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Interior designer Sarah O’Neill converted the attic of her home in Ballycullen, Co Dublin in 2020

Interior designer Sarah O’Neill converted the attic of her home in Ballycullen, Co Dublin in 2020

When you’re short on space but can’t afford the costs or don’t want the hassle of moving home, the attic may hold the answer to your woes.

Interest in conversions has soared since the pandemic, as more of us consider transforming the top floor from a dumping ground for Christmas decorations and out-of-season clothing into a liveable area.