Knee Wall Storage

If you re not sure if a knee wall is load bearing you should consult a licensed contractor or structural engineer.

Knee wall storage.

See more ideas about built in dresser attic spaces built ins. How to use knee walls for storage. A knee wall is a short knee height plumb wall that separates the living space from the attic behind it. If you lack a dedicated spot for paying bills and stashing loose stuff a good desk is a must.

Behind these walls there is often a great deal of empty space that can easily be put to use for storage. A knee wall is a short wall often less than 3 feet tall that is commonly found in attics under the roof rafters. To make the free floating hutch. See more ideas about knee wall attic rooms attic remodel.

Jan 15 2019 explore sharon metzgar s board kneewall storage on pinterest. Dec 1 2013 explore steven tayse s board knee wall ideas on pinterest. Building a knee wall dresser is a great way of making use of these awkward areas in your house when you re looking for extra storage space. Framing members making installation simple.

They are great for storage craft rooms man caves and more. Now some of you might be wondering what a knee wall is. Our angled top cabinets are designed to fit under a standard 45 roof frame. In most cases a knee wall is not a load bearing partition.

These are vertical walls that have attic space directly behind them. To make better use of this empty space build knee wall storage doors for easy access to the space behind the wall. You have a full sized storage space. Converting knee wall to storage space can help create some extra room for your growing family.

Get all the dresser storage without the floor space when you install knee wall storage. Desk with storage cubbies photo by laura moss. These types of walls are common in older one and a half. If it is you can still build in a chest of drawers but you ll first have to install a double 2x6 header and pair of trimmer studs to support the rafters over the opening.

Wasted space behind your walls. You just recess the dresser into a knee wall of a room and voila. Our knee wall cabinets allow you to take advantage of the. You can take advantage of this extra knee wall space by building a chest of drawers or a recessed dresser into.