Use our step-by-step guide for finishing an attic to transform your space into a new living area.
Everything from attic storage ideas, and attic renovation ideas to finished attic ideas, you can find them all here!
BEFORE When we bought our home 7 years ago, the upstairs felt like it was mostly unfinished, other than one room – the guest room. Our first move was to finish the open attic room, dry walling it, and adding electric and flooring. We did that almost immediately when we moved in, and it then became Charlie’s bedroom. In the rush of day-to-day life we ended up leaving the rest of the upstairs mostly as-is, ignoring this large chunk of unused space at the top of our stairs. It became a dumping ground of toys, workout equipment we didn’t use enough, and clutter. Finally, at the end of 2023, I felt ready to tackle fixing the space up. I envisioned it light and bright, with a floor to ceiling bookshelf, housing games and books and creative projects. I wanted the space to feel like a cozy nook, and hideaway from everyday life where we could be creative together as a family. The first step was of course to add skylights! I had installed VELUX skylights in the A-Frame upstate, 9 to be exact, and we absolutely loved the ease of install and ease of use! The skylights are solar-powered, and …
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Everything from attic storage ideas, and attic renovation ideas to finished attic ideas, you can find them all here!
Whether you envision your house's top floor as an away-from-it-all master suite, a quiet home office, or a kids' hangout, don't lift a finger until you've read TOH's expert advice.
Use our step-by-step guide for finishing an attic to transform your space into a new living area.
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For posterity sake, I am beginning with the attic’s true “before.” Here is a post about how we got here… it has more photos of before. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Victoria Elizabeth Barnes (@victoriaelizabethbarnes) on Jun 13, 2019 at 9:32am PDT I didn’t take a lot of video way back when—I […]
You might be wondering if there are different types of attics. Perhaps you're building a house and considering adding an attic. Or maybe you'd want to maximize the extra space above your ceiling. Whatever the case may be, continue reading to know more about the different types of attics.
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Want your head to explode? Search “Loft vs. Attic”. Seriously, people cannot agree on what exactly constitutes a loft or an attic. Many will argue that they’re synonyms and can be used interchangeably, but if you’re a writer, like I am, you know that there’s always a difference, even if it’s subtle. Most definitions agree …
If your house isn't quite big enough, added space might be hiding right under your roof.
Ready to attack your attic? Read this first! Filled with helpful tips and plenty of eye candy, this post on attic storage is a must-read.
Attics are often an untapped resource for home expansion. See examples of fantastic attic remodels and learn how to do it yourself.
My family and I have lived in my house since I was in 7th or 8th grade. So a good 9 or 10 years. Our old house/apartment we rented had a huge basement and garage that we used for storage. When we m…
If your house isn't quite big enough, added space might be hiding right under your roof.
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Want to know how to insulate an attic? This expert advice shows you step-by-step how to insulate a finished or an unfinished attic.
Maximizing attic space effectively enhances your home's storage capacity without the need for external units or costly renovations. The attic, often
If your house isn't quite big enough, added space might be hiding right under your roof.
Converting your attic into usable finished space can increase the value of your home by maximizing the available square footage. If your home is smaller than other homes in your area, or simply lacks the necessary amount of storage or...
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Here are some attic storage ideas ideal for both finished and unfinished attics, along with some flooring ideas for unfinished spaces. Storage Ideas for Finished Attics The best type of attic storage to go for will be built in units. This is because an attic space has weird angles and layouts. Built in units will …
Attic of the Williams house near Crescent City, Florida.
This is why you can have any attic design to make the perfect room for whatever purpose you have in mind.
As the Mamas and the Papas once famously sang: All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray. I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s day. I’d be safe and warm if I was in L.A.; [Renovation] dreamin’ on such a winter’s day. Frankly I’m wishing for a little brown and gray, right now we’ve got white, white, and more white. Many feet of
Finishing your attic can add space and utility and increase the value of your home, as long as it's done properly. When done without proper planning or adherence to local building codes, it can actually reduce the value of your home or stall a sale. Here are some must-do tips to follow when finishing your attic.
One of the things that made us fall in love with this house (beside the property, the location, the front porch, our instant vision for updates), was the
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Everything from attic storage ideas, and attic renovation ideas to finished attic ideas, you can find them all here!
Turning an attic into a room can add value to your home and additional living space for your family. Many older homes were built with steep pitched roofs and plenty of available height that makes attic conversion easy and inexpensive. There are many things to consider before undertaking the work.
© Korners Folly An attic is the ultimate guardian of secrets; a hiding place for all sorts of things disguised in the darkness and the dust– family history, forgotten treasure, architectural follies and perhaps a few skeletons in the closet? I thought it was about time we dedicated a brief compen
