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How to Take Advantage of an Attic's Dormer Space

Originally built into homes as additional storage space, the dormer juts out from the roof with a window at its end. With home renovations becoming more popular, many find better uses for this extra footage in their home. If your attic’s dormer space already has electricity, drywall and stairs leading up to it, then forming it into a room is a simple task. For an unfinished dormer space with exposed rafters, without do-it-yourself experience, you’ll want the assistance of an electrician and plumber before installing insulation and drywall to finish the space.

Instructions

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      Turn small dormer spaces into an extra bathroom with the help of a contractor. Take advantage of any natural lighting and add can lights if necessary. Add a sink, shower mirror and towel racks and you’ll have a bathroom for guests or your teenage daughter.

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      Convert the space into an office for any work-at-home or study-at-home family members. Add extra insulation and soundproof sheeting to the room to muffle background noise from the rest of the house.

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      Transform medium-sized dormer spaces into a guest bedroom. Install skylights to add plenty of natural light to the room. If there are not any stairs leading up to the room, install a permanent stairway.

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      Turn large attic dormer spaces into an extra living space. Divide the area and make a guest bedroom and bath or add a playroom for the kids and an extra kitchen.

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