Collection by William Harrison

Basement and Attic Hangouts

Sometimes creative constrictions can lead to the best results. These homes make the most out of their previously musty attics and basements.

Another of our favorite home office ideas on a budget? Incorporate a basic office space in the upper level or attic of the house, like this small workstation on the upper level of this magnificent, midcentury, A-frame prefab home off the coast of Rhode Island. Here, an airy push-open window provides a refreshing ocean breeze for this sparse workspace.
Another of our favorite home office ideas on a budget? Incorporate a basic office space in the upper level or attic of the house, like this small workstation on the upper level of this magnificent, midcentury, A-frame prefab home off the coast of Rhode Island. Here, an airy push-open window provides a refreshing ocean breeze for this sparse workspace.
Johnson carved out a painting studio and guest bedroom from the preexisting basement.
Johnson carved out a painting studio and guest bedroom from the preexisting basement.
The new 860-square-foot basement contains a bathroom and additional living space. The designers chose to use pivoting glass doors so as to not cut into the space.
The new 860-square-foot basement contains a bathroom and additional living space. The designers chose to use pivoting glass doors so as to not cut into the space.
The McDonalds enjoy the extra space afforded by their attic addition.
The McDonalds enjoy the extra space afforded by their attic addition.
Maple performs in the basement playroom. The basement windows are coated with a polycarbonate greenhouse glaze.
Maple performs in the basement playroom. The basement windows are coated with a polycarbonate greenhouse glaze.
In the bedroom, a light by Bretford in Chicago is next to an Ikea Malm bed topped with Indian linens and folk weavings. The rug is from Paola Lenti. A Bocci 19 brass bowl sits near a hamper from Connected Fair Trade Goods.
In the bedroom, a light by Bretford in Chicago is next to an Ikea Malm bed topped with Indian linens and folk weavings. The rug is from Paola Lenti. A Bocci 19 brass bowl sits near a hamper from Connected Fair Trade Goods.