Converting your attic into usable finished space can increase the value of your home by maximizing the available square footage.
Finished attic ideas before and after.
The owners of this maplewood nj home sacrificed nothing when it came time to floor the attic.
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Finishing the walls and adding skylights is so laborious and cost intensive flooring takes a back seat.
Typically it s a dumping ground for toys but here are some pics when it was actually cleaned up.
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Then start painting beginning with the darkest color allowing paint to dry between coats.
Every attic is different but a few established norms and practices will guide your renovation.
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Follow the rule of 7s.
You can see that the giant wooden star found a new home in this space click here to see the attic renovation before and after.
Enforcement varies but codes typically say that at least half of a finished attic must be at least 7 feet high and that this area must be a minimum of 7 feet wide and 70 square feet.
To get the look on your own wall use a laser level to measure and tape the top and bottom borders 1 foot at a time.
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.
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These design ideas will help you transform your finished or remodeled attic into a walk in closet home office game room playroom.
Before and after attic remodels browse pictures of amazing attic renovations and get expert tips for transforming your unused upstairs.
Turn your attic into a useful space that s not just storage.
Buttery yellow wide plank flooring captures and reflects the ample light that streams from the added floor to ceiling windows.
Feb 9 2016 explore deb herzog s board refinished attic spaces on pinterest.