Bedrooms with a sloping roof need to use the available space carefully so the roof pitch does not limit the room. You may worry that the slope will reduce usable space, but this feature can be surprisingly flexible when the layout, furniture and lighting are planned well.
Design tips: bedroom with a sloping roof
A bedroom should feel comfortable and calm, but it is often one of the smaller rooms in the home. Large wardrobes may not fit easily, yet a sloping roof can help define zones and make the space feel more personal rather than cramped.
Open up your space
Modular storage is key to making this look work.
Tips for a spacious feeling in the attic
Custom furniture or built-in storage systems are recommended for a bedroom with a low sloping ceiling. The low height of the ceiling should not be underestimated. Drawers, cupboards and shelving configured to follow the roof line can provide generous storage for clothes, accessories and books.
Room design with a sloping ceiling – with or without color?
If you paint the sloping roof plain white, you may lose some of its visual potential. Light colors can make the room feel larger and more open, while darker tones create comfort and intimacy. A splash of color on the sloped wall can highlight the architecture, but very thick stripes may make the ceiling feel heavy.
Matching and tasteful decoration
Good sound insulation is essential in a bedroom. Well-insulated walls create a quieter, more secure feeling.
Light is important
Under a pitched roof, the room is a little closer to the sky. Skylights help you make much better use of natural light.
Reading lamp integration
As with any room designed for rest, lighting should be planned carefully. Use general lighting for the whole room and targeted light for areas such as a reading corner.
Layout is effective
Built-in systems can run parallel to the roof slope. They can also be used to cover awkward corners or frosted-glass areas.
Interior design tips for an apartment with a pitched roof
Light and color scheme working together
Attic room
Optimize the slope
Anna Lohan
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1 comment
It’s surprising how even this wedge into the usable space of the room can be beautiful if styled properly. All of these rooms look fantastic, and still seem utterly liveable despite the limitation. In reality, I’d say a sloped roof is something of a designer’s dream!