If you’re anything like me, it’s not all that often you get a chance to let your creative mind run wild with no boundaries or expectations. So many times, when it comes to interior design, we feel we have to stick with what’s right in front of us or put function first to avoid “trendy impulse decisions.” Well I’m here to challenge this notion. I think we all deserve to go a little design rogue in our own home.
And that’s exactly what I plan to do with this 1970s attic conversion. The plan is to gut this space — goodbye carpet, plywood walls, mildewing insulation and janky electric. I’ll need a blank slate to mold this space into my dream loft.
To avoid pigeon-holing myself, I decide against giving the space a specific use. Instead, I open my mind to all the purposes it could serve — den, playroom, kids’ room, office, guest room — the list goes on. Any which way you slice it, we’ll need light-colored walls to open up the space and bounce the natural light around, recessed lighting to disguise the 7-foot ceilings and custom built-ins for storage (built-ins will take up less space than true furniture!).
I leverage inspiration from bloggers, Pinterest and IKEA to dream up the best small-space design plan.
Are you imagining it with me? It may seem like a stretch looking at the before photos. But don’t get hung up on the current state of the union. Say it with me: I deserve to get creative in my own home. I deserve to make this space my own (even if I’m taking a leap!).
Can’t wait to show you the next step of the attic remodel. You won’t believe what the space looks like completely gutted. Stay tuned.
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