Joel and molly are both ecstatic with their new closet.
How to make attic into closet.
Modify them to your own attic as needed.
Don t think of this as your typical closet imagine it more like a unique boutique space.
Follow these basic steps for framing and finishing an attic closet.
To make use of the dead space below the attic s only window we built a window seat with concealed storage using basic plywood beadboard and a simple piano hinge.
Make sure the joists in the attic are suitable to carry weight.
For everyday dressing luxury or off season clothing storage explore your attic s potential embrace your architecture.
Depending on the span you ll need at least a 2 by 8.
Sloped ceilings can cause some height issues so.
The steps were fairly simple.
We framed the space including adding a larger door that had to be cut down a little bit in order to fit the space installed an insulation that would keep the heat out installed dry wall painted and added hardwood floors.
With converting the space into a closet the only concern was keeping the space cool.
Decide on the orientation of the closet.
Be sure to keep in mind headroom storage needs and standard closet.