Diy Adding A Loft Bedroom Into Attic Space

1930s house transformed by loft conversion.
Diy adding a loft bedroom into attic space. That s measured after you finish the ceiling. Building codes vary by location but most require at least a 7 foot clearance for attic expansions. In a small space an accent wall pulls the eye through the room and visually enlarges the proportions. Building a house extension.
The minimum height for a loft conversion is 2 2 metres. To add both architectural interest and texture to this attic bedroom interior designer alexandra hernandez created a custom headboard wall made up of individual burlap upholstered plywood cubes. You ll need to get your tape measure out to check the height between the floor and the highest point in your attic. If you have 2 2 metres or more you re off to a good start.
If you don t have enough height you ll have to raise the roof line and that adds a lot to your construction costs. First check for head clearance. Adrian and maria pearcey converted their loft to make space for an extra bedroom.