Making An Attic Livable

Or even one section of wallpaper chair bed.

Making an attic livable.

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. Instinctively eyes will be drawn to the sloped ceiling in most attics so it s a good. Attics don t generally offer a great deal of floor space and ceiling height. 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.

Codes vary from place to place but the rule of 7 for using an attic as an actual room typically applies. Clutter makes the space very unappealing and could also cause serious health risks. Now some attics and this is a big asterisk here can be converted to sleeping lofts relatively reasonably. Here are tips on how to convert your attic into a livable space.

Obviously a crawl space attic won t do. Before you put up wallpaper or decorate. Clean all the clutter in the attic first. Converting an attic to a living area yields a modest return on your investment.

At least half of your attic space must be 7 feet high by 7 feet wide with a total of 70 square feet. Figure out if your attic can even be changed into a liveable space. It may take 2 to 3 coats to cover the new drywall. Pull down stairs won t work for an attic room so you must add a permanent staircase.

Finishing the attic 1. Spend extra on the ceiling. But if your attic was framed with rafters which are beams that support the roof. Prime and paint the walls.

Dormers range in sizes so decide which will work best for you and your existing structure. Four key ingredients to create a livable moment in an empty space.