Staircase styles for attics range from simple and functional to grand style statements. A wooden ladder can add a bit of rustic charm, or a sweeping spiral staircase can bring elegance and glamour to your upwards journey

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Think that loft beds are not for rooms with low ceilings.Think again, you absolutely can have a loft bed in a room with a low ceiling. Loft beds are often times the perfect solution for low ceiling and smaller bedrooms.

Low ceiling attic rooms require extra decorating care in order to make them feel bigger and more inviting. Small attics are certainly challenging to furnish, especially the ones with low ceiling height. These charming yet awkward rooms with their sloped ceilings can turn into cozy and comfortable dormers - as long as you know how to design the perfect layout.

takeshi hosaka architects has built a house in downtown tokyo where windows' balconies are reversed and extruded towards its interior.

Ian and Nicky Cherry gave their 980-square-foot pied-à-terre in Bankside a practical yet luxurious upgrade