At least 50 of the usable area calculated above must have ceilings of at least 7 feet.
Attic ceiling too low.
Work from the perimeter of the attic toward the door or hatch so that you don t trample all over the insulation you just put in.
In other words if your attic has 200 square feet over which the ceiling is at least 5 feet.
Opt for lower furniture and scaled artwork to create the visual effect of higher ceilings.
If you want to.
Furniture scale and placement.
Stained or left bare wood makes a low ceilinged attic feel snug and cozy.
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You can vary the look by using boards of different widths.
Opt for low slung small to medium scale furniture for your attic room but make sure beds and upholstered seating aren t too short or small for your body.