions.
That s measured after you finish the ceiling.
You ll need to get your tape measure out to check the height between the floor and the highest point in your attic.
If you don t have enough height you ll have to raise the roof line and that adds a lot to your construction costs.
Building a house extension.
Elevate the bedroom and add a partial wall like studio db did in this loft.
Building codes vary by location but most require at least a 7 foot clearance for attic expansions.
Glass bifurcates the space while still maintaining flow and the consistent curtains also ensure a cohesive whole.