Converting your loft into an extra bedroom is a great way to put redundant rafter space to use, as well as adding value to your property. From beautiful boudoir suites to cosy bedroom nooks, we've rounded up the best interior ideas to transform your top floor. If you've got lofty ambitions, these beautiful attic bedrooms are sure to inspire...

If you're lucky enough to have a light-filled attic bedroom why not make a dark style statement? A navy feature wall looks striking as the backdrop in this double bedroom. Yellow is the perfect accent colour as a contrasting shade as it is opposite blue on the colour wheel and adds a touch of sunshine to a dark scheme. 

The intimate space of a loft, with sloping ceilings, makes an ideal area to create a cosy cabin atmosphere. Create a themed feature wall with reclaimed cladding and layer a rocky-toned upholstered grey bed with lots of layers to snuggle in. Balance the natural dark tones with white for a touch of Scandi chic. 

If your bedroom in the roof occupies only part of the attic, a small sofa bed may be a better use of space. Create an inviting lounge look for the daytime that can be quickly transformed into a compact bedroom at night. Bring in a hit of red with a skylight blind, industrial look floor lamp and artwork to brighten the space and inject character. 

The loft makes an ideal space to transform into a guest bedroom as it offers visitors privacy and quiet if needed. Twin cabin beds needn't look childish when matched to dark wooden beams and softened with layers of pale grey-blue paisley and striped soft furnishings. 

If you're looking to give your attic bedroom a minimalist theme paint the backdrop neutral and bright and keep furniture to a minimum. This smart but simple double bed is not only the focal feature with striking aquamarine upholstery – it's a practical storage bed to ensure the space remains calming and clutter-free.

To make the most of a new loft conversion and use it as a dual-purpose space, look to clever furniture design to make your dream a luxurious reality. This innovative modular furniture system includes a hidden pull-down bed that turns a living room into a bedroom at night. 

Wood panels or cladding benefits loft spaces as it hides uneven and irregular walls as well as adds an extra layer of insulation. The two-tone paint effect in this attic bedroom accentuates the sloped ceiling and adds to the country character of the enclosed space.

If your attic bedroom belongs to a child ensure the space feels safe and inviting with a soothing colour scheme. This calming green combination maximises space in the small room, while plenty of soft textured fabrics layered on the toddler bed keeps the loft room cosy. A simple crescent-shaped night light mounted on a wall will cast a moonlight glow to offer comfort throughout the night. 

If you're working with a compact space, you don't have to play it safe when it comes to colour. Rather than one block shade, why not go for a graduated paint effect? This ombre coral wall fades into white, creating the illusion of height and volume in this snug attic room.

If lighting is sparse in your attic bedroom make the most of what you do have by choosing a pale colour scheme and practical furniture. This pretty, pale pink loft bedroom is fitted with a built-in wardrobe with glossy white doors that reflect and bounce light around the space. 

White-painted rafters and exposed wooden floorboards make the perfect backdrop for a vintage-style bedroom. Browse flea markets and second-hand furniture shops for quirky pieces like this sage green chest of draws and luxurious velvet headboard.

Lofts are often used to store luggage so we love this tongue-in-cheek attic scheme. Three upcycled vintage-style cases make a playful bedside table, while layers of ethnic-patterned bedlinen create a cosy bedroom any world traveller would enjoy coming home too. 

The scale and angle of attic bedrooms means you have to pay careful attention to furniture choices. Tall slim draws will work well under the centre peak, while storage trunks will fit snuggly beneath eaves. This handy wooden chest has been given a new lease of life as a scaled-down window seat.

The right windows can add architectural interest, as well as bathing your bedroom in light. For a cool and contemporary option, opt for a corner window that celebrates the unique lines of your loft space.

An attic bedroom is a great space to experiment with new design ideas. Keep brick walls exposed to add rustic character to an uninspired space. Complete the pared-back theme with an industrial-style metal bed frame and repurpose a reclaimed chair as a simple side table for the final flourish.

