Building A Closet In An Attic Room

Decide on the orientation of the closet.

Building a closet in an attic room.

In this case plan on removing the existing insulation on the floor of the attic under the closet area and adding insulation to the walls and ceiling of the closet as it is built. Our solution in one of them was to build our own walk in closet which worked very very well. The challenges of working with a sloped ceiling include hanging closet rods from sloped ceilings. Attic spaces are amazing for creating a walk in closet and you will easily accommodate all your things there.

Finally you ll have room enough for that mound of shoes the clothes packed on closet rods and the pile of boxes. Many older homes were built with steep pitched roofs and plenty of available height that makes attic conversion easy and inexpensive. This closet was originally an attic bedroom that was converted into a large walk in closet. If you add a skylight be sure the space is equipped with both heating and cooling systems as a skylight can affect temperature.

Be sure to keep in mind headroom storage needs and standard closet allowances. If you add a bathroom to the attic you can create a luxurious dressing area. There are many things to consider before undertaking the work. This attic was divided into three zones.

A bedroom dressing area and master bathroom. This room was spacious enough and the walls were high enough so that custom organizers could be built that follow the angle of the roofline. You can also add a vent in the closet floor to allow room temperature air to flow in from the room below during the process if desired. If you want a double hanging clothing rod you ll need at least 80 inches.

If you find you don t have sufficient closet space an attic could be perfect for creating the ultimate closet. Make wall mounted boxes and shelves to fit under the roof. Turning an attic into a room can add value to your home and additional living space for your family. To give the bathroom a spa like feel luxe features were added like a soaker tub a frameless shower enclosure a new toilet complete with heated seat and led lights marble and glass mosaic tiles and a crystal chandelier.

Normal hanging height for clothes is 40 inches. A tall rod for dresses and coats needs to be mounted 60 to 70 inches high.