The attic is often overlooked when it comes to finding a space to call your own. Most people tend to think of loft conversions as exclusively for bedrooms and living areas, but a loft can provide the perfect environment for productivity. The typical dimensions are ideal for a private workspace, especially if you’re working alone, with plenty of room to accommodate everything you need to get things done - usually with additional space for storage.

So if you need a quiet home office where your family members won’t disturb you, then you really ought to think about the attic. We’ve gathered several inspirations to show you how it’s done:

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This creative home studio is kept contemporary and simple with modern furniture and neutral colours. Space inside this Edwardian terrace is limited, so a skylight has been fitted to provide an abundance of daylight, which isn’t only practical for working but also for helping to open up the room more. Clutter is generally something to avoid when it comes to decorating any workspace, but here it has been used to create a warm and cosy ambience.

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An artist’s workspace needs to inspire, and this attic-come-studio is the ideal environment for creativity to flourish. Spacious and airy, thanks to a combination of natural light and neutral colours, ideas are free to form without being encumbered. Other areas have been utilised for more practical purposes, such as storage and display.

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Another spectacular home office, and another natural-looking work environment, nothing utilitarian about it whatsoever - you’d be forgiven for thinking this was just another living space. Exquisitely decorated with stylish, contemporary wallpaper and elegant lighting, this study is perhaps not as pragmatic as the other rooms on our list, but it would certainly make for a lovely addition to any home, perhaps as a reading room or private study for the kids.