Rarely considered a usable space your attic has unlimited potential as closet space.
Converting attic space to closet.
The steps were fairly simple.
Pull down stairs won t work for an attic room so you must add a permanent staircase.
It s a fun way to add square footage to your home.
Homes with steep rooflines as well as newer construction with an unfinished attic bonus room over the garage are prime targets for an attic to closet conversion.
Normal hanging height for clothes is 40 inches.
Be sure to keep in mind headroom storage needs and standard closet allowances.
While molly envisioned its 450 square foot attic as a walk in closet joel thought it fit for seasonal storage and college memorabilia.
Decide on the orientation of the closet.
If you want a double hanging clothing rod you ll need at least 80 inches.
With converting the space into a closet the only concern was keeping the space cool.
In 2009 joel darby and molly parrish purchased their first home an 1 800 square foot atlanta bungalow built in 1925.
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.
A tall rod for dresses and coats needs to be mounted 60 to 70 inches high.
Codes vary from place to place but the rule of 7 for using an attic as an actual room typically applies.
We have lots of attic closet ideas for converting your attic.