Steps into Converting an Attic into a Room

Steps into Converting an Attic into a Room

Over the years, the unused attic has accumulated all dust possible, still a spooky place where you would not want to set feet, especially in the scorching summer heat. Well, what if I tell that you can turn that attic of yours into something so wonderful and livable that you will spend most of your time there! Intrigued! Good, then let’s get to business and give you the idea of how to turn your attic into a room for any guest or yourself. Get ready because here are the steps in doing so!

1. Clear out the clutter – The first thing to do is to clear all the clutter that has been gathered over the years. Clutter is not appealing and can be quite risky when it comes with serious health risks. Ensure that you clean from wall to wall and from top to bottom. It depends on the amount of sterilization you would need in order to adjust the cleaning solution task. Do use some home cleaning remedies in attics that requires heavy-duty cleaning or better hire a professional cleaning company. Do check the insulation if it’s still in a usable state, then install a sub-flooring over it. If you find that the insulation loose or blown-in, then use an industrial vacuum to remove it.
2. Check all the wiring – Once all the de-cluttering is done, time to check for the wires! Hire a licensed electrician to ensure that all wiring meets the code requirements. By hiring a professional, you can avoid many common problems that DIY homeowners come across most of the times.
3. Make a plan – After cleaning and checking all the wires, the next thing to do is to make a layout of how you want the room to be, and you are going to decorate it, and the list is never-ending! It is important that you know the sizes and locations of everything you want to include before you start so you can plan accordingly. Do make sure that there is enough space in the attic to install the bed that you want up there. Measure the headroom in your attic, an attic room should measure 10.5 foot at the ridge line, and at least 50% of the finished space must be 7.5 foot tall or more.
4. The furniture – Do consider the furniture that you are going to need in the room and decide what is taking too much space. As easy it is to get caught in over-accessorizing the room, you might want to do a ‘need and do not need’ list!
5. Which color? – Choose a neutral color paint to update the look of the room so that it won’t look unappealing to the eyes. Go for neutral colors as it gives the room a universal appeal!
6. Replace the stairs – If the stairs leading to the attic are a fold-down ladder or just old creaky stairs, then do change it.