Live With Your Parents but Want Your Own Space? Your Attic Can Be the Bedroom of Your Dreams

Use the angles of the roof pitch to create cozy alcove dens with curtains to screen off the bed.

Placing your bed in the center of the room when you have a symmetrical pitched roof creates a pleasing balance.

Retain some of that loft vibe by leaving a feature wall of exposed brickwork.

A mixture of home furnishings — like wicker, sheepskin, and linen — adds interest.

Utilize those short-ceiling corners to your advantage by creating comfortable nooks to sit in.

Make it easy to sit and watch the clouds by adding window seats.

Get around the restrictions of sloping ceilings by standing large prints on the floor leaning against the wall, rather than hanging them up.

Make clever use of those slanting alcoves by storing books and magazines in shelves.

Make a feature of the wooden structure attic rooms normally have by adding even more of the material via a headboard and balustrade, for example.

Accentuate the different angles of ceilings and walls by decorating with eye-catching printed wallpaper.

Place your bed right under the skylights for maximum star-spotting opportunities.

Small attic rooms can fit two single beds and make for a fun castle-inspired princess motif.

Work with the slanting lines of the roof by echoing the diagonals in your paintwork.

Make a statement with large, botanical-printed wallpaper that plays on the secluded vibe of the high-up room.

A statement light shade in the center of the room creates a striking focal point.

Houseplants bring the outside in and work perfectly under the slanted windows.

Prop a large mirror against the wall to instantly trick the eye into thinking the space is bigger.

Symmetrical styling gives a perfectly balanced feel that keeps the room clean and visually pleasing.

Make use of those areas under the tilted ceiling to build extra storage.

If you're letting the wood steal the show by making a feature of the rafters and floorboards, add twinkle lights high above for a woodsy feeling.

Strong prints, dark colors, and large foliage add to the wow factor of this room.

If muted tones aren't your style, bring a bright and bold splash of color into the room by painting a full wall or just one of the many nooks in your attic bedroom.

No matter how small the space, you can utilize it.

Maximize your space by choosing furniture that fits in the nooks and crevices.

Soften the angular lines with sumptuous soft furnishings.

Craft a calming space with a white canvas and subtle splashes of neutrals that make the space appear bigger.