by cl845
Katie

Turned attic storage space into two bedrooms for my kids. Did it all myself so it cost around $120 in paint and polyurethane, $15 in sandpaper for the floors, around $8 for spackle and wood filler, and $15 for trim. A couple of dollars for plastic to cut out polka dot templates. Used pieces of old sheet-rock to patch holes in the walls, so well under $200 for everything. Turned a closet into a little reading room. There are some before shots taken before I bought the house.

 
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bamora01 wrote:
what is the size of your door? - Did you find it at Lowe's and and is the doorway more narrow than a typical frame? Thanks! P.s You have totally inspired me! Great space. »
· Comment · 9 months ago
cl845 Thanks. The door was already there, albeit in rough shape. I just sanded off the old finish and painted it. It is smaller than a regular door.
9 months ago ·
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az3199 wrote:
Where is the chest from? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
cl845 Sorry for the delay in answering - I don't check in much. I painted the chest myself - a friend was throwing it away so I sanded it, made some stencils and used up some leftover paint I had lying around.
10 months ago · ·
Vikrant Sharma Homez So grab some paint and Unleash the Painter in You . Good Luck .
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daea4lyfe wrote:
where did u get the mirror from »
· Comment · 11 months ago
chrispcnm wrote:
Insulation for attic renovation - How did you insulate your roof for the attic renovation? I've seen some people recommend not venting,and making a 'hot roof'. Did you do ventilation under the sides? Is it warm in winter? »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Todd Starner I used spray foam on mine and yes it is now non ventilated. Stays nice all year in upstate NY.
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kathykallner wrote:
Rug in your attic? - Where did you get this? Its adorable! »
· Comment · 13 months ago
cl845 Ikea. It was very cheap!
13 months ago ·
kathykallner Thanks!
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ingastar wrote:
Rug? - This space is amazing! I am so impressed! Would you consider sharing where you found this rug? »
· Comment · 15 months ago
The Shabby Nest This is the IKEA Lusy Blom rug.
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Carey Christiano wrote:
I have the same exact attic space. You did a great job and inspired me to do a makeover. My teen son lives up in my attic in both rooms. Love the colors and the clean open feel of these rooms. »
· Comment · 16 months ago
Emily Hurley Carey, I'd LOVE to see photos of what you did with your space. This attic makeover is one of my favorite things on Houzz. :)
15 months ago ·
cl845 Wow. I posted this many weeks ago and forgot all about it. Used an email address that I never check. Just did this morning and so happy to see the responses! Glad you like it.
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rob176 wrote:
What is the name of the paint color on the wall? - What is the name of the paint color on the wall? »
· Comment · 8 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
If you really want to make that secondhand dresser you bought look spiffy, go a step further than a coat of paint. Cover the drawers in wallpaper and, for heaven's sake, splurge on some nice pulls.
added by Vanessa Brunner to Unearth Your Attic
Colorful Girls' Getaway in New YorkAFTER: Katie O'Hagan wanted to transform the attic in her Beacon, New York, home into a bright and cheerful space for her two daughters. "We had to move from a house they really loved into a relatively cramped space, so my main goal was to create rooms that would make them excited to move in," she says. Bright greens, yellows and oranges were chosen for their cheerful notes and ability to reflect the limited sunlight. Furniture with simple lines helps the rest of the room feel clean but not sparse. Since the beds have drawers tucked underneath, there's plenty of room for the girls' odds and ends.
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LIke the dresser
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Dresser idea
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2 bedrooms attached -on roof??
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kids room
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Fr dresser wall paper
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Baby's room colors
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I like this paint job on the dresser
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the flowers are so big
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Love the color
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i have that rug
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Cool dresser n love the mirror
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handpainted dresser
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colors for smaller room like Ellies
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painted chest of drawers--very cool;; graphic rug
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Colors
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colors, cheerful, cute
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for nicole space
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Mirror
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Possible attic
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painted chest of drawers
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Cute for my little shira
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kids attic
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Cute dresser
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Dresser
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Crawl space for storage and mechanicals access? Baseboard heat since plumbing and electric easily available?
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Ike's mirror $20.
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set of drawers
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Wood floors
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The rug
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small door leading to storage
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nice
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yellow 2
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tiroirs de la commode différents de la structure
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dresser
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Very pretty
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Awesome room, could use a skylight and cordless shade to complete the transformation!
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Rileighs room
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Before & after
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Julie
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Attic space use
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Like rug
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Love the rug
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Separate attic for 2 rooms
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Bonus room
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Two rooms
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Colours, carpet
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Really like how dresser is painted
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Ikea rug
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Becky attic idea
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Wallpaper on dresser drawers to spruce it up...do in living room
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chest of drawers
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Akosua room
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J'aime la commode!
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painted chest
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for 222 door
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Attic style
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Upstairs
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addition option
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Dresser
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Bedroom
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Very cool loft bedroom paint colors
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Attic conversion
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Closet space
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the dresser
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chest of drawers
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Récupérer un vieux bureau
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Ostré barvy
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Design on drawers
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dresser for rms room
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kennedys room
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Kids bedroom loft
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attic bedroom
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Скрин
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The colours
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bright colors
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Cute dresser.
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painted dresser
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Anelke
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Attic stotrage space converted to room
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Girls dresser
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Attic space
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flow of colors from one room to next...awesome!
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small attic bedroom kids
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2
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Chest
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bedroom
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Retro room & dresser
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Cute
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Dresser redo
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ceiling height??
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same shape room
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same shape room
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LOVE THIS!!
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Colors
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Mirrors!
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Attic playroom
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Lågt i tak
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Drawers
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Drawers
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dresser idea
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fun mirror
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dresser
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Dachzimmer
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Fun rug
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Bright and colorful. A playful attic conversion. Great use of small space.
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dresser
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rug 39.00
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Rug
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Cañonero puede convertirse en bloques de lego
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Painted Dresser
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Wall color yellowish
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great tweenie room for maki
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kids bedroom
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Split the room in two
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Rug
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Iike the dresser
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Rug
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sky light
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Mirror - Emyrsen's room Rug - playroom Both from ikea
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The rug and everything ties in together
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attic br
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Mirror
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door upstairs
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attic
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Attics
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nice kid space
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La comoda
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great mirror
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