How do you design a functional attic room with sloped ceilings for a boy? Ideas for study, play and rest zones

How do you design a boy's attic room? Sloped ceilings offer plenty of possibilities. They don't get in the way at all and can even help you create a child-friendly space. See our ideas for a comfortable, attractive boy's room under the eaves.

How do you design a functional attic room with sloped ceilings for a boy? Ideas for study, play and rest zones

A child's room is a special place in the home. This one room has to hold a child's study, bedroom and living room – that is, a place to play. To help your child function and find their way in the daily rhythm, it's worth dividing an attic kids' room into zones. The boundaries between them can be subtle, but the child should know which zone they're in. The three basic zones are:

• Study zone – with a desk under the window, which gives your child plenty of natural light. In a room with sloped ceilings, that can be tricky. If standard desks don't fit, it's worth ordering made-to-measure furniture that suits both the room's height and your child's needs.

• Play zone – for children, this is usually a spot on the rug. All toys should be within reach, so go for low cabinets and storage bins, as well as furniture for a small kids' room. You can set up the play zone in the lowest part of the room.

• Rest zone – the bed can go under the slope if it's high enough for your child to get up comfortably. It's best to plan the rest zone away from the window.

Wall colors in an attic boy's room – light or dark?

The color of a boy's attic room isn't just a matter of the little occupant's taste. If you want to design a modern boy's room in the attic, remember that:

• Light colors visually enlarge the space, so when designing a small room with a sloped ceiling, go for whites, beiges, pastels or light shades of blue.

• Darker colors can add character, but use them sparingly, for example on one wall. That way, you'll create a cozy design for a boy's room with sloped ceilings.

• Wallpapers and wall decals can be a great way to break up a solid color. Use dark decals on a light background and light ones on a dark background. Try to stick to a specific theme to give the boy's room character.

Check out our other ideas for boy's room inspiration.

 

How to design a boy's room with sloped ceilings? Choosing furniture, decor and accessories

Choosing furniture for a boy's room with sloped ceilings should be carefully thought out. Every inch counts here. Remember that it's not only about how the room looks but also how functional it is.

• The bed, as mentioned above, can stand under the slope as long as it doesn't get in the way of getting up.

• The desk is best placed against a straight wall or under a window. If the attic only has roof windows, put the desk under one of them.

• Wardrobes and dressers are best made to measure so they fit the shape of the slopes. This option is especially worth considering when furnishing a small boy's attic room.

It's also worth thinking about accessories – rugs or runners, pillows, lamps and poufs should all go with the color of the walls and furniture. You can use wallpaper to decorate the walls. For younger boys, a great choice is teddy bear wallpaper – Hubert the Teddy Bear.

A boy's attic room – how to use sloped ceilings creatively?

Sloped ceilings are usually seen as “thieves” of valuable space in small rooms. Yet when you browse kids' room designs, you'll notice that, used cleverly, they can be an asset in a growing boy's space. With a bit of creativity, sloped ceilings can be used in unexpected yet very functional ways:

 

Mini library – low bookcases or shelves built into the slope can hold books. Put a pouf nearby and install a lamp so your child can simply sit down and read.

Play corner – a low teepee tent or a mattress with pillows will make the slope the perfect place to relax and play. Your boy can even sleep in the tent.

Storage space – cabinets or drawers built into the slopes are a great idea, as they don't take up space in the room.

Kids' gallery – you can attach magnetic or cork boards to the slopes to display your child's artwork, or use the space for boy's room decor.

Designing a small room with a sloped ceiling and airplane wallpaper

Do you have a little aviation fan at home? He's sure to love airplane wallpaper. Hand-painted wallpapers for a boy's room are a very good choice. To keep the room's proportions intact, hang the wallpaper on a wall without a slope. But if your child really wants airplanes overhead, don't object. You can hang this wallpaper in the rest zone, for example. Airplane wallpaper goes well with wooden furniture and accessories in “airplane” colors: white, gray and light blue.

Designing a small room with a sloped ceiling and Ford Mustang wallpaper

Motyw motoryzacyjny pojawia się bardzo często, gdy trzeba urządzić pokój ze skosami dla chłopca. Kids' room wallpaper – Ford Mustang and Rally Bunny gives the room character and clearly sets the direction for the rest of the room's elements. Car posters, metal shelves and boys' wall decals in shades of red, black and gray will go perfectly with the wallpaper.

For many boys, living in the attic is real fun, and designing such a space is a challenge but also very rewarding. If you plan everything well, choose the right wallpaper for a small room and make practical use of the slopes, your child will get a room under the eaves that's both functional and cozy.