How To Make Attic Into Closet

Joel and molly are both ecstatic with their new closet.

How to make attic into closet.

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. Decide on the orientation of the closet. Be sure to keep in mind headroom storage needs and standard closet. With converting the space into a closet the only concern was keeping the space cool.

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. Don t think of this as your typical closet imagine it more like a unique boutique space. Sloped ceilings can cause some height issues so. Be sure built ins are tall enough.

Depending on the span you ll need at least a 2 by 8. 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. Modify them to your own attic as needed. Lay out inch oriented strand board osb for the.

Make sure the joists in the attic are suitable to carry weight.