Attic Remodeling in St. Paul

Turning underused attics into spaces worth living in

From nameless spaces to useful, functional and warm living spaces.

Make the Most of the Space Above You

Your attic holds more potential than you might think. At Ben Quie & Sons, we specialize in transforming attics in St. Paul and Minneapolis into thoughtfully designed living spaces—tailored to your lifestyle and the character of your old home.

Why Remodel Your Attic?

Many Twin Cities homes (especially older ones) have underutilized attics with incredible potential. Low ceilings, awkward layouts, and limited light can make them feel disconnected from the rest of the home. By finishing this space, homeowners can gain square footage without expanding the home’s footprint—whether that’s a bedroom, office, or full primary suite.

Primary bedroom in a 1½-story home attic.

A bright, comfortable suite created from space that was always there—just waiting to be used differently.

dormer addition exterior view in st. paul — Dormers are a fantastic way to bring light, height, and character into an attic remodel

built-in bench and dormer windows in an attic bedroom — Natural light pours in through the dormer windows, creating a quaint sitting nook.

family room with high vaulted attic ceilings with beams — Uncovering space in the attic creates room for the whole family.

family room in attic looking into bedroom — Enough space to add a kitchenette, bedroom, and full bath.

cozy attic remodel with a built in bench and bookshelves, bed with floral blanket — From nooks to built-ins, every inch of this attic earns its keep.

exposed brick column, angled ceilings with built in desk — An exposed brick column adds charm while built-ins maximize usable space under the roofline.

unfinished attic with door open in a craftsman bungalow in st.paul — Attic spaces often make great storage areas.

unfinished attic with door closed in a craftsman bungalow in st.paul — A bi-fold door keeps storage hidden and sealed.

What to Consider Before Remodeling Your Attic

Ceiling height and how to make the space feel open
Bringing in natural light with dormers or windows
Stair access and how it connects to the rest of the home
Heating, cooling, and insulation for year-round comfort
Making the layout feel natural—not forced

Our design-build process ensures your attic is structurally sound, energy-efficient, and beautifully integrated with the rest of your home.

Attic Remodeling Inspiration & Tips

Old homes come with hidden opportunities. These stories and tips show how we’ve reimagined attic spaces with comfort and care.

Attic Revival

We transformed the attic of this 1909 Craftsman home in St. Anthony Park into a cozy, elegant primary bedroom.

How to Add Livable Space to Your Home

Feeling cramped in your older home as it struggles to adapt to modern living? Don’t rush into moving – explore practical ways to enhance space and efficiency right where you are!

1904 Victorian Attic Remodel in St. Paul

A 1904 Victorian attic in Summit Hill is transformed into a getaway space featuring a living room, bedroom, and ensuite bathroom.

Remodeling an Attic: 5 Things to Know Before You Start

Wondering whether your attic has the potential to become more? We’ll help you answer five important questions before getting started.

Understanding the Design-Build Advantage

Remodeling is a significant investment of time, money, and trust. Minimize surprises by taking advantage of the design-build approach.

Reclaiming the Attic

In a modest-sized home, space matters—and every square foot needs to earn its keep. This attic had potential, but it wasn’t living up to it.

Want to learn more? Discover more from our blog.

Ben Quie
Owner & Founder

“When I’m meeting with a client, it’s not to sell them something. I’m there to listen to them, and to see how we can address their needs.”

Every project starts with understanding how you live in your home today—and where it’s falling short.

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Let’s take a closer look at what your attic could become.

Schedule a consultation to start planning your attic remodel in St. Paul or Minneapolis.

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Remodeling Reviews

It is our mission to build enduring relationships with our kitchen remodeling customers. If you are a client, we invite you to write a review on Google, Houzz, or Yelp. For a list of references, please call us – (651) 645-5429.

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   Elizabeth Demmon Storm 
 December 19, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben helped us with our kitchen remodel in our 1920 craftsman home. The entire process went very smoothly, from design to completion. I really appreciated the attention to detail put in, bringing up great points we hadn't considered. Our project manager offered thoughtful guidance at every decision point, treating our home as if it were his own and focusing on doing things right. I particularly love the design of the tile, the glass doors that match our built-ins in the dining room, and the beautiful quartz countertop.
  
 
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   Annie Pezalla 
 December 26, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredible team: thorough, thoughtful, professional. We love our bathroom remodel and would love to work with Ben Quie & Sons again!
  
 
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   Jordan M 
 April 22, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great remodeling company that does amazing work!
  
 
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   Molly White 
 April 20, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great experience from start to finish. The designers really helped us see the potential with our space and had great ideas that thought about how our family would use it. All the people we worked with were top notch!
  
 
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   Christina Schwie 
 April 13, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben Quie & Son's does beautiful work with fantastic attention to detail! I loved working with their designers and appreciated their persistence in finding a design solution that met our requirements.  Their crew is friendly, competent, and professional. I trust them to deliver a final product on time, at high quality, and with all the loose ends wrapped up.
  
 
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   Fredric Quivik 
 March 29, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The folks at Ben Quie & Sons are a joy to work with.  I appreciate their professionalism, kindness, thoughtfulness, and brightness.
  
 
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   Peter Wiringa 
 January 15, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a kitchen/dinette remodel that we worked with BQS on. They did an excellent job from projection inception to closure, from design to product selection to build. It took roughly two months for two rooms (note that existing cabinets and appliances stayed in the kitchen), which feels incredible to us. New counters, new custom cabinets in the dinette, backsplash, vent liner, some demo and investigation around old leaks, and a partial wall build were all included. Also new lighting. All of the BQS employees were fantastic, we enjoyed working with them, and, overall, good experience with the subcontractors they use, as well.
  
 
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   Melissa Andersen Kuskie 
 November 4, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently purchased a home that is over 100yrs old, and the porch and basement were in need of a refresh. It was important to us to work with a contractor that had experience preserving the character of older homes, and after much research, we selected Ben Quie & Sons because they are specialists in this area.  We are so glad that we did.  Not only did they do beautiful work, they were enjoyable to work with, and they helped us make design selections that we are really happy with.
  
 
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   George D. Auel 
 October 31, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent Professional and personal experience. They provided the best experience for our remodel , well done.
  
 
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   Maria Nocenti 
 October 29, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I bought a 100 year old house that needed updating. After doing a lot of research, we decided to work with Ben and his team to try and achieve the vision we had for the house. It was important to us to work with someone who could update our kitchen and main bathroom while keeping cohesion with the rest of the house. Their team made wonderful design choices that have made the updates feel like they were original parts of the home. They’re detail oriented, and very thoughtful with all the different executions and cleanup. Their team was very professional and respectful, making working with them a joy. Most of all, it was their concern for our happiness with the outcome, and well-being throughout the project that would make me work with them again.