Converting Attic Space into a Bedroom
Attics and Basements, Design and Decor, Video by Danny Lipford
Converting existing attic space into a bedroom is a popular project that can return over 93% of the money invested when you sell your house. When deciding whether to convert an attic into living space, consider the following questions:
- Easy Access: Is the attic area easy to get to, and are there stairs already in place?
- Ceiling Height: Is the ceiling high enough to keep the space from feeling cramped?
- Natural Light: Will you use skylights, dormers, or gable windows to provide natural light and ventilation to the room?
- Floor Strength: Are the existing joists strong enough to support the floor, or will larger ones need to be installed?
- Mechanical Systems: Will existing plumbing, electrical, or heating and cooling ducts cause a problem?
3 Comments on “Converting Attic Space into a Bedroom”
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October 21st, 2008 at 12:52 am
I really enjoyed this video. Keep up the great work. As a Feng Shui Consultant, I enjoy having spaces work for and with the residents, this also means using space that is currently being wasted.
January 24th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Our attic space is just off the master bedroom upstairs now.
It does not have sufficient flooring. There is a row of
support beams right in the center. However was wanting to turn into maybe a bathroom as the bedroom only have 1/2 bath. You have to go throught the closet to get to the attic and it is a tiny foot wide by 4 ft entry way. What do you think. We could put a door on the wall of the bedroom to access the attic. what kind of cost would be incur with this tyupe of project?
February 6th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
video was informative, but what about adequate soffit venting and insulating the roof as you were going to be closing off the gable vent by installing a window, correct?