If raising the roofline isn t in your budget there are other creative ways to take advantage of an attic s design such as utilizing knee walls for built in storage or shelving or adding a desk under the slope of a slanted ceiling.
How to turn your attic into an apartment.
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.
Enlarge an existing window in the loft area to allow for added light or install a couple of dormers.
More seating will make the room seem bigger and it provides more functionality.
Fortunately this is a fairly easy fix.
This would also be an excellent spot to hide christmas and birthday presents.
You might open up your attic and find bare joists with fiberglass or cellulose insulation between the joists.
Don t be afraid to use a large sofa in a small space.
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.
Attic conversions requires creativity to maximize space.
Design the stairs to be 4 feet wide if possible.
Add some ceiling drawers.
The second important aspect of your conversion will be the lighting.
Frame a staircase and stairwell leading into the attic.