Fitted storage for loft rooms
Converting an attic space into a bedroom has lots of attractions beyond the extra room - there's a sense of cosiness and warmth to these bedrooms thanks to their sloping ceilings, and the feeling of being slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the house. But, as ever in a small space, storage can pose a problem, since freestanding furniture can be difficult to fit into these awkward dimensions. The answer? Fitted storage, of course! Bespoke wardrobes and shelving can slot neatly in under the eaves and provide all the extra room you need to make these spaces functional. We've gathered together our favourite examples of clever customised storage to help you make the most of your cosy attic space.
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Lucas Allen1/5Dormer Design
Interior designer Hugh Leslie transformed his nineteenth-century Chelsea studio into an airy, harmonious space. In the bedroom, he introduced some handsome joinery in the room, not least a cupboard-cum-drawer unit (left) which provides ample storage above and below.
Paul Massey2/5Space-saving bedroom shelves
Steal this storage idea from Kate Earle of Todhunter Earle, who designed this chalet in the French Alps with space-saving ideas galore (see more here and here). Turn a tricky alcove into shelving where you can store extra items - or you can even use it in place of a traditional chest of drawers.
James Macdonald3/5Loft cupboard
Interior designer Diana Sieff has made clever use of space in the attic of her converted Methodist chapel in Oxfordshire. When partitioning off the en-suite, a handy cupboard was built in to the dividing wall.
4/5Custom Wardrobes
When considering storage, fitted pieces can work with the geometry of the space for maximum effect. In the West Country home of Victoria Von Preussen, fitted wardrobes are designed to fit under the sloping ceilings and to frame the fireplace.
Paul Massey5/5Under the Eaves
Use the slope roof of the attic roof to your advantage, as Todhunter Earle have in this child's bedroom. A bed tucked behind a curtain under the eaves makes for a charming den.
