Bathroom of the Week: Turn your Attic into Living Space

Are you looking to add more usable space to your home? Converting your attic is a great way to create a new livable room. With an attic remodel, you can add an extra bedroom to your home, create a new play area for your kids, or simply design a new storage area.

These New Jersey home owners wanted to create a space that their kids could enjoy.  Four Star Construction embark into create not only a game room but a bathroom was incorporated in this project,  I have to say it was my favorite part of the remodel.

An attic bathroom can be a unique and charming addition to any home. By taking advantage of the sloped ceilings and cozy nooks, this attic bathroom provided a private retreat that feels separate from the rest of the house. The design maximize the available space by using clever storage solutions such as built-in shelves, cabinets, or even under-eaves storage. With the goal to keep the bathroom organized while also making the most of the limited square footage.

Bathroom Remodels Attic bathroom

By placing the bathroom in the far-end of the attic; not only was the ceiling high and advantage of the natural light provided by the location of the window.  The slope ceiling combine with recess lighting and rain shower head has a modern field that works both for the kids and adults.  The mosaic tile arrangement for the backsplash, is a welcome transition for the floating cabinet and illuminated mirror.

Here is answer to a few questions you may have when considering to add a bathroom to your Attic Living Space conversion.

How to build a bathroom in the attic?

To turn the planned areas into bathrooms, first of all, water expenses and water lines should be determined, then other installations should be applied respectively as these processes are completed. In this way, after the attic is prepared for the bathroom as installation, the application of ceramics and bathroom elements can be started according to the design.

Attic Bathroom Shower

Attic bathroom showers are often featured with sloping ceilings and skylights. With stylish areas, this type of shower brings smart solutions in small spaces and creates more pleasant and functional spaces. Such areas, which are highly appreciated by the users, are an example of the smart use of small spaces on top of visual pleasure

How can I make my attic bathroom moisture free?

Transforming attics into bathrooms can be a daunting task due to the potential for water leaks and high humidity levels. However it’s possible to protect against such issues with proper insulation. We often see ceramic or similar materials used to cover the surfaces of the attic, but there are other solutions available that can provide a sense of relief and comfort to those attempting this endeavor. Insulation materials are the key to creating a secure and worry-free space, allowing us to make the most of our time and money.

Cost to convert your attic into living space

The cost to finish an attic is $4,600 to $16,400, with an average cost of $10,500*. This comes out to about $30 to $60 per square foot. The total cost of your attic conversion will depend on the different elements your project needs.

 

*According to Angi.

 

 

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Functional Bathroom Ideas

Your bathroom is one of the few rooms in your home where your style can be all your own. It is also generally a small room that fills up quickly. We have found several ideas that are extremely successful at making this small room feel much larger and be more functional. Here are just a few of them:

Open Space Designs – Using an open design can help to open the space in the room. It will make your bathroom feel much larger and generally will be more comfortable. You won’t feel cramped in a space that is typically very limited.  This design works for either a small space; replace the tube with a shower and enclosed with glass.  For a large space like a master bathroom incorporate a standing tube, in addition to a walk-in shower; be sure to use glass to keep the space open.  

Open Floor plan bathroom 


Small vanities or no pedestal basins – A small bathroom can be outfitted with a floating vanity, the provide some storage without making the space feel cramp. 

 

Small Floating Vanity

Wall toilet paper holder – You can build a simple toilet paper holder that will hold spare rolls of toilet paper on the wall. This wooding toilet paper holder we found is perfect for small spaces.  The wood can be painted or stained your favorite color, this can keep this necessity out of cabinets and out as a decoration to match your bathroom décor.

 

Toilet Paper Holder



Barn Doors  –  To maximize character in your master bedroom, consider a high-style sliding barn door for entry into the bathroom. Here, a bright and airy bedroom is home to a white, weathered barn door that accompanies the light color palette throughout.Bathroom entry Barn Door

Giving the illusion of more space in your bathroom, as well as finding new and interesting ways to utilize the space you have can make your bathroom a much nicer place. It only requires that you think outside the box and look for opportunities to make old things new and new things do more.

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Bathroom Renovation: Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

 

Renovating any part of the home is not an easy feat. It must involve lots of planning to avoid regrettable mistakes. The annoying thing is you can make mistakes whether or not you plan. But you can’t compare the mistakes you make without a plan to those you make with a plan. To help you stay on the safe side with your bathroom renovation here are 7 common mistakes pointed out along with how to avoid them.

  1. Going in without a budget

No matter how much you have, it’s never right to embark on any project without a budget. It only leads to spending too much money and getting little value for it. Before anything begins to visit stores with the images of the kind of materials, space, and other things you need for the renovation to get a decent estimate. Of course, make provision for extra money worth at least 10% of your original budget.

Bathroom Renovation

  1. Choosing the wrong sink or bathtub

We all have that dream tub or sink that we can’t or shouldn’t try to force into our bathrooms. Don’t try this at all. Some people end up with a sink or tub that’s too large, not fitting, and/or not functional for their bathroom space.

  1. Neglecting proper ventilation

The bathroom is always a moist environment and an attraction for microorganisms. Add that to a lack of ventilation to air out space and you have peeling paint, growing mold, an entire country’s worth of microorganisms. Keep your new bathroom safe, clean, and long-lasting by ensuring proper ventilation during the remodeling process. Don’t leave out a reasonably sized window.

  1. Not committing to a theme

A renovating process makes you feel you can have anything, and that is exciting. But you shouldn’t take it so literally. Check your options from images online or in magazines and choose. Choose a theme, choose a look, décor, or idea. It saves stress and hastens your project.

  1. Trying to DIY it

Many homeowners probably believe they can even DIY building a house – they DIY everything else already. A bathroom renovation like many other projects should never be DIY. You need to hire licensed and experienced professionals for the whole project and not some parts. It will save you costs and stress in the long-run. Not to mention professionals have better finishing.

  1. Not planning for that possible contingency

Contingencies almost always occur. They can be mild or pretty serious and without any plan for them, they can greatly influence your project in the wrong way. It’s possible to discover that the upgrades are more serious than predicted. So be prepared to go with a plan B on everything.

  1. Rushing the project

Rushing the bathroom renovation might help your bathroom come together faster. But it also sets you up for other problems. A renovation or remodeling project takes time for the contractors to work through. Don’t rush them into taking shortcuts or using untested methods.

 

 

 

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