Utilise the angles and recesses of your attic to create a fun and functional child's bedroom. Whimsical wallpaper can add a colourful finish, while inset shelves prevent a compact space from feeling cluttered.

If you're lucky enough to have a loft conversion with plenty of roof height, why not make the most of the ample space with a sturdy four-poster bed? This chunky oak frame complements the natural hue of the wood-panelled wall and transforms this attic bedroom into a romantic, rustic hideaway you'll never want to leave.

If your home is blessed with a beautiful view, why not add French doors to your attic bedroom? Opening up your room to the great outdoors will make the space feel bigger, and not to mention brighter. A Juliette balcony with a safety barrier will need to be fitted, but there are styles to suit all schemes, from classic iron railings to contemporary toughened glass shown here.

Lofts can get a bad rep as dark and dingy, so warm up the space with a lick of warm-hued paint. A block of rich colour is a great backdrop to a luxe theme, while gold bedside tables with oversized glass lamps add opulence befitting of a boutique hotel.

Daybeds are a great way to create a flexible, functional space. Keep the décor neutral and your loft can easily transform from a cosy hideaway into a stylish guest bedroom when friends and family come to stay. Win-win!

Structural beams are the vital frame of any loft, so why not make them the focal point of your attic bedroom? Keep the grain natural for a rustic look or go for a more sleeker with wood stain or paint. A calm, neutral palette will allow the woodwork to take centre stage in your scheme.

Smaller attic bedrooms can feel claustrophobic without plenty of natural light. Skylights are the easiest way to counter this and they won’t take up valuable vertical wall space. Fitted opaque blinds will help if privacy is an issue, plus their translucent film won't compromise on the amount of light let in.

A partial dividing wall is another great way to get the most from your loft. This conversion features a clever cut-out section in the eaves, leading to a reading nook and dressing space.

Make your attic bedroom work twice as hard by adding a pull-down bureau that can be used as a home office desk. This is a particularly savvy idea for a guest bedroom, leaving you free to use the space as a study when you're not hosting visitors.

Maintaining a comfortable temperature all year round is vital. Low floor-mounted radiators are both aesthetically pleasing and super practical as they fit snuggly against sloping eaves.

Skylights may be great at letting the sun stream in, but it's important to be able to block the light out too. Banish those unwanted early morning wake-up calls with a stylish made-to-measure blackout blind.

Adding bold and bright colours is an easy way to inject happy, summery vibes into a space where light is often scarce. Choose two or three vibrant shades, but counter-balance the strong tones with crisp white ceilings and eaves.

If your home is a new build, wallpaper can be an effective and inexpensive way to add character. Here, brick and wood-effect wallpapers add architectural interest to a neutral attic bedroom, accessorised with industrial-style light fittings and a rustic storage ladder.

An ensuite can be a great addition to a bedroom in the rafters, creating a self-contained suite that's separate from the main house. That being said, it can be a challenge squeezing everything you need into a confined space. One solution is a walk-through ensuite, where the bathroom flows seamlessly off from the bedroom.

Who says beds have to sit against a wall? It may be unconventional but it makes sense to position a bed in the middle of an attic bedroom, away from the slopping eaves walls. Not only does the bed become a focal feature of the space, but it leaves room to fit storage solutions into the walls.

Add extra privacy by introducing a curtain to an open mezzanine bedroom. This can be pulled back during the day to show off the high ceilings and closed at night to create a cosy sleeping area that feels sufficiently separate from the space below.

When introducing light into a loft, think outside of the box. Mirrors, inset into a recess in the headboard, are a clever way to amplify light, as well as offering a handy storage space for your bits and pieces.

Original features can sometimes feel awkward to incorporate, especially in the narrow confines of an attic. But with a bit of lateral thinking, you can find a way to turn them into a key design feature. This oddly-shaped chimney breast, for example, acts as an impressive second headboard.

