There are many small houses in Thailand that have attics. Part of this may be due to the hot and humid weather throughout the year. Additionally, the space under the stairs is often used for storage instead, even though if renovated well, it could become a beautiful usable space, such as a bedroom orworkspace. Today, Beger Color Your World has tips for transforming attics or under-stair spaces into beautiful areas using the trending Neutral color palette that you can try out.
For choosing colors for attics or under-stair spaces, there are just 2 simple points:
1. Use only 1 color per area
Attics and under-stair spaces often have sloped and low ceilings. Using too many colors will make the low corners too noticeable, creating a cramped feeling. It is advisable to choose colors in the same tone and shade, such as dark brown – light brown, as shown in the image.
2. Choose colors that are easy on the eyes
Most of these areas tend to be narrow. Using very bright colors can create a cramped feeling and be visually disturbing, especially if natural light is insufficient.
The recommended color group is Neutral natural tones that have white, cream, or beige as the base. Light colors will help reflect light, making the space feel more open, or choosing medium-dark colors can add depth to the room.
What to do if the attic is hot
Many people want an attic like in Western movies, but don’t want the room to turn into an oven. We have a solution. Since more than half of the heat in the attic enters the house through the roof and walls, if you want to reduce the heat in the room, you should find ways to prevent heat from entering the house. For example, by painting the roof and using paint with heat-reflective properties.
- Recommended roof paint includes Beger Cool Roof
- and for wall paint, it is recommended to use Beger Cool Diamond Shield 15+.
Both of these paints have been proven to reflect and block over 97% of heat and can actually lower the room temperature, according to the Light and Heat Institute from Singapore. When the room is cooler, electrical appliances consume less power, which also helps save electricity. Additionally, for window areas that cannot be painted, it is recommended to install UV-blocking curtains to further cool the room.
You won’t know until you try that just a little renovation can turn an attic or the empty space under the stairs, which used to be a dust collector, into a new, appealing corner. Anyone who tries these techniques can share their results atFacebook: Beger Paint. 🙂
