Convert an attic into a bedroom loft conversion

The attic was a wasted space, so I thought I would get some use out of it. I did not want to break the bank and having a proper conversion I had a go myself. Please note that this conversion was not to building regs. For a better version of this video with better music please use this link • CONVERT AN ATTIC INTO ...
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[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

3 and half years since i did this conversion and the room is still like new and we still love it, and what a difference it has made to our lives.

[@mozh8661]

Hi, looks great!! what is the height of floor to ceiling?

[@1dozmos]

great work - how much did this cost please?

[@bardong31]

quick question what did you do to the sub floor for support and noise.

[@N.a.syed.]

Hi, how difficult was it to install the staircase?

[@cianmckeever4856]

Zacels Handyman please how much did it cost roughly

[@madelineovallescamilo1758]

The arch in the hallway actually makes it much more appealing!

[@jay-lg3iu]

OMG I WANT A ATTIC BEDROOM NOW

[@jessmorey9719]

Same I just want to turn it into an area where my dad can chill away from the kids when they come round

[@iilucky_vibes5369]

i’m going to have one because i share a room with my 2 sisters and the room is very small and we don’t have anymore space

[@Fsoricko]

AN*

[@josibanaena3157]

JustIvy trust me, you don‘t. It gets soooooooo hot.

[@user-jk7du9kb2s]

I have one🙃

[@Geoff_G]

I think I will convert my attic into a full suite. Then I just need to find a renter who is under 3' tall to live in it.

[@sachamiller4698]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tincan3]

Hello random question but is your last name Gegogoine?

[@grace-jy6kk]

TinCan 🤣😭🤣

[@bobbylendon8556]

Haha mint

[@Geoff_G]

@@tincan3 no, last name is Gowans.

[@mm333ll]

I love the videos where they go straight to the vid and not talk

[@TheTattooedCrafter]

We’d love to convert our attic but worry about the costs and where to put the additional stair case. Definitely need to get a builder in to check this out for us as this would be so ideal

[@CaptainCocaine]

Subtract music. Add narration. Profit.

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

Thankyou for your comment and i have to agree with you, is there anyway i can edit this video now its been uploaded? Many thanks

[@david7384]

@@poveycarpentryandkitchens no but you can upload a new one and link it in the description and annotate over the video

[@sejrec56]

EXACTLY RIGHT

[@shanamorrison7932]

I think it would’ve given the room a really pretty rustic feel like one brick wall was left

[@arial7680]

Yeah and painted it white or something.

[@mikeamber2528]

late reply, but that wall isn't insulated, so it would be freezing in the winter.

[@jamesgaffney7480]

I have an attic that is in the same shape before you renovated, this video is a huge help, wasn’t sure how to add structural support. This is excellent.

[@soniatriana9091]

Amazing transformation! That’s nice that you’re actually using it!

[@Saucygorillatagboy]

My parents are building me an attic bedroom this gives me lots of thoughts to put in it

[@joannachannel2490]

ive always wnated an attic bedroom because of the slanted ceiling, this makes me want one more because of how good it looks

[@katrinablch]

if my og room was the green walled one id ask if i could move into the attic bedroom and have my room be a spare room

[@smoothy7175]

moving into my sister's attic that was converted already when they moved in a year ago... it has a bathroom and a small living room/ kitchen..

[@smoothy7175]

I have a really good job. And my sister needs help so I’m moving in to help her.

[@smoothy7175]

Muhammed hotdog I bet you have never even had a new pair of sneakers. You walk on dirt bare footed. Lol

[@qwerty_9922]

Smoothy C Good👍

[@UnchainedMelodie92]

@@smoothy7175 That's awesome that you're helping your sister. It's also awesome that your space is more of a studio!

[@lastbutfirst266]

How can anyone thumbs down on someone else hard work? Shows you how many cyber trolls there are in the world. Great job by the way!

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

Appreciate this comment 👍🏼

[@adeleknight8305]

@@poveycarpentryandkitchens that’s amazing!! Do u do these for a living?? I’m having one done

[@bubblefun4564]

This was so enjoyable to watch! You did an amazing job on it, well done 👍😁

[@tanyarobinson1623]

Thank you for your video. I have an attic; looking for ideas to turn it into an extra livable room.

[@abmoralesrosado]

Impressive! I’m praying that the organization helping me to build my first home will put skylights in. I have never slept in an attic. Tiny rooms but never an attic.

