attic space

Under the rafters

Attic space is the area beneath a roof and above the ceiling of the top floor.

It may be finished living space, unfinished storage, or simply empty: We converted the attic space into a bedroom.

The term often appears in real estate listings and building codes to distinguish usable area from crawl spaces.

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Opposites
vertical position in building

attic spacebasement

Subterranean building level

cellar · crawl space · subbasement · root cellar · wine cellar

primary vs. secondary living space

attic spaceliving room

Home's social space

great room · common areas · main floor

Family

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