Cozy and Functional Attic-to-Guest Suite Conversion

Pittsburgh, PA

Project Location:

Two Months

Project Timeline:

Cozy, warm and functional guest suite with modern amenities and ample, useable attic storage area.

Project Vision:

The attic, in the 3rd floor of this clients early 1910's home located outside of Pittsburgh, PA, was poorly turned into an apartment in the 1940's. The attic had many problems including a poorly insulated floor and ceiling, crumbling plaster walls, outdated electrical and plumbing, a failing stairway and overall it felt cramped and wasn't practically useable.

The project scope was to renovate the entire attic and turn it into a media room or guest suite with ample, clean and useable storage space, all while the clients were living in the home.

The work started with the demolition and cleaning of the entire attic and 3rd floor storage area, followed by the installation of three new energy efficient double hung windows on the gable ends of the attic and siding repair. Then the floor joists were reinforced, subfloor was installed, the stairway was rebuilt and new walls and closets were put-up. New electrical, data, cable, plumbing and HVAC lines were then run to the newly renovated space. Attic venting was installed along then with insulation, drywall and new carpet floor coverings.

The bathroom was finished with a cararra hexagon marble floor, new shower stall with custom glass shower door and bench and a cararra marble sink vanity and custom oak base.

The new winder stairs were finished with custom oak newel post and handrail, mouldings, treads, runners and book case.

Project Description:

The following services were provided by IDR