You can create a very cozy additional space by finishing you attic. If you need an additional bedroom or a quiet den or a homework room for the kids, the attic can provide the perfect space. This will cost far less than adding on to your home. It will be very important that you check the structure and supports for the attic to be certain it is built to support the amount of weight it must bear as a finished room. You will need to plan to work with the slope of the roof in your design. Adding dormer windows can make more of the space usable. Consider working with the slope in some creative ways. If the structure will support the need for bookshelves, build them into the low walls at the lowest point of the ceiling. If the extra room is for a child's bedroom, consider building in storage for games and toys. You can also plan for flexibility in a finished attic room by building shelving with adjustable shelves and removable doors or doors with glass panels. You will probably find our Attic Remodeling Workbook available at bookstores or online at www.atticremodelingworkbook.com.
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