How To Add Light to Your Loft Conversion

When it comes to adding more space to your home sometimes the only way is up.

Loft conversions require minimal planning permission and a lot less fuss than other big builds, which is why they’re probably the most popular option when it comes to extending your house.

Whether you’re adding to the family or looking for a space of your own when working from home, a loft conversion is fast becoming a lifestyle choice inspired by the modern studio apartments that now makeup New Yorks infamous meat packing district, and the regeneration of fancy abodes that have regenerated the former Shoreditch factories.

So as we’re all going up in the world, we know that a well designed loft can improve the way you enjoy your home.

Getting the most out of this space is key, and if you’re working alongside a professional tradesman we would definitely suggest that you start to do your research.

If you have the opportunity, visit others who have also had a loft conversion so that you can get a better understanding of the space you’ll be getting and how it can be utilised.

Channelling light into this room will create the feeling of more space, so we’ve made a few handy hints on how this can be achieved.

Windows

Harnessing natural light is the best way to make your loft come alive.

Bring in as much light as possible with lots of windows, or one or two bigger ones, to create a light and airy space.

Velux windows are often the most popular choice as they can be fitted within the roof cavity.

As specialists in Velux windows we know the difference it can make to a room, and with the added bonus of fitted blinds, they give a neat modern look that can also add character to a smaller room.

Plus with lots of natural light beaming in throughout the day it will keep your energy bills down as you won’t have to rely on so much artificial lighting.

Lights

Layering your lighting to create different moods for the room is essential to making it a space that can be used at any time.

Although using natural light is essential, as we all know there will be times when the lights will have to start going back on a little more regularly than we like.

If you’re looking to mimic daylight, halogen spotlights are known for their brightness and are ideal for creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Just be aware that they can become very hot, using lots of energy and often costly to replace.

So if you’re looking to save money on your bills we’d suggest the low energy lights.

Although they can take a few minutes to get to their full brightness, they are much cheaper and easier to replace.

Aside from general use lighting, don’t forget to invest in a little mood lighting to make it feel cosy at night.

Accessorize with lamps in the corners of the room to brighten up the darkest spaces.

Just don’t forget to take your measurements before you purchase anything, as the slanted walls will make sizing a key feature.

If you want to have as much control over your lighting as possible you can also invest in dimmer switches so you can create the light you desire.

Decor

Of course putting your own touch on a room is the best part of all.

Like the icing on cake, it needs to be perfect and follow suit with the rest of the house.

Plan the colour scheme meticulously as paler shades are best to enhance the feeling of light.

However if this doesn’t flow with the current style it may mean you need to either re-decorate the house, which is a headache, or look to add paler versions of existing colours within your current interior design.

There is such a wide variety of colours now available that we would always suggest taking your time when picking paint. After all you’re the one who’s going to be living with it.

Pick up samples from local DