Add Great Space to Your Home in 2025

Most homeowners have renovation or remodeling ideas that have been lying fallow for years because there is never enough time to get them done. The new year is a great time to start thinking about them again. You have a full year ahead of you to make the changes you want. The way you start is going to dictate how much you can get done this year. A great project is that of remodeling your attic to give you the additional space your family has always wanted. If that is an idea that appeals to you there are key factors you need to focus on before you make a start.

Planning Is the Key

Before you get carried away by the idea of a large usable attic space, think about:

How much can you realistically afford to spend? It’s easy to overestimate your budget and/or underestimate what your expenses will be. Either way, you will be left with an unfinished project or a substandard attic because you have had to cut corners.

What is your skill level when it comes to DIY? There is a lot more to a major attic remodel than just painting walls. Know what your limitations are and where you will need expert assistance.

Be sure of what you want to use the attic for. Everyone in the family will have their own ideas. You have to be sure of what you want the finished space to be. Multi-purpose areas can be very useful, but they are usually much harder to plan and execute because compromises will have to be made, and trying to fit in everything and pleasing no one is a common result.

Being an internal remodel, zoning regulations do not normally come into play, but is always better to check on this before starting the project.

Will the remodel cause domestic disruption? If so how will the family work around it?

What You Can Think of Doing

What you do with your attic is up to you. That said here are a few of the most popular attic remodel ideas:

With remote working here to stay, having a dedicated office/working space may be very useful. The attic is away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the house and can be a quiet place to work, away from noise and distractions.
An extra bathroom is always useful. With proper waterproofing, even a small space can be converted into a full bathroom, Adding a skylight will give the space a rich luxurious feel. Using glass panels as dividers will demarcate areas without making the overall space feel small or cramped.
Another bedroom, either for someone in the family or for guests is also very useful. If the room will be for the kids, bunk beds are great space savers. A chest of drawers, a few slim chairs, a large mirror, a carpet and bedside tables will ensure that all the basics are in place.
Other ideas to consider, space permitting, include a family room, an entertainment room, a gym or even a meditation area. It’s your home so think about what works best for the family.

Don’t Forget Light And Air

Critical factors in making the attic a usable space are to ensure that it has proper lighting and ventilation. Attics are designed to be storage spaces and light and fresh air are not important. These dimness and dark gloomy corners can be overcome by ensuring that there is enough light. That does not mean only putting in more electric light. Natural daylight is important to making a space inviting and livable. The best way to get this is to install skylights. Attic fans will keep the air in the attic fresh and clean. Skylights will mean that the additional usable space does not result in a significant increase in your electricity consumption. So also solar powered attic fans will also keep the area fresh without consuming any power.

When it comes to attic ventilation the name that comes to mind should be Solatube. Besides the tubular skylights and skylight replacements that the company is famous for, it is also a leader in the field of ventilation. The company’s solar powered attic fans are available in different models so finding the one that is right for you is not a problem. The fans can run all day and well into the night without the need for any electric connection. Both the products are eligible for tax credits which can free up some money to use for other aspects of the attic remodeling. Sunlight Concepts is the Premier Solatube Dealer for the Bay Area. Visit our website or give us a call at (408) 583-6031 to find out more about the products and installation and to get a free in-home consultation where can get all your questions answered and also receive advice on the products and models that are right of your home.