Of all the rooms in one’s home, attics carry with them by far the most symbolism. Indeed many movies have created for attics the image of magical spaces—they are regarded as the strange and forbidden rooms in one’s home which serve as a repository for the (sometimes shocking) past of inhabitants. Movies like “Horror in the Attic” typify the mystical qualities we attach to these rooms.
Attics are actually vastly underestimated—they can be made into any kind of space one wishes. In many homes, attics are used as extra bedrooms—sometimes a teenager will move into the attic when he or she starts to feel a need for separation from the family. Attics can also be used as playrooms—really it’s all in the decoration. Attics, finally, can serve the purpose of storage areas—they can be used to pile boxes so that one day your children discover horrible secrets from your past while digging around.
Many people undertake renovations in their attics—these are fully customizable rooms and it is understandable that some crave change. Working on renovating attics isn’t a specific job—you will have to look to professional labourers with experience in home renovation. Once you have found the right person for the job, give them some ideas of what you wish to do with the space. Although attics can be tough to renovate, don’t let this fact get in the way of your creative drive. Indeed attics should match their owners—just like dogs often do.
Attics are a slowly dying breed of room—they will continue to exist but will undoubtedly morph into a plethora of different shapes to meet the needs of modern families. We will always have the movies to remind us of what attics used to be—mysterious rooms filled with amazing secrets.