3 Considerations for Your Attic Conversion

For homeowners who are looking to add to their living space and don’t want to perform an actual addition to the home due to financial or logistic reasons, an attic conversion may be something to consider. However, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind when thinking about upgrading your attic space, including:

1. Private Entrance – Some attics are particularly difficult to access, with some being extremely small. This makes it hard to get furniture into the space that you are converting. So, you may want to consider adding a full-sized, independent entrance that will allow large items to be easily moved in and out. Plus, it adds a level of privacy to the attic conversion, which can be helpful if it’s a bedroom for a kid in college.
2. Self-Sufficiency – When converting your attic space to a second living area or a bedroom, you may want to consider adding in a small kitchenette and/or bathroom. While this will obviously increase the project price, it will offer enhanced versatility while making the room that much more enjoyable. It will eliminate the need to run down to the kitchen for snacks and drinks or to the bathroom every time nature calls.
3. Natural Lighting – The roof in the attic o the house is very unique, which can be used to your advantage when it comes to lighting. The attic is the perfect room to install skylights for effective lighting throughout the main part of the day. This will reduce the need of electric lighting and could even lower your heating and cooling costs. Plus, it helps make the space look more open and much more inviting.

Attic conversions can be a bit tricky, so it isn’t recommended that you try to tackle such a project on your own. Our team of professionals here at Structure Remodeling in Huntsville, AL, can help you design the perfect attic conversion and then carry out the project quickly and efficiently. Give us a call for a quote today!