If you are anything like us, when you look at our house you wonder what lies behind that window off the attic above the front porch. And if you are anything like us your mind instantly decides that it must be a wondrous and magical space that will make a beautiful 2nd level to our adorable bungalow.
You know you want to check out the attic.
We have been jonesing to take a look at the attic space since we stepped foot into the house, but unfortunately the only opening is above our bathroom sink and only a small child could possibly fit through it.
If you have two adult size shoulders, you are not fitting through that hole.
We have mentioned our desire to turn the existing attic into livable space to almost everyone that visits our house, but we had no idea if was a feasible option. Steve, ever-the-realist, would occasionally attempt to burst our bubble by mentioning that there was a possibility that the roof was simply not high enough and that we would have to build up to make this dream a reality. What's that sound? Oh, right... the pitter-patter of rain on our parade.
But don't cry for us, Argentina! With the help of Steve and Casey, we recently broke in to our own attic...
With the help of a maglite, screwdriver and a razor we were in!
Oh, the anticipation! Don't just sit there, come with me and I will show you what we found.
Don't mind the creepy face, I promise I won't hurt you.
There is enough height and width to turn the attic into a second, quirky floor! <squeal!> The attic space spans the entire length of the house, complete with vents and pipes from the 1st floor bathroom. The portion over the living room has been re-braced and the entire roof has been re-framed, so it is looking might fine up there.
Even Steve was excited. That is saying something.
We were too busy exploring and scheming possible layouts to snap many pictures, but I assure you there will be more to come in the future. Are you just dying? I know, us too!
If you happen to be a skilled carpenter and you love to work for pennies and beer, let us know.
From the first photo, the attic didn't look like it was even possible to climb up there. But hey, you got yourselves a fairly spacious attic right there. Ooh, the ideas are pouring in to my head! It can be a family/reading room, an office, even a bedroom. Let us know what you'll do with it, okay?
ReplyDelete