Dark unfinished attic in Minneapolis is transformed into airy hobby room Empty nesters enjoy quilting and playing music. May 14, 2021 — 12:49pm Text size Copy shortlink: Favorite room: A hobby room in the formerly unfinished attic of Carolyn and Dennis Davidson's longtime home in Minneapolis. It's where she does quilting and he plays music. Created by: The couple hired White Crane Design:Build to design the attic space and to do the necessary plumbing and mechanical work and install Sheetrock. The Davidsons did all the finishing work themselves. The back story: When the Davidsons bought their vintage Tudor in the Northrop neighborhood in 1989, its unfinished attic was one of the selling points. "We'd seen so many attics butchered with ugly paneling and shag carpet," said Dennis. "We didn't want to have to rip something like that out. This was one of only a handful that were a clean slate."