Attic Renovation

The attic had always been the storage area for 'everything' from scraps of carpet and broken china, to old books, letters, photos and more.

It was unheated and drafty even though a ceiling had been put in with some insulation stuffed into the walls and laid on the suspended ceiling.
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The stairway up was covered with an old runner.

First stage was to empty the attic and tear off the old ceiling and walls.

Then a lot of rewiring of the second floor was done through the floor of the attic and a new subfloor was laid.

Then the actual CONstruction began with the framing of the new walls.
Also the gas fireplace was inserted to be heat for the space.
(Notice the big walnut cabinet which could not be taken out and the workmen had to work around it,)

New foam insulation was blown in and then covered with plastic in preparation for the drywall.

The old windows at the front and back were replaced with efficient ones that blended well with the exterior.

Drywall up and taped.

Cutting in and primer coat applied.

Hardwood floor begins to be laid

Floor is down and bookcases are being installed.

Front space finished (except for small details)

Starting to settle in and unpack

The almost-finished (no couch and not decorated) attic

Finally the sofa bed arrived.

First it was hoisted onto the second floor deck (as it would not fit up the stairs)

Then it was squeezed up the attic stairs and reassembled

Voila - the sofa bed in place

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