Many people would love to have more space in their homes but have no idea how to create one. One of the best ways to boost your home’s square footage is by converting the attic into a more usable space. Whether you are transforming your attic into an office, living space, or extra bedroom, you may need to deal with sloppy walls and awkward angles. These obstacles may ultimately cause a challenge when creating an ideal storage. These ideas will help you maximize the space in your converted attic to suit your storage needs.

Work with the eaves

The eaves provide space for installing built-in cabinets. These cabinets make most use of every available inch of space and hardly encroach on the room. In addition, they offer significant storage space. Color your cabinets to match the other parts of the attic. This will help keep the storage inconspicuous and discreet. For the best effects, color your cabinets white and the rest of the attic, purple. This will give your converted attic an element of surprise and a bit of personality when you open the doors.

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Use low-level cabinets

When making loft conversions, it is crucial to ensure that enough natural light is let into the room. Although you may use skylights to let in light into the room, they often tend to reduce the amount of available storage space. Nevertheless, all is not lost. Make great use of the wall’s bottom section by installing long, low-lying cabinet units that stretch over the room’s length. This solution leaves enough room for light to pass through and is also cost-effective.

Mirrors

Mirrors can help create an illusion of a walk in closet. Clad cabinet doors and drawer fronts with mirrored glass. The mirrors open up the space allowing natural light to bounce around the room. Moreover, the cabinets and drawers offer significant storage space without crowding the attic.

Customized storage

It could be more costly to use tailor made or customized storage than standard storage solutions. However, customized storage may be best for rooms with tricky shapes or awkward angles. For instance if the converted attic will serve as a bedroom, you may prefer a wall filled with customized closets, nooks, and drawers with specific places for the items you want to store. Customized storage in the loft blend more easily with the space and architecture than standard storage solutions.

Mix and match

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Play with the available space while mixing and matching different storage levels. The changes you make on one wall may be completely different from the alterations you make on another wall. The difference may be due to windows, eaves, and other factors. Play around with your options until you attain the most ideal storage space for you.

Use baskets and wooden boxes

If you do not have the funds to purchase built-in units and furniture, but still need to make use of every available inch of space, there is a cost effective way to do so. Wooden boxes and baskets provide cheaper storage alternatives that allow you to utilize any awkward spaces that may not accommodate other furniture. They are cost effective and make the most of your space while looking appealing as well.

A converted attic can provide substantial additional storage space. With a little creativity, you can create significant amount of storage space in your converted attic.