The steps were fairly simple.
How to make attic into closet.
Be sure built ins are tall enough.
Modify them to your own attic as needed.
Joel and molly are both ecstatic with their new closet.
Sloped ceilings can cause some height issues so.
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.
Decide on the orientation of the closet.
Be sure to keep in mind headroom storage needs and standard closet.
Make sure the joists in the attic are suitable to carry weight.
Nail a sheet of plywood to the existing floor joists so the short sides align with the joists and the long side is perpendicular to the joists.
To make use of the dead space below the attic s only window we built a window seat with concealed storage using basic plywood beadboard and a simple piano hinge.
Lay out inch oriented strand board osb for the.
For everyday dressing luxury or off season clothing storage explore your attic s potential embrace your architecture.
Don t think of this as your typical closet imagine it more like a unique boutique space.