In south Florida, we rarely have basements, and so we do not have the luxury of that flex space that many people around the country do. And because of the climate, we often don’t think of the attic as a place to use for anything other than storing our Christmas decorations.
The truth is, many homeowners are finding new and innovative ways to utilize the area above their heads which is often wasted space. If you are looking for some extra room in your current home, perhaps you only need to look up!
Attic Space Re-Imagined
If you have ever crawled up into your Venice home’s attic space, you may immediately wonder how it can be used for anything other than storage of boxes. Given our temperatures throughout most of the year, the attic can get a bit toasty – but with some retrofitting, can become one of your favorite rooms of the house.
All you need are some floors, walls, insulation and air conditioning. Always make sure the attic room is well ventilated.
Your Children’s Playroom: The attic can be a challenging space, especially in the height of some areas. This makes it the perfect place for a child’s playroom. Use areas with more head room for a play area, and angled, tighter spaces for toy boxes, beanbags for watching a movie, or a cozy reading nook. Your kids will love their sanctuary, and you will keep toys and books out of sight. No kids? The attic makes a perfect office, reading room, or crafting studio.
A Workout Room: The attic is a perfect place to create your own personal gym, complete with any machines, weights, and mats. You can creatively use space to your benefit, with the middle of the room (its highest point) housing any machines or a mat for doing aerobics, and plenty of room along the walls for all your accessories.
You can work out in privacy, and by adding several fans you will keep the space – and your exercise time – much cooler.
A Spare Bedroom: Few things are more charming than a cozy bedroom with pitched ceilings and skylights. Your attic space can become an amazing guest bedroom your visitors will love to settle into – with views of the night sky, and a private space to call their own for the duration of their time with you.
This is the perfect way to also add resale value to your home – simply obtain proper permits and your home has another bedroom, and more square footage under air.
More Organized Storage: Most of us use our attic space for storage. However, we tend to shove dusty boxes up there and forget about them until we need them, often forgetting much of what we put up there. Instead, install some flooring, walls, and shelving. With proper ventilation and cooling, you can store off-season clothing on racks or neatly stack memorabilia.
Even better, you can move much of the clutter in your garage up to the attic, freeing up space for cars, bikes, and items you use every day. Correctly conceived, your attic can become your very own storage unit – and you don’t have to pay extra for it!
If you are looking to build a room in your attic space, speak to the experts at [company_name] of Venice.
We can inspect your roof and attic and give you ideas as to how best to convert and renovate the space. Our team is experienced not only in roofing but remodeling – making us the perfect local choice for your attic transformation.
