An Unused Attic Becomes a Stylish Hangout
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If your attic collects more dust than compliments, this stylish makeover story will inspire you to make a change. Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl of Los Angeles-based design firm LIFE.STYLE transformed their client's attic into a polished place to host their grandchildren. Limited to the narrow confines of an English Tudor, Shannon and Brittany relied on custom storage, a monochromatic color scheme, and the right mix of sophistication and whimsy to pull off the redesign.
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This picture shows just how dark and barren the attic was before the renovation.
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Brightening up the space was only half of the objective. As retired grandparents, Shannon and Brittany's clients wanted the attic to become a place where they could host their grandchildren for playdates and big sleepovers.
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To provide as many places to sleep as possible, Shannon and Brittany included two twin-size beds with pullout trundles. How gorgeous is this brass hardware?
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By using this Osborne & Little wallpaper on the sloping walls, the space feels more open and polished.
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This beautiful light fixture is a wink to the wallpaper's graphic star motif.
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Instead of taking up floor space with furniture, built-in shelves were installed to provide extra storage for books and toys.
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Even the window seat can become an extra bed!