Nobody wants to spend time inside a dark and musty attic, which is why it’s often used as a storage area for old furniture and off-season items. But the attic often brims with untapped potential. If you spend the time and money to have it finished, you get an extra room you can use however you like. A premier home remodel company in the area, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of South Valley, has a few ideas on how you can utilize it.
Attic Possibilities
An Extra Bedroom
You’ll find an extra bedroom incredibly handy when you’re hosting overnight guests. The attic-turned-guest-bedroom allows you to deal with common issues relating to sleeping arrangements and privacy. No one will need to give up their own room for Auntie or Grandpa, and no one has to sleep on the couch in the living room for the duration of the visit.
Pro Tip: An attic bedroom is charming and convenient, but the process of getting there is more complicated than some homeowners expect. Converting an attic into a bedroom will require meeting necessary codes and guidelines to ensure the space is safe for anyone to use. Consult an experienced home renovation expert like DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of South Valley to help you with this.
A Home Office
Working remotely becomes easier when you have a dedicated work space in your home. This is where a finished attic comes in. Why not convert it into a home office? It’s the ideal space for one – it’s far from busy areas like the kitchen and living room, and it has its own door, allowing you to work uninterrupted.
Pro Tip: Try to make your attic office more comfortable and visually appealing. Don’t forget to integrate good task lighting into the space. If you want access to natural light, you have the option to have a skylight or two installed. The room should also be well-insulated and well-ventilated for your comfort.
Let’s Start a Conversation!
At the heart of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of South Valley is a determination to deliver only the best interior remodeling services available in the South Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Riverton and Herriman areas. Let us handle your attic renovation project and we’ll transform your space into what you’ve always wanted it to be! Call us at (801) 410-0909 or fill out this contact form to start a conversation. We look forward to hearing from you!
