One of the most overlooked areas of a home is the attic. Often forgotten except to store old boxes and keepsakes, attics actually have a lot of potential when it comes to remodelling your home, creating more living space, and opening up the space you already have. Here's some attic remodelling ideas, as well as some common challenges most attic remodels face.

When most people think of remodelling attic space, they often think of lofts or other simple renovations to the space. Don't be afraid to think outside the box, however. If you're still in the planning process, here's a list of some popular remodelling projects involving attic spaces to get your gears turning.

•    Vaulted Ceilings—Most people think extra living spaces when they consider remodelling attic space, but what about opening up living areas you already have? Transforming a neglected attic into vaulted ceilings for your living room or great room can change the entire feel of your home in one easy renovation.
•    More Windows—Besides creating more space indoors, opening up the attic to high ceilings also makes room for the addition of large windows to let more natural light into your home.
•    Extra Bedrooms—Provided your attic ceiling is tall enough, your attic can also be an excellent place to add extra bedrooms. Guest bedrooms and bedrooms for children and teens are particularly well suited to the smaller spaces that are common in attic remodels.
•    Playrooms—Playrooms for children are a perfect fit for attic remodelling. Attic playrooms provide a nice place for children to get away from adults and do their own thing, not to mention they are ideal for keeping toys and messes contained and out of sight.
•    Lofts and Office Space—Okay, we went here anyway. But only because lofts are a great use of attic space. They work great in conjunction with larger remodelling projects such as introducing vaulted ceilings into your home and can also add a little more flexibility to remodelling attic space since they don't have the same code requirements that bedrooms do when it comes to access.