Attic Bed On The Floor
Floor plans illustration by ian worpole.
Attic bed on the floor. You also need to ensure that the joist spacing is adequate. The existing attic was a warren of tiny rooms. Vintage finds and americana accents are the two whimsical ingredients that fuel this rustic inspired attic bedroom by courtney warren. To floor an attic you ll need to install a sub floor for support before laying your plywood floor.
You ll have to construct a wooden frame or sub floor with boards 16 inches apart to provide extra support for the floor. Attic joists for live loads. Joist dimensions are only part of the equation. What is unique about this attic bedroom is the stunning antique wood panels on the ceiling which matches perfectly with the faux concrete floor tiles.
Small bedrooms are cozy set in an attic with slanted ceilings but you may want to reconsider your plans if your usable floor space doesn t fit much more than a bed. To create your own remember to choose objects that support a specific style and theme. Large attic bedroom with skylights. Attic joists that are made from 2x8s may be acceptable for building your attic floor but because every room is variable there are no absolutes.
The resulting contrast of textures materials creates a very bold industrial look while maintaining a classy elegant feel to the space. On the floor on the left is a camp inspired vignette. First you ll need to measure the area you want to floor so you can calculate how much wood you ll require.