![]() Baseboards, casings, windows, everything was trimmed to the exact patterns and dimension as they are downstairs. Then for the trim, I put in the same molding profiles as downstairs. My father-in-law made a trip out to help with the plaster So, the walls were plasterboard with a veneer coat of plaster to match the textures downstairs. It was important to me that our finished attic matched what was downstairs in our 1929 bungalow. I also added acoustic insulation on the floor to keep the romping around a little quieter downstairs. Next, we installed R-13 and R-19 un-faced batts wherever we could on the exterior walls and ceiling of what would be the new climate controlled room. This has made a big difference in our utility bills. We had already installed 1″ of spray foam on the underside of the roof and the exterior walls in the attic years ago, and to finish it off we added as much blown-in cellulose in the areas that would be hard to reach once the walls were up. ![]() Insulation Acoustic insulation on the floor Keep in mind that adding a tub on a second story is not always feasible because of the huge additional weight it adds (especially when full of water) Always be careful that your house can support that extra weight, because most times, it was never designed to. We really struggled between doing a half or full bath and for expense and space, we decided to go with the half bath. Then for the vent stack, we cleverly hid it inside a built in bookshelf that also created a little reading nook for the boys in their cushy chair. We decided to incorporate the chimney into the bathroom wall (leaving the brick exposed on both sides of course!). There was a chimney in the middle of the room as well as a vent stack that was going to be a real pain to move. We framed out the openings and built huge drawers underneath the beds to utilize as much storage space as we could, otherwise that was just lost space. We tucked 2 beds into the knee wall on one side to keep the room open. The Layout Twin beds tucked into the side to save room and add storage underneath I’ve also included a photo gallery of the whole project at the end. So, in a small room, how do you fit 2 beds and a bathroom and still have room to play and headroom for the adults? Here’s the what we came up with. We also knew we needed plenty of storage for the things that we “collect” over the years and never seem to get rid of. We wanted to include room for both of our boys and a half bath to save us from midnight potty trips down the steep stairs. ![]() With an attic bedroom, you will likely be fighting for every inch of space you can get so coming up with some clever ideas to save room can make the room go from passable to incredible. ![]() The list goes on and on, but you need to know the sizes and locations of everything you want to include before you start so you can plan accordingly. The attic once we cleared out the junk prior to our renovation. Think about the layout, where the outlets and light switches will go, the size of your vanity, etc, etc. While I’ve shared some bits and pieces of the project with you already, I’m finally ready to reveal how to turn an attic into a bedroom with you today! Make a Planįiguring out exactly what you want to do is so important before you start putting up walls and finishing out a space. I had nine months to figure out a plan, and I couldn’t break the bank doing it either. The moment came when we discovered we were expecting our 2nd child. My own old house was blessed with an unfinished attic when we bought it, and I knew someday we would turn what was just a messy storage space into a livable room. Everything is already in place, you just have to transform an empty space into your vision.Ĭreate an extra bedroom, a master suite, a media room, a play room or anything you can imagine for much less than the cost of an addition. No foundations or setbacks to worry about. An attic is often the easiest place to add onto your house.
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