[@Ishtar274]

You clever clever man ! Well done....amazing !👍

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@Lacehairwigs]

Job well done. We're doing the same thing now but don't want bannisters. We want some sort of hydraulic door that can be walked on when shut

[@hpatel5714]

Looks amazing want to do the same thing . Don’t need planning permission for this type of conversion etc . Any advice would you give to a newbie ?

[@crackerjack3762]

I hate sleeping in the same room as my 9 year old brother, he is so messy. Our attic is very clean, but we keep things up there. Any ideas on how to make it a room?

[@annamarie2024]

He just showed u.🤭

[@Adam-si9df]

We are just about to start ours in the next few weeks, hope it looks spot on when it's done. 👍

[@mitosis7803]

hows it going?

[@DayTripperLennon]

That was awesome. How’d you get the bed up there through that small opening?

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

Hi Ismael, the opening looks alot smaller than what it actually is and the bed was in a box which just about fitted up the opening. thanks for watching

[@jjeonns1181]

I'm getting an attic bedroom, this makes me really excited!

[@dlowrie4573]

Thanks for video, we are just about to do same so this was real help.

[@SlayEveryDay761]

It looks absolutely gorgeous!

[@fubleruble3483]

I realised that I have been watching cleaning videos all night so I’m glad to watch something else😅

[@frost396]

Thanks for the share. Straight to the point and some grate tips.

[@kevinj8236]

That is really nice. I’m hoping to have a contractor do something similar to the attic of our home in Philippines.

[@zoekay9039]

we're planning on turning our attic that hasn't been used in like 50 years into a chill out room with a view to the ocean im so excited

[@user-kx1xu9xj9u]

woah any update?

[@zoekay9039]

@@user-kx1xu9xj9u oh aha i completely forgot about this comment, update though we have a floor, windows and half of the walls done.

[@leannesullivan327]

Hi this is fantastic. Can I ask if you needed to put steel beams in at all? Can the trusses be taken down if horizontal above head supports and side verticals put in instead? All I want is mine plasterboarded and carpeted with a bed for additional sleep space part time. Can I do it? Landlord is fine about it aslong as no structural changes like windows etc... Pleeeeease help thanks

[@zman5970]

Very nice! Looks exactly what I’m about to start on! Thank you for sharing!!

[@taxicabyellow]

When I see this (and it's beautiful), I feel the 85 degree heat in the summer.

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

It’s honestly not that bad but yes occasionally we need a fan 👍🏼 many thanks for your comment

[@mynameis3306]

Amazing job and finish looks brill

[@amberlowther3029]

I. Might get an attic bedroom just wondering how much it would costs

[@durra5939]

@Taylor bruh

[@avidreader8792]

@Taylor it's not free. The paint and other materials would cost a lot...

[@simonsimon9223]

Taylor I was laughing at this until you said blame it on a black person yeah I’m a have to go😶

[@avidreader8792]

@@simonsimon9223 i was laughing at the comment them read that. Wasn't laughing any more.

[@simonsimon9223]

Avid Reader 😂

[@vicchavez6570]

Awsome job man. Quality work

[@kak44n]

I'm planning a similar project for my family. I wanted to know if you changed the joists for the floor to the larger type or did you chipboard over the original joists?

[@ivanantich440]

Amazing finishes 👌🏻👌🏻

[@kevinmcdonald5965]

I am trying to decide wither or not to get a surveyor involved to keep me right with building regulations. Could you tell me please why you didn't make your conversion so that it was classed as another bedroom. Was it cost? Or the extra work? Do you know what you would of had to do different to comply with the building regulations

[@babieboldd1789]

Turning my lodt into a bedroom too came here for inspo, deffo gunna use the sides for storage space and what imma do is leave the brick wall as a feature wall

[@5wiftxjohnson174]

That would be a nice security room

[@cuezed]

Wow you did a great job. Did you have to get building control for this? Also did you have to put in new joists/beams to strength the floor?

[@melissadeguzman5439]

Can u give me rough estimate how much you spent on this work?

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

doing the work myself i only paid for materials which approximately cost me £3000, thanks for your comment and interest 👍🏼

[@nickclarke8990]

cool. hoping to transform my attic too

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

thanks nick and goodluck with you attic transformation.

