At least 50 of the usable area calculated above must have ceilings of at least 7 feet.
Attic ceiling too low.
Stained or left bare wood makes a low ceilinged attic feel snug and cozy.
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Design illusions are your best friend when it comes to decorating a room with low ceilings.
Furniture scale and placement.
Always cover the tops of the ceiling joists to make sure the insulation is deep enough to reach your target r value and to prevent thermal bridging the heat loss that occurs through the wood framing.
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.
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.
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.