Custom-made furniture – desks, shelves, dressers, cabinets
When looking for ready-made furniture, it’s often easy to get the impression that arranging an office with sloped ceilings is difficult. That’s why, to make this task easier, it’s better to choose custom-made furniture. They allow for maximum use of free space, thus creating stylish and personalized arrangements. Depending on the type of attic, this could mean built-in knee wall units in the form of shelves and document cabinets, elegant dressers fitting under the slopes, or custom-made shelving units and desks.
The desk is the most important element of office equipment, so it’s worth making sure it stands out not only with its aesthetic appearance but also with comfort. Its proper placement will certainly help with that. The desk on the attic should be placed near a window to ensure the best access to natural daylight. They are often positioned along the knee wall, directly under a roof window. An optimal working environment can also be achieved by placing the desk sideways to the window, thus gaining space above it to hang a board, organizers, or cherished photographs.
Light color scheme
Attics look best when dominated by light and subdued colors such as off-whites, beiges, light browns, grays, or muted shades of yellow, blue, and green. Light colors visually enlarge the space and add lightness, which is especially important with low sloped ceilings. Moreover, they promote concentration, making work more efficient.
It is worth remembering that when planning the attic’s color scheme, minimalism should be prioritized. Although the diversity of planes may tempt you to play with colors, in reality it requires restraint. That’s why universal white is often chosen for the walls and ceiling.
Durable and easy-to-maintain flooring
When choosing floors for the office, it’s always good to remember their durability. This way they will maintain their elegant look for a long time without requiring time-consuming maintenance. Ease of cleaning is especially important when the office is also a place for client meetings or collaboration among many people. In such cases, floor panels work well.
Floors on the attic, like walls and ceilings, are usually best chosen in light colors. An exception is spacious interiors with high ceilings, where you can consider choosing dark panels, brown or gray. In other cases, light browns, beiges, or grays look better.
Good examples of floors suitable for an attic office — durable and light — are Dąb Siena, Dąb Syberyjski, and Dąb Kanadyjski from the De Lux collection. For fans of original solutions, we recommend high-gloss panels from the Natural Gloss or Elegance collections. Dąb Dallas emphasizes the character of a modern office with horizontal wood grain on selected planks/panels, effectively enlarging the space visually.
How to arrange an office in the attic? Choose your style!
When choosing accessories for the attic office, you don’t have to stick only to light colors. Bold, intense colors can successfully add style to the space. Still, it’s worth remembering minimalism to avoid overwhelming the interior with too many decorations.
A rustic style office is worth arranging in its minimalist, modern form — modern rustic, combining a love of nature with classic elements. The foundation could be a wooden desk with clearly highlighted wood grain, knots, and imperfections, accompanied by wicker baskets for small items, potted plants, or vases with dried grasses.
Another good idea is the Scandinavian style, which works great with the cozy attic atmosphere and the need to maintain restraint. Suitable accessories include a small fluffy rug, a soft colorful throw draped over a chair, or a colorful, stylish lamp.