[@flamenco4208]

Anywhere near Birmingham pls?

[@TheCkrsport]

Really nice work mate 🙂👌👍

[@clintforbes978]

When you plasterboarded, did you use plasterboard with the insulation attached to it or was the 50mm kingspan enough? did you lay new floor joists also? just asking because i'm going to do mine but not to building regs. just as a loft space. Thanks.

[@Mixkayla24]

Love it. This is what I want to do. Thank you so much for sharing

[@tray2711]

I’ve always wanted to use the extra space in the attic for some thing like a theater room...but was thinking of using spiral stairs...

[@djganty8830]

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING, WELL DONE on an amazing job! I’m envious as I’ve wanted to do this for many years but have been advised I’d need steel beams etc for roof support, how did you keep support on your roof mate? This could be just the info I’m looking for! Many thanks in advance. Ryan.

[@arghavan5332]

Ryan J Mitchell this is the question I need answering too? Any news ?

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

www.homebuilding.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/attic-truss-roof.jpg have a look at this image mate its basically what i did

[@christiandonnelly6465]

Very nice job, could you tell me what, if any, alterations were made to the floor joists? Did you replace the 4x2 or did you just add to the existing joists for strength?, thanks

[@Tylerbigarms]

Unreal!! Enjoy 🤩

[@deez9099]

Some questions: Is the floor carpet? Can this place fit a gaming pc? How did you make a new staircase

[@zeroturn7091]

Would love to do this, but I don’t have the space for a proper staircase or stairway.

[@hollytaylor6202]

I’ve literally never been in my attic. The roof door thingy is in my closet, but there’s just boxes, and old insulation in there, so I’m just going to leave it alone. I don’t even want to know how dusty it is up there. :/

[@strattonharris7403]

I was watching this with my mom and she wants to know what color of paint is the gray is paint on your walls?

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

Manhattan Grey Dulux

[@creamypeanutbutter6269]

the entrance to my attic is in my bedroom. I think I just might make a music studio up there since my music equipment takes up most of my bedroom

[@elenacarr6685]

Where are you based I need this lol fantastic job I'm a single mum of 3 renovating my home I'm buying from the council it's hard work I'm no joiner and this is the job on the list this year hopefully after covid so my eldest doesnt have to share Brill job I've saved the vid so I can do step by step xxx

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

Thankyou elena, are you now in the process of getting your attic done? Many thanks

[@emilylavery4805]

My friends getting one done so I might ask my mom I love the look of them it’s a bit of a queens in my house a family of 5 in a two bedroom House

[@mota._.h]

Can you list how much it cost? I really want to make one but wants to know how much money was spent

[@mohammedp09]

Thank you for sharing, excellent conversion looks nice

[@ninas.9067]

How much did this cost? I'm planning on renovating my attic too so it would be interesting to know 😊

[@1ksubswithnovids387]

Nina S. Probably a lot

[@ninas.9067]

@@1ksubswithnovids387 yup I think so

[@bt7890]

Another comment he says he spent £3,000 and did all the work himself

[@abelagostinho]

Awesome work. What kind of lights did you use? Whats the power and lumens? How further apart are they from each other?

[@raymonddickson8639]

Can u help with this. A house that has an attic living space and previously had a metal roof that leaked...4 years ago the roof was replaced and its water proof but when I opened up the sagging drywall I found moisture. This was in Jan and cold so no heat. What I'm wondering is if its sweat or trapped moisture and what's the cure. I already know when the Tennant's move out next month I'm tearing out all the drywall in the attic and spaying for mold and letting it dry with fans and dehumidifiers and heaters for a week but will this fix the problem? The drywall is fastened directly to the rafters with nailer strips and insulation directly on the sheeted roof. ??? I dont want this to sweat or be wet so any helpful advice appreciated

[@Capricegirl_]

2:27 What is the ceiling of that bedroom made of, and how did you apply it? I love that pattern and colour.

[@jasminefauziyyah7830]

I really want an attic but i'm living in tropical country so it's very hot if it summer. Do you have any tips for it?😂😭

[@mikerobpen]

Looks fabulous, but where is the structural support for the floor, like steals etc? Did this meet planning reg's?

[@patriciabicking1628]

Thanks for sharing. That was awesome!

[@DJoseR1313]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANT TO DO WITH MY HOUSE... how much was for the whole job?

