Loft furnishings: Select the perfect furniture for your loft space

Located just below your roof line and typically spanning the whole footprint of your home, you may just use your loft to store utility equipment, such as your solar panel battery or your water tank, or stuff you don’t need very often. Lofts used in this way, typically have unfinished walls, exposed joists and unfinished flooring and are accessed by a retractable ladder kept in your loft hatch.

Alternatively, your loft can be a fully furnished liveable space with decorated walls and floors, roof windows and stairs to access it from the floor below. 

A loft and an attic are different words for the same thing – the space under your roof. People are more likely to call it an attic if it’s not a liveable space and a loft if it’s been converted into a room or rooms. Not all lofts or attics are suitable for conversion into a liveable space, but many are. An architect or building surveyor will be able to tell you whether this is possible.

It’s pretty easy to renovate and convert your loft. By optimising the amount of natural light flowing into your loft space, being creative and choosing a range of stylish and functional loft furniture, you can make your loft into one of the most used areas of your home.

Whether you want to use your converted loft as a bedroom, home office or playroom, there is a range of versatile loft furniture to choose from:

• Space-saving furniture - A sofa bed, a Murphy bed that pulls down from the wall and a slide-out desk are all great options for a small-size loft.
• Storage furniture – Bespoke, made-to-measure furniture built right into your eaves will make the most of all your possible storage space. You can also customise store-bought furniture for your unusual angles. Multipurpose furniture, like a high-sleeper bed with wardrobes and a desk beneath, is also useful for maxing out on storage.

Use free-standing shelves, folding screens or sliding room dividers to separate the areas of your loft you use for different functions. For a contemporary look, try  rattan or bamboo screens to screen off your workspace from your living space, for example. For a minimalist feel, consider plywood partitions and for a relaxed Scandi vibe, screen off your sleeping area with soft fabric curtains in earthy tones.

If your ceiling is slightly higher, consider a high-sleeper bed to raise your sleeping area above the rest of your space.

You can also use natural light, colour, texture and pattern to visually zone your loft space. Go for a cohesive palette and use slightly different shades from that palette on the walls of, say your sleeping area and your reading nook. You can also subtly divide up your floor area with a mix of rugs. To make your whole loft space feel bigger and brighter, optimise the daylight and fresh air coming in with roof windows. 

And, if you already have windows in your loft, take care to not block the light they bring in.

You can be super creative with the look, feel and layout of your loft with well-chosen, stylish and practical loft furniture. Whether you're aiming to create a calm, minimalist retreat or a bold, design-led space, your furniture choices help define the atmosphere of your loft. 

For a timeless look, focus on natural materials like solid oak, ash or bamboo. For a layered, lived-in feel, mix contemporary designs with characterful vintage finds. 

To help visualise how everything will come together, try sketching out ideas, creating moodboards or using digital tools, like SketchUp. This will help you experiment with layouts, colour palettes and furniture combinations before committing to a final design.

• Furniture that’s designed for sloped areas, comes in particularly useful in a loft space as it allows you to use all your available floor and wall space. 
• Custom shelving is a smart way to use awkward spaces and is ideal for books, plants or ornaments.
• To ensure you have a place for everything, opt for a range of wardrobes with sliding doors and built-in drawers — perfect for keeping clothes and essentials neatly tucked away. 
• Mirrored doors help reflect light and will visually expand your room.
• Low-profile furniture — such as platform beds, low-back sofas and floor-storage units — keep sightlines open and allow natural light to flow through your space.

To brighten your loft and make the most of natural light, install VELUX roof windows and lean into soft, airy tones — think chalky white, muted sage, blush pink or pale grey and natural wood tones. These colours help your furniture blend seamlessly into your loft space while reflecting light across the room. Add mirrors or polished surfaces to amplify brightness and create a sense of openness.

Whether your loft is compact or roomy, embrace the opportunity to shape your space so that it’s functional and full of character. With thoughtful furniture choices and a clear design vision, your loft can be one of the most inspiring places in your home.

Use free-standing shelves, folding screens or sliding room dividers to separate the areas of your loft you use for different functions. For a contemporary look, try  rattan or bamboo screens to screen off your workspace from your living space, for example. For a minimalist feel, consider plywood partitions and for a relaxed Scandi vibe, screen off your sleeping area with soft fabric curtains in earthy tones.

If your ceiling is slightly higher, consider a high-sleeper bed to raise your sleeping area above the rest of your space.

You can also use natural light, colour, texture and pattern to visually zone your loft space. Go for a cohesive palette and use slightly different shades from that palette on the walls of, say your sleeping area and your reading nook. You can also subtly divide up your floor area with a mix of rugs. To make your whole loft space feel bigger and brighter, optimise the daylight and fresh air coming in with roof windows. 

And, if you already have windows in your loft, take care to not block the light they bring in.

You can be super creative with the look, feel and layout of your loft with well-chosen, stylish and practical loft furniture. Whether you're aiming to create a calm, minimalist retreat or a bold, design-led space, your furniture choices help define the atmosphere of your loft. 

For a timeless look, focus on natural materials like solid oak, ash or bamboo. For a layered, lived-in feel, mix contemporary designs with characterful vintage finds. 

To help visualise how everything will come together, try sketching out ideas, creating moodboards or using digital tools, like SketchUp. This will help you experiment with layouts, colour palettes and furniture combinations before committing to a final design.

• Furniture that’s designed for sloped areas, comes in particularly useful in a loft space as it allows you to use all your available floor and wall space. 
• Custom shelving is a smart way to use awkward spaces and is ideal for books, plants or ornaments.
• To ensure you have a place for everything, opt for a range of wardrobes with sliding doors and built-in drawers — perfect for keeping clothes and essentials neatly tucked away. 
• Mirrored doors help reflect light and will visually expand your room.
• Low-profile furniture — such as platform beds, low-back sofas and floor-storage units — keep sightlines open and allow natural light to flow through your space.

To brighten your loft and make the most of natural light, install VELUX roof windows and lean into soft, airy tones — think chalky white, muted sage, blush pink or pale grey and natural wood tones. These colours help your furniture blend seamlessly into your loft space while reflecting light across the room. Add mirrors or polished surfaces to amplify brightness and create a sense of openness.

Whether your loft is compact or roomy, embrace the opportunity to shape your space so that it’s functional and full of character. With thoughtful furniture choices and a clear design vision, your loft can be one of the most inspiring places in your home.