If your home has plenty of vertical space, a mezzanine floor is an inventive way to add an extra bedroom in the eaves. Space is at a premium in these compact levels, so opt for a neutral scheme and plenty of windows to make the room feel airy.

Got a spectacular view but can’t position your attic room to make the most of it? Consider installing an internal window. The bedroom will still feel private thanks to its elevated height whilst drawing in those gorgeous vistas.

If you’re starting a building project from scratch, you can introduce impressive architectural features of your own. Here, traditional exposed beams are reimagined as a barrel roof, giving a dramatic twist to this stylish design-led loft bedroom.

Double-height attics are great for sneaking in extra beds. This guest room provides an inviting bed for adults as well as a built-in bunk beds for kids – so you can put up an entire family even if you only have one spare room. 

Some rafter rooms are so tiny that there’s little room for anything besides a bed. But these spaces can still come in very handy for hosting guests, particularly younger visitors. A low-lying futon or floor mattress will help free up as much headspace as possible, while wall-mounted lights and shelving will help you work around the lack of floor space.

If you have the space, why not treat yourself to a hotel-style bedroom complete with plush sitting area? Placing the sleeping and sitting zones on different levels will physically and mentally separate the space according to its different functions.

If you're building from scratch or have the structure to support it, an elevated deck can be a great addition to a loft room. As well as creating the perfect spot to soak up the summer sun, glazed doors will draw light inside and allow you to enjoy the views all year round.

You can add more dramatic architectural features, too, such as this eaves recess, which makes a dramatic focal point of the bed, as well as creating a cosy sleeping nook. The platform bed frame ensures this slumber space is truly the star of the show.

Here’s one bedroom option that kids are bound to go crazy for: sleeping niches closed off by chalet-style shutters. Accessorise with cosy natural bedding and a few volumes of Heidi for bedtime reading. 

For an ultra-contemporary take on a mezzanine loft bedroom, go for sleek white lines and metal barriers that wouldn’t look out of place in a factory. This could all get a bit clinical, so keep inject some fun with splashes of colour in your artwork and accessories. 

Thanks to their sloping roofs, bedrooms in the eaves can prove tricky when it comes to storage. Fitted, made-to-measure cupboards and drawers will make the most of even the oddest-shaped sloping spaces without cluttering up a room.

If bespoke cupboards and drawers are outside your budget, simple fitted shelves can be an affordable option. You or your joiner can make them out of low-cost materials such as MDF and, once painted, they will look just as smart and stylish as more expensive alternatives.

On the whole, it’s a good idea to stick to pale tones in a loft bedroom as they reflect the most light. However, if your room is blessed with plenty of windows, or you just want to go for a more intense, enveloping feel, then take the plunge and experiment with darker shades – even black.

Show off the entire extent of an eaves space with an integrated bedroom-bathroom. Tuck the toilet out of sight behind a dividing cupboard and place the bathtub in the bedroom area for an indulgent touch. Be sure to install a good extractor fan to prevent the room from becoming humid, and make sure any lighting and power points are positioned well away from the bath or any other water sources.

If you have a sizeable loft, get innovative with clothes storage and create a made-to-measure walk-in wardrobe. Here, units have been brought forward into the room to create a dressing room behind. The dramatic black wardrobes and dark wood finishes have the look of an up-market gentlemen's fitting room.

Utilise the angular spaces in your attic room by adding built-in furniture under the eaves. Here, a padded window seat fits snuggly in an awkward recess. Plus, the base leaves plenty of room for handy under-seat storage.

An unremarkable loft bedroom can be transformed into something truly exceptional with just a little bit of texture. This feature wall, made from salvaged wood panelling, adds warmth and character to a previously uninspiring space.

What could echo sleeping directly under the sky more than an attic bedroom with an incredible atmospheric cloudscape ceiling? This stormy cloud print is bursting with authentic character thanks to the pair of central Velux windows that offer a slice of real sky and natural light into the stylish scene. Navy walls and bed linen, offset with ochre cushions, injects colour and definition. 

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