Attic/Third Level

Lighting

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Shaw Carpet: Be My Guest; Camel Hair - $4.50-$.99 sq/foot

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privacy wall

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Partial ballisters

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drywall, but with treads the same

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Can do partial balisters at top and bottom

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Do we put a sky light in "just in case"?

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Install an attic door blanket. Attic stair openings are a main source of heat loss in the winter. There are many versions of this product, but I like this one because it has a radiant heat shield that deters heat from entering the home during the summer and prevents heat from escaping during the winter. It has an easy-to-use zipper.

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3rd Floor turned into wrapping room, storage for holiday items and photos, etc.

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Don’t feel like it needs to be fancy. Game rooms in general are casual spaces for play and fun. As long as you’ve deemed the attic up to code as a living area, you can keep expenses down by furnishing it simply with your favorite game tables. Add some basic seating and let the games begin!

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Forgo hardwood floors. Install wall-to-wall carpet for an extra-cozy space. “It's great for soundproofing, warming the space and making it appear much larger than it actually is,” says Green.

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Whether you want to host family game nights or entertain guests with a rousing game of ping-pong, a game room is a great place for letting loose in your home. If you feel like your home's layout doesn't have the space for this room, there could be a place you've overlooked: the attic. A transformation on your top floor may be the right way to provide your home with the game you've been looking for.

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