An attic bedroom provides you with a level of privacy that other rooms in the house do not have. Since heat tends to rise, the attic will most likely be hotter than other areas of the house. There is no need for the occupants of the bedroom to be left sweltering in the heat when there are simple and inexpensive ways to keep the attic cool.

Window Treatments

The heat from sunlight shinning through your windows can cause the temperature in your attic bedroom to raise more then a few degrees. To help keep your room cooler, add curtains to your windows. Dark colored curtains made of heavy material may provide better sunlight blockage than thinner, light colored curtains. Installing blinds can reduce heat by 40 percent to 50 percent.

Fans

Fans are probably one of the simplest and cheapest routes to go when looking for ways to cool down your attic bedroom. With their wide array of styles, designs and options, fans are a simple and quick solution. Box fans can be purchased at most department stores and create a nice amount of wind. The problem with box fans is that they are stationary and do not circulate air flow well. Using an oscillating fan will help provide a nice air flow as well as giving you total control over the flow. Ceiling fans are a great way to keep heat down as well as circulate air flow. They are relatively simple to install over an existing ceiling light.

Air Conditioners

As with fans, air conditioners come in an array of sizes, features and prices. When choosing your air conditioner decide if you want a model that needs to be installed into the window, or if you would rather purchase a portable model that can be moved around the room. Take into consider the size of the room you have. That will help you in determining what air conditioner to choose.

Source:

JustAskAsa.com: How to Cool Down Without Heating Up Your Budget

ThisOldHouse.com: 10 Ways to Beat the Heat