Obviously a crawl space attic won t do.
Making an attic livable.
Before you put up wallpaper or decorate.
Spend extra on the ceiling.
Figure out if your attic can even be changed into a liveable space.
But if your attic was framed with rafters which are beams that support the roof.
Here are tips on how to convert your attic into a livable space.
There isn t a solid rule of thumb for how but suffice it to say it involves reviewing the specific structural realities of your home and a thorough review of the proposed size and applicable building codes.
Attics don t generally offer a great deal of floor space and ceiling height.
Instinctively eyes will be drawn to the sloped ceiling in most attics so it s a good.
You can increase the space in your attic by adding a dormer which is a window structure that protrudes from the roof slope to provide more headroom space in the attic.
Floor covering area rugs are awesome lighting especially in an attic that might not have tons of natural light wall color could be fabric or can you paint.
Pull down stairs won t work for an attic room so you must add a permanent staircase.
Clutter makes the space very unappealing and could also cause serious health risks.
Finishing the attic 1.
At least half of your attic space must be 7 feet high by 7 feet wide with a total of 70 square feet.
Codes vary from place to place but the rule of 7 for using an attic as an actual room typically applies.
Converting an attic to a living area yields a modest return on your investment.
According to remodeling impact report from the national association of realtors an attic bedroom conversion that includes a small bath has a national median cost of 75 000 and retains 53 of its value if you should decide to sell your house.
Prime and paint the walls.
Make sure to clean from wall to wall and from top to bottom.
Four key ingredients to create a livable moment in an empty space.
Dormers range in sizes so decide which will work best for you and your existing structure.
Or even one section of wallpaper chair bed.