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An attic is a space located just below a building's roof, typically used for storage or as a living area. Attics matter because they provide practical additional space in homes and have historically served as affordable living quarters, as depicted in art and architecture across different cultures.
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thumb|Attic bedroom in Skógar, [[Iceland]] thumb|The Poor Poet, by [[Carl Spitzweg, 1839 (Neue Pinakothek)]] thumb|Attic in Berlin, [[Germany]]
An attic (sometimes referred to as a loft) is a space found directly below the pitched roof of a house or other building. It is also known as a sky parlor or a garret. Because they fill the space between the ceiling of a building's top floor and its slanted roof, attics are known for being awkwardly-shaped spaces with difficult-to-reach corners and often exposed rafters.
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