Monday, February 22, 2010

What you can do with a loft conversion

As well as the common extra bedroom and maybe an en-suite bathroom, a loft conversion can open up a whole host of possibilities to those who would prefer not to or cannot afford to move home.

Converted Loft Office
Maybe your boss has agreed that you can work at home. Where else can you find the quiet space you’ll need for an office with desks, files, computer and IT peripherals? A cloakroom would be a good idea too, and an extra bathroom is always handy when you have a houseful.

Artist’s Studio Loft Space
For an artist, a bespoke loft conversion can bring a studio into the home. There are many ways with windows and skylights to make the most of the light in your high spot, and the views from the top of your house could be really inspiring.

Loft Conversion Kids’ Playroom
Are your children growing older and noisier? Wouldn’t it be great to have a separate room to store all their toys and be available for them to take their friends and play computer games or make mayhem without interfering with your tidy house? In the evenings it could turn into a favourite quiet place for them to do homework, or sit and read or dream.

Converted Loft Entertainment Room
If you prefer your living areas downstairs to be free of television, why not put it in your loft conversion and furnish a comfortable space around it? Or you could buy an extra set to keep up there and have no more disagreements about what you’ll be watching tonight! You could even put in a large screen and a small bar to keep the men of the family out of the pub when the football is on.

Studio Flat Loft Conversion
Perhaps your children are already grown and want to be independent but can’t afford their own home yet? What about having a small studio flat above you with a shower room and a little kitchenette? That could also suit a lodger and even make money for you.

Better than an extension?
Don’t forget that your bespoke loft conversion may be more acceptable to the town planners than a full blown extension and could therefore give you an easier ride. It may not even need planning permission at all; depending on where you live and exactly what you want to do.

Specialist Bespoke Loft Conversion Advice
Take specialist advice from a professional bespoke loft conversion company who will survey your roof space and let you know what can be done. And once you know, you can start dreaming about what your loft space could open up for you!