1. Home
  2. Kids Rooms

Best Attic Playroom Ideas: Discover a Whole Lot of Fun Indoors

Staying indoors in the times of Corona can be nerve-wracking and when you have kids around, it gets pretty frantic and fast! It is hard to keep them contained and occupied at all times and soon they will start pestering you about when they can go to the nearest park or beach again. What does help here is a lovely playroom – a space that allows them to freely express themselves even as they find privacy and a wonderful getaway that is unlike rest of the house. While a playroom on any level helps solve this problem, one in the attic takes the experience to a whole new level. The attic playroom is the perfect escape even in times of social isolation!

Stunning attic playroom in black and white leaves you awestruck! [From: Chango & Co]

If you have ignored the attic so far, then now is the time to give it a new lease of life. Clear up the attic, plan for a quick remodel and you have a fabulous playroom that everyone in the family can enjoy with a simple addition of few seats over the weekend. Attic playrooms just seem so dreamy even when you do very little in terms of decorating. It is just the experience of having a space away from the usual rooms of your house that gives this ‘it’ factor to the attic playroom. From the contemporary and spacious to the small and space-savvy, here are the best and most beautiful attic playroom inspirations for you –

Finding that Additional Space

Your attic playroom that was just discovered does not need to be an exclusive play area for kids alone. It can be a lovely home office, guest room or even a family room. And all this along with being a playroom on regular basis. In case of the home office / playroom, you also have a chance to keep an eye on the little ones as you get some work done from home. This makes for a safe playroom where both you and the kids can have a productive time! Of course, it might get a little noisy at times, but it would be still worth it all. The playroom can be a guest bedroom as well with modular sleeper sofa thrown into the mix and a neutral backdrop. The idea is to create balance with style.

Beautiful shabby chic attic playroom that also doubles as a great guest bedroom
Decor, flooring and pendant lights add multiple colors to this gorgeous attic playroom that is just so refreshing [From: Beinfield Architecture]
Artist’s studio and kids’ playroom rolled into one in the spacious, revamped attic
Attic playroom and craft room ideas allows you to keep an eye on the little ones as you get busy

Making it More Kid-Friendly

All attics are not suitable for a playroom; at least not in the way they are found. The first thing you would want to do is carpet the floor. Most attics have a pretty hard floor that can cause injuries to the little ones all too easily. A wall-to-wall carpet is the best way to avoid it and this also allows you to add color to an otherwise neutral space. Then start planning for how much storage you need and the shelves that will help in stacking those many books, toys and accessories. Built-In benches and window seats are absolute life-savers in here as they multitask without costing a fortune.

Large attic playroom in white with comfortable seating, ample space and a blue accent wall [From: wright build]
Multi-colored rug in the attic playroom steals the show hands-down!
Girls’ attic playroom with plenty of built-in shelving and walls draped in pink [From: Rock Paper Hammer]
Large attic playroom that is carpeted feels both spacious and well-lit [From: June DeLugas Interiors]

Style, Décor and Lighting Choices

Lighting is another important element in the attic playroom that can make or break the entire space. If you can add a couple of skylights to the attic playroom, then that would be a real plus. If that is not possible, try at least adding a window to usher in some natural light. Combine this with recessed lighting and pendant lights to create an even layer of illumination. In the attic playroom with sloped ceiling, a single, colorful accent wall is a trendy choice that makes an instant visual impact. Once you have the basic sorted, everything else is much easier to move around.

Custom bookshelf and storage area for all your kids’ needs inside the lovely contemporary attic playroom [From: J.P. Franzen Associates Architects]
Fabulous attic hangout that is great for kids and teens alike with a window seat and ample space [From: Two Hands Interiors]
Blue and white attic playroom with built-in seating is cheerful and contemporary [From: California Closets of Tennessee]

Sherry Nothingam

Sherry is a blogger who loves to live her life to the fullest. She enjoys everything associated with design, décor and stylish modern trends. Born in California, Sherry has grown up on open ranches and in a wild setting, which has defined her taste for design and developed her interest in examining how structures and homes interact with the beauti[...]

You might also like