Converting your attic into usable finished space can increase the value of your home by maximizing the available square footage.
Finished attic office space.
Uses of the finished attic space range from office and playroom to full bed and bath.
Your attic has a climate of its own.
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It s why certain rooms or spaces of the house are more suited to be transformed into a home office.
If your attic is a playroom pile on vibrant colors to make the space bright and happy.
These design ideas will help you transform your finished or remodeled attic into a walk in closet home office game room playroom.
There s a chance you ll need to enlarge the system if your attic wasn t heated or cooled previously so call in a pro to make sure it s up to snuff.
30 cozy attic home office design ideas.
Turn your attic into a useful space that s not just storage.
The purpose of having a home office is that of being able to retreat into a quiet and peaceful space where you can work and put your thoughts in order without being interrupted or distracted.
To meet all three goals insulating your finished attic ventilating the roof and maximizing headroom use a combination of dense batt insulation rigid foam sheeting and air chutes.
Carpet tiles are also a brilliant choice for playrooms.
A modular sectional makes a great place to snuggle and lounge.
If you re finishing your attic insulating it to the proper r value can cause a dramatic loss of headroom if you limit yourself to fiberglass batts.
If your home is smaller than other homes in your area or simply lacks the necessary amount of storage or living space for your family finishing your attic is a relatively inexpensive way to increase your usable space.
How to use your finished attic space.
We have finished transforming what was once an empty attic space into a glorious useable modern office and flex space for our family.
When you walk to the top of the brand new stairs this is your view of the finished attic office.
Nov 4 2013 explore hannah stern s board attic office on pinterest.
If one gets stained swap it with one in a less conspicuous part of the room.
In most cases though the joists cannot support live loads and may not even be covered with boards.
Here is a tour and some before and after images from the build.
In the chicago area berg sees many homes where space is limited and the only way to expand is up.
In rare cases especially in new construction homes the attic may have been built unfinished with the correct flooring in place with the idea that the homeowner could later on finish the space.