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
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Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Levi says that units in the building have a variety of layouts, many of them funky and unique — townhouse-style units; duplexes; big, original-style lofts; lofts that have been carved into multi-bedroom apartments.
Indoor insecticide sprays are rarely necessary and won’t solve the root problem, since many beetles may still be hiding inside walls or attics.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
From attics filled with secrets and dragon war colleges to the jungles of Vietnam and the beaches of Newport, audiobooks can transport listeners to some unforgettable places.