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

doing the work myself i only paid for materials which approximately cost me £3000, thanks for your comment and interest 👍🏼

[@deez9099]

@@poveycarpentryandkitchens yo 3000 pounds? that’s a lot damn

[@prashantchapagain9084]

@@deez9099 if it was done professionally it would cost £30,000 minimum

[@sstripey9963]

my attic has a huge pillar in the middle, which if taken away the whole upstairs level of the house would collapse, is it still possible to make a bedroom?

[@nickevans7049]

knock it down your be fine

[@jetwashbrit5597]

Very nice job 👍

[@johnpurchase1844]

Assuming this is in the uk given you quoted cost in £, has it been signed off by building control, I couldn’t see a door at the bottom of the stairs so it could be contravening fire regs, looks good though.

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

Thats correct john this would not be classed as another room if i was selling the house but no plans on selling so basically to us its a spare bedroom 👍🏼

[@_chade]

You did a fantastic job!

[@bestcity0979]

beutiful just needs one more window and its awesome

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

It does have 2 windows, one either side. Thankyou for your kind comments.

[@carsonelliot6389]

That was an awesome project!

[@iluvhoney710]

That was so creative!

[@MegaGuitarplayer92]

I wanna do this for my drum room for a recording studio that would be cool

[@theicyz6565]

Did you have to get some sort of permit to build in the attic?

[@i.n1111]

How much were the costs without the paint and carpeting.

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

Around £2500 for materials, I did the works myself.

[@mohammadabdullahkhan360]

so are you just supposed to put the 18mm chipboard over the insulation?

[@LoveLolade]

Looks amazing great job!!

[@MyImaginaryPlate]

May i know what paint did you used on that floor?

[@george7316]

I’ve been watching a lot of these recently because I’ve been sharing with my younger brother since I was 5 and I’m at the age where you start to mature son I’m tryna save up for one. I know how much they cost and I’m willing to get the money some way

[@ItzKaiyun]

How much did it cost in all thanks ?

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

Around £2500 for materials, I did the works myself.

[@bt7890]

What’s the song at about 2:50? Really like this song

[@Ecua37JJJ]

Attics can get hot in the summer. Did leaving that space behind the kingspan insulation help keep the attic cool? Or how do you keep it cool in summer? Great job!

[@danaalanaarynndonald8253]

Did you do the electrical work also?

[@ΠαρασκευάςΑναγνώστου]

Build mine lol....I got 120 m² for you to work on....height is 4 to 5 meters highest ....My dad is a BobTheBuilder too he was building rooms, houses, the paths next to roads in citys constructions in underground shit and a log more....but idk if he is interested to turn my attic into a room... There's so much space in my attic and has so much potential

[@laurentampa2054]

Wow! Amazing! Looks great!

[@honesthomebuyersdotca]

Great video! I'm looking at doing the same thing on a current project. Do you mind sharing your floor area width and length, floor to peak max height and slop of roof? Mine is 15'-2"W x 34'L and wondering if yours is similar size to mine

[@OnTimeVending]

I would like to know the same

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

mine is very similar in length and width and from floor to ceiling is 2200mm, thanks for watching

[@jaleighwagner6135]

When i move into my new house I’m going to have a attic bedroom but idk if I want it. Because it’s just like a attic bedroom but idk

[@diennadaily9999]

How much?!?

[@linah5063]

We are building ours but question lol can u insert a fan in there and is there a door to the room or is all different

[@husakma]

please come do this to my attic - its almost exactly like this with the same space requirement

[@i.n1111]

Can a queen bed fit up your stair case and dresser also?

[@amberbedford5639]

Beautiful work looooooovveeeedd it

[@zanetbucar3766]

How much did all this cost? Like to make a stairs and room? Cus I really want a room like that

[@nickevans7049]

£149.99p

[@Crivoh]

Does it get hot up there? I was thinking of doing this but i know its way hotter in attic than down stairs. Idk which insulation would be the very best to keep it as cool as possible to be almost the same temp as down

[@poveycarpentryandkitchens]

Hi, I used 50mm foil back kingspan, its been 2 years since i done the room and the temperature is perfect in the winter and the summer, thanks for watching.

[@jackdavitt6140]

Would anyone mind telling me how much an attic conversion costs.I am thinking of doing one and wanted to know around what the total cost of it would be?