This would also be an excellent spot to hide christmas and birthday presents.
How to turn your attic into an apartment.
The second important aspect of your conversion will be the lighting.
You can sister the joists by cutting 2 x8 boards the same length as the joists applying construction adhesive and affixing each to a joist with nails.
Enlarge an existing window in the loft area to allow for added light or install a couple of dormers.
Put these boxes on hinges in the space between your rafters to store your less used items.
Hire a window specialist to help you design and construct dormers.
Frame a staircase and stairwell leading into the attic.
Attic conversions requires creativity to maximize space.
In order to convert your attic into an apartment first and foremost you need to have the necessary square feet of space that will allow you to create a space that you will enjoy without feeling claustrophobic.
Fortunately this is a fairly easy fix.
More seating will make the room seem bigger and it provides more functionality.
Blue seersucker bedding and cherry wood twin beds give this attic bedroom a timeless look while the printed x base stools add a modern touch.
Add some ceiling drawers.
Design the stairs to be 4 feet wide if possible.