Building Attic Closets

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Building attic closets.

I may receive a commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. The first thing we did to make the closet customizable was to update the closet rod. You probably don t need a building permit for the closet but if you add closet lighting you ll need an electrical permit. However if you intend to have a stylish walk in closet with multiple sections for storage most people will pay.

Then the storage space it represents becomes a valuable asset. An energetic beginner could complete it successfully in about four weekends. It does not take a professional to build a closet only a willingness to set aside some time. This built in closet isn t complex.

Check with your local building department. In some cases building your closet can cost as little as 600. It s basically the same concept as how to frame a wall with a door. Be sure to keep in mind headroom storage needs and standard closet allowances.

Normal hanging height for clothes is 40 inches. Which means we can opt to change it back to 8 easily. Simply cut another 1 x2 board the length of your shelf minus 3 inches to accommodate the side supports and screw it to the studs along the back wall of the closet. Building the perfect closet or dressing room will cost you less than most rooms in your home but the price tag can still be pretty big on a luxury walk in closet.

Even if you don t need a permit you ll need a licensed electrician if you plan to put a light in the closet. A tall rod for dresses and coats needs to be mounted 60 to 70 inches high. The current closet rod was 8 long and since it didn t have a support in the middle it dropped in the middle. If you want a double hanging clothing rod you ll need at least 80 inches.

If you are building straightforward shelves you also need to add wood supports along the back wall of the closet. Decide on the orientation of the closet. 20 diy closet organizers and how to build your own. Closet planning and prep work.

Use grid paper 1 4 scale is common with specific dimensions it will serve as your materials guide as well as your blueprint. A closet is often the most under appreciated room in a house until you need one. Consider tall shelving built in cabinets cubbies for shoes a tilt.