So yesterday we were helping my grandma move some furniture around, and behind her huge old wardrobe we found this dusty little attic door we'd never seen before. I mean, I've been visiting her house since forever and had no clue it was even there. Anyway, we opened it up (after a bit of wrestling with rusty hinges) and there's this whole space up there—dusty, cobwebby, but actually pretty roomy. Got me thinking... imagine turning it into a cozy little bedroom or hideaway. Like, what if someone moved in there secretly or something? Could be a cool story idea maybe...
That's definitely an intriguing find, but are you sure turning it into a cozy bedroom or hideaway would be practical? I mean, old attic spaces like that usually weren't built with proper insulation or ventilation in mind. Have you checked if there's any mold or water damage up there? Sometimes these hidden spaces can have leaks or structural issues that aren't immediately obvious.
Also, just thinking out loud here... wouldn't it be kind of creepy to sleep in a room that's been hidden away for decades? I know some people love the idea of secret rooms and hidden spaces, but personally, I'd feel a bit uneasy knowing it was sealed off behind furniture for so long. Makes me wonder why it was hidden in the first place—was it just forgotten, or did someone intentionally block it off?
On another note, have you considered that maybe your grandma knew about it but chose not to mention it for some reason? Older houses often have quirky histories. My aunt's house had a similar hidden space behind a bookshelf, and when we finally opened it up, we found old newspapers and letters from the 1940s. It was fascinating but also made us wonder why someone would seal away personal items like that.
Anyway, before jumping into renovation mode, maybe it'd be worth looking into the history of the house a bit more. Could be interesting to see if there's any story behind that attic door...
