Thinking About Finishing Your Attic? Here Are Some Ideas
Most attics are a neglected place in our home where we store things we don't really need. Let's change that!
Converting an attic into something more practical like a guest bedroom or home office is a great way to maximize the space in your home. Here are some of the attic conversion recommendations, as well as some things you should take into consideration before you begin renovations:
Playroom for Kids
The attic is the perfect spot for a kid's playroom. Since it's out of sight, your kids can leave the room an unorganized mess. That will mean more fun for them and fewer temper tantrums during clean-up time.
We can install some built-ins to store all your kids’ toys. We'd also recommend some carpeting to reduce the noise of little stomping feet downstairs. As your kids get older, you could transform it into an area where they can play video games or watch movies with friends.
Yoga or Exercise Studio
An attic is an excellent place for an exercise studio. We can help you create a zen space for yoga by painting the walls a serene color and installing full-length mirrors and dimmable lights. If you prefer another exercise method, like stationary bike riding or boot camp-style workouts, we can install rubberized flooring that absorbs sound and is accessible on the knees.
Home Office
Working from home can come with a lot of distractions. If you need a designated space to do your job where your kids know not to bother you and won't get sidetracked by everyday household chores, converting your attic into a home office like this project, is a great choice.
What's excellent about converting your unfinished attic into a home office is that the space does not need to be huge. Even a small attic can make for a nice place to get on a Zoom call and get your work done. We can install bookshelves and a desk for you to use as a workspace and keep you organized. Since attics tend to be dark, we can install windows or skylights so you can see the outside world and get a little sunlight.
Things to Consider
The attic conversion may be a bit more intensive than you initially thought. For example:
Oftentimes we will need to relocate things like air conditioning ductwork or a water heater to make the conversion work.
We may have to add new electrical, air conditioning, insulation or even windows (if you want to create a bedroom).
The floor system may need to be “beefed” up. Sometimes the attic flooring is designed for to support just a minimal amount of weight, not furniture and people. New flooring framing may need to be added.
Since attics are usually used for storage, you'll want to make sure you either include space for your belongings in your new attic conversion or find another spot in the home to use as storage. If you find that the items you were storing in your unfinished attic were just collecting cobwebs and taking up space, you could consider donating them to a local charity.
Want to transform your unfinished, neglected attic into a useful part of your home? We can help! We can take the lead on everything from the design to renovations. Give us a call to get started.