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ABOUT THIS BEFORE & AFTER<\/p>\n

HOME TYPE: House<\/p>\n

PROJECT TYPE: Bedroom<\/p>\n

STYLE: Contemporary<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve just moved, you never know what surprising or unexpected items old tenants might leave behind<\/a> \u2014 or what niche features the former home of a hobbyist might include. From homes with giant chessboards<\/a> to a full-on replica of a space command center<\/a>, AT readers have seen it all when it comes to bewildering home finds.<\/a><\/p>\n

For Will Pryor, the quirky attic find in his new home was rock climbing holds \u2014 perfect for extremely angled walls and an avid climber \u2014 but not so perfect for Will, who\u2019s not into bouldering.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Will Pryor<\/p>\n

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Credit: Will Pryor<\/p>\n

He Started Creating His Dream Bedroom by Updating the Flooring<\/p>\n

When he moved in, Will knew he could turn the slanted space into a functional bathroom<\/a> and bedroom combo, working with his contractor, Thor Benediktsson<\/a>. \u201cI decided to make the change not just to increase the property value or to give me a dedicated master bedroom or bathroom, but also to fulfill a vision I had when I toured the house,\u201d Will says.<\/p>\n

For example, he wanted to continue the downstairs\u2019 dark hardwood floors in the bedroom. \u201cI figured bamboo was a good alternative, and I\u2019ve loved the Herringbone pattern ever since I saw it in the great houses and castles of Europe,\u201d Will says. He learned something, though: Will hasn\u2019t been pleased with how easily his bamboo floors scratch, and he recommends against them for future projects.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Will Pryor<\/p>\n

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Credit: Will Pryor<\/p>\n

A Large Window Added to the Attic\u2019s Revamp<\/p>\n

Another major change that took the attic from storage-space-meets-climbing-gym was adding more natural light. Will found the large half-round window in his revamped bedroom from a surplus store. Marked down to $200, it was a steal.<\/p>\n

The bench under the windows pulls double (triple, even?) duty: It covers unsightly ductwork, provides added storage, and serves as a display shelf for plants and framed photos.<\/p>\n

\"Cozy<\/p>\n

Credit: Will Pryor<\/p>\n

Fun Lighting and Soft Grays Finished the Cozy Bedroom<\/p>\n

For color, Will decided to go with soft grays on the walls and in his linens to complement the adjacent bathroom, but he did add a pop of unexpected color in an unexpected place: his lightbulbs. \u201cSince I have amazing angled ceilings, I decided to have some fun with different lighting fixtures and color-changing LED bulbs,\u201d he says. (An equally fun upgrade from the climbing gym before.)<\/p>\n

Overall, the added lighting \u2014 LED and especially natural \u2014 is Will\u2019s favorite part of his new bedroom. \u201cWaking up in the space and watching the light filter in through the large windows has become a simple pleasure that I always relish,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Inspired? Submit your own project here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Further Reading<\/p>\n

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Marie Kondo\u2019s Method for Storing Kitchen Towels Is the Only Way to Store Kitchen Towels<\/a><\/p>\n

I Tried the $17 Shower Cleaner with More Than 4,000 5-Star Reviews<\/a><\/p>\n