Building A Closet In An Attic Room

This closet was originally an attic bedroom that was converted into a large walk in closet.

Building a closet in an attic room.

If you find you don t have sufficient closet space an attic could be perfect for creating the ultimate closet. Decide on the orientation of the closet. The challenges of working with a sloped ceiling include hanging closet rods from sloped ceilings. Any addition of natural daylight to an attic space or closet will make a big difference to the feel of the room but again don t forget about the energy factor.

To give the bathroom a spa like feel luxe features were added like a soaker tub a frameless shower enclosure a new toilet complete with heated seat and led lights marble and glass mosaic tiles and a crystal chandelier. Order built in under the eaves compartments and drawers for clothes and shoes. In this case plan on removing the existing insulation on the floor of the attic under the closet area and adding insulation to the walls and ceiling of the closet as it is built. This attic was divided into three zones.

Our solution in one of them was to build our own walk in closet which worked very very well. This room was spacious enough and the walls were high enough so that custom organizers could be built that follow the angle of the roofline. Turning an attic into a room can add value to your home and additional living space for your family. If you want a double hanging clothing rod you ll need at least 80 inches.

There are many things to consider before undertaking the work. Finally you ll have room enough for that mound of shoes the clothes packed on closet rods and the pile of boxes. Many older homes were built with steep pitched roofs and plenty of available height that makes attic conversion easy and inexpensive. You can also add a vent in the closet floor to allow room temperature air to flow in from the room below during the process if desired.

A bedroom dressing area and master bathroom. You gain tons of storage space by stealing a few feet from a room and building a new closet complete with double doors. If you add a bathroom to the attic you can create a luxurious dressing area. A tall rod for dresses and coats needs to be mounted 60 to 70 inches high.

Normal hanging height for clothes is 40 inches. Be sure to keep in mind headroom storage needs and standard closet allowances.