Lofty AMBITIONS

RELEASE YOUR ATTIC’S FULL POTENTIAL WITH OUR GUIDE TO BEAUTIFUL LOFT BOUDOIRS

- LINDA CLAYTON

BALANCING ACT

‘When positioning furnishings in a loft bedroom, a symmetrical look will provide the illusion of space while adding balance,’ says Emma Deterding, director of Kelling Designs. And don’t be tempted to opt for small furniture, even with a sloping ceiling. ‘Using a taller piece in the centre of the room, such as a high, shapely headboard, will add a sense of grandeur and create a smart focal point,’ adds Emma.

OPEN UP

Leaving timber beams exposed draws attention to your loft room’s height, while celebrating the original architecture. ‘With beautiful architecture you don’t need to overcomplicate the interior design – keep the decor calm yet stylish,’ advises Merry Albright, creative director of Border Oak. Hanging a simple yet eye-catching light pendant above a key focal point, in this case the pretty French bed, will boost the sense of height.

WELCOME ADDITION

When you’re using a loft as an occasional guest room, you can lighten up when furnishing and focus on making it a pretty, homely place. Here, delicate metal-frame furniture adds to the sense of space while all the essentials are taken care of – a cosy bed (with extra pillows), a lamp for bedtime reading and a desk for creative moments. Painting the walls and keeping boards bare makes this an inexpensive conversion.

DRESS TO IMPRESS