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Magical closet/small attic space design idea

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So we have this closet in our 'library room' that I want to transform into a magical book nook/sleep/cozy area. From the hallway, there is a small towel closet next to the room closet, that I am thinking of breaking down the wall in between ( or not?)
Also, there is a hollow unfinished attic space above it that we could also open up from the closet ceiling and drywall the attic sides to create this long about 10.7 feet (127 inch) height closet space.
I am thinking in the bottom of the closet, I create a standard 20 inch high storage bench. If we break down the walls of the side closet, the bottom bench would be 72 inches in length. Depth of the closet is 26 inches.
Give me all your out of the box, fun ideas to transform this closet space????
Also cool options for kids and adults to get up to the attic? ...monkey bars? stair storage? Any other ideas?

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Asma Shethwala
Original Author
last month
Also to clarify, there is another attic access space from our master bedroom. We don't plan to renovate the rest of the attic, too many cross cross wood beams up there except in this closet area that I am talking about.
Paul F.
last month
You must do a floor plan so we can understand what you want to do.
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If you want to make it cozy, don't make it taller. You can remove the doors, then expand the closet sideways. Add a sconce for a reading lamp. Make the new closet opening a standard size so you can put new doors on it. A 26 inch wide bench is much shallower than a sofa- kids may sprawl there but not adults. For inspiration, look at photos of window seats. You can use wallpaper or a stained glass photo mural for a "magic casement".

See photos here: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/8-tips-to-turn-your-attic-into-a-snug-reading-nook-stsetivw-vs~4048704

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