a room or unfinished space directly beneath the roof of a building
bought a charming Victorian house with a garret that she hoped to turn into a writing room
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Recent Examples of garretsAbout 10 years ago, Louboutin bought more garrets next to his apartment.—
Dana Thomas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Rooms The Wythe Hotel translates its 1901 barrel-factory heritage into a collection of 69 character-rich rooms that feel more like private artist lofts than anything else.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Sep. 2026
As impressive as many space-saving tiny houses are, not everyone is cut out for climbing into small lofts using movable ladders, or sleeping on a sofa bed every night.
Pipes in attics, basements and crawl spaces may be exposed, and homeowners may be able to insulate these on their own, though novices might still want to leave this important job to a professional.
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Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
30 Aug. 2026
The Society was gifted with 30 wooden desks from the community that ended up in resident’s basements and attics.