attic rooms

Spaces beneath rafters

Attic rooms are rooms located in the attic—the space directly beneath a roof, typically with sloped ceilings that follow the roofline.

They're often converted from storage space into living areas: The old house had two attic rooms with dormer windows.

Because attics were traditionally servants' quarters or afterthoughts, attic rooms can suggest modest or cramped accommodations.

Related
  • loftSpace beneath the roof
  • garretSmall rooftop living space
  • dormerProjecting rooftop window structure
  • raftersSloped roof beams
  • eavesProjecting roof edges

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