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Before & After: Empty Ceiling Space Becomes a Lofted Playroom

Sarah Dobbins
Sarah Dobbins
Sarah is a freelance writer and photographer and mother of four boys. Her hobbies include writing emails at 4 am, fixing up her century-old home, critiquing superhero spin kicks, and trying not to kill her garden.
published Jun 22, 2022
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Credit: Angie B

This townhouse only had two bedrooms, and desperately needed a dedicated workspace and playspace. Apartment Therapy reader Angie was struck with inspiration when she thought about all the unused space in their 2-story foyer. Why not build a loft and turn it into a playroom for her daughter?

Credit: Angie B.

Angie had her husband and father-in-law build this clever, creative loft and made it into a little nook for working and playing. Now Angie and her daughter both have a little place of their own to get away and color, play, and maybe even get a little work done. Here are some photos of the building process, and one more of the final result:

Credit: Angie B.
Credit: Angie B.
Credit: Angie B.
Credit: Angie B.

This post was originally published on Apartment Therapy. Read it there: Before & After: Empty Ceiling Space to Playspace