Opt for lower furniture and scaled artwork to create the visual effect of higher ceilings.
Attic ceiling too low.
Always cover the tops of the ceiling joists to make sure the insulation is deep enough to reach your target r value and to prevent thermal bridging the heat loss that occurs through the wood framing.
You can vary the look by using boards of different widths.
If you want to.
Furniture scale and placement.
Work from the perimeter of the attic toward the door or hatch so that you don t trample all over the insulation you just put in.
At least 50 of the usable area calculated above must have ceilings of at least 7 feet.
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Opt for low slung small to medium scale furniture for your attic room but make sure beds and upholstered seating aren t too short or small for your body.
A timeless classic these tongue and groove panels are easy to install and will protect the low ceiling from dings and dents.