Measure the old joists measure the length of the old joists and note how much they overhang any supporting walls or.
Build a room in my attic.
A freestanding midcentury modern fireplace fits nicely into the corner of this attic apartment.
Measure the headroom in your attic using your measuring tape.
Adding a floor to an attic can increase storage space or create a new room.
My main concern is.
If you prefer generating income from your home or would like a family member to stay with you if your attic is large enough you can turn it into a cozy apartment.
Other options include creating more open flex spaces if you have a large open attic.
This idea allows you to make the simplicity stands out.
For maximum comfort create a separate zone within your hvac system for the finished space.
The space would be 15 x 10 lxw and i d like to make it a room within a room.
Before you start creating a floor for your attic you must make sure that it can handle the additional load.
I ve got a space in my attic that i would like to make a soundproof ish studio for listening to music watching movies and most importantly playing guitar.
Whatever you do likely your attic space is bonus space.
An attic room must measure 10 5 foot at the ridge line and at least 50 percent of the finished space must be 7 5 foot tall or more.
If the space in your attic room is small you should go with a simple design as well.
White walls and furnishings make the small room appear larger and more open.
Building codes vary on headroom and space.
Warmer in both summer and winter if it s well insulated.
A cozy sleeping nook is flanked by two built in bookshelves to create a symmetrical look in this attic bedroom.
Then use nice and polished hardwood floors to add the level of comfort.
Like many attics i have a sloped.
However most require that at least half of the attic has a height of 7 feet 6 inches.
Then you ll need to build a grid like structure that can hold up the plywood flooring.
Don t forget to factor in the inches you will lose with flooring and ceiling coverings.
Your attic has a climate of its own.
To fit into the room buy a bed mattress that matches the curtain.