Attic Remodel

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Maximize headroom when insulating an attic.

Attics are inherently challenging—they’re often dark, cramped, and, well, far from everything else in the house. Plus, they often have odd and awkwardly shaped spaces to work with. It’s no surprise that so many become a dumping ground for all sorts of odds and ends. But that doesn’t have to be the case. These renovation projects prove that, when properly configured, attic spaces can add some seriously useful—and attractive—square footage to your home.

Squeezing one office space into a home is tricky enough; when you have two people working from home indefinitely, you have to get creative.For four months, Kris McDonald and his wife both crowded around the dining room table to work from home. It was, as he says, “no longer working.” But when his wife put in an order for a new desk to call her own, they both realized that they didn’t actually have a place to put it—yet.

Finishing your attic is an easier way to expand your living space without having to worry about the zoning restrictions and high costs that come with home additions. Once the floors, walls and ceiling are finished, your attic can easily become an extra bedroom, office or play room for the kids. If you want to turn your unfinished attic space into something more useful, consider converting it to a room you can enjoy with these helpful tips on what to do before and during the process.

When Keith McNally, the man behind some of New York City’s most beloved restaurants, took on a Cotswolds house, he had no idea what he was in for

It takes a little inspiration to turn an attic into a bedroom, but the reward is worth it if you can figure out the details.

A do-it-yourself attic conversion. Before and after photos and description of DIY converting our unfinished attic into a bedroom for our children.

Gallery of the best attic storage ideas including clever organization ideas such as fitted wardrobes, attic storage and more.

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