Put these boxes on hinges in the space between your rafters to store your less used items.
How to turn your attic into an apartment.
Enlarge an existing window in the loft area to allow for added light or install a couple of dormers.
Add some ceiling drawers.
Design the stairs to be 4 feet wide if possible.
If raising the roofline isn t in your budget there are other creative ways to take advantage of an attic s design such as utilizing knee walls for built in storage or shelving or adding a desk under the slope of a slanted ceiling.
Fortunately this is a fairly easy fix.
Attic conversions requires creativity to maximize space.
Blue seersucker bedding and cherry wood twin beds give this attic bedroom a timeless look while the printed x base stools add a modern touch.
This would also be an excellent spot to hide christmas and birthday presents.
Frame a staircase and stairwell leading into the attic.
You might open up your attic and find bare joists with fiberglass or cellulose insulation between the joists.
More seating will make the room seem bigger and it provides more functionality.
Don t be afraid to use a large sofa in a small space.
The second important aspect of your conversion will be the lighting.