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
There are two bedrooms in the Rasa, both of which are standard lofts with a low ceiling and space for a double bed each.
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Adam Williams
May 03,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
Think Bauhaus bones layered with contemporary art, Altbau apartments with soaring ceilings and unapologetically eclectic collections, lofts where raw concrete meets museum-worthy lighting, and homes where vintage collections coexist alongside emerging artists’ pieces.
Pour It into a Small Bowl For storage areas like garages and attics, where mice may enter more easily, set small open containers or bowls of undiluted vinegar in corners.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
The pandemic was good for eBay’s business for a time as more people stuck at home supplemented their income by selling items from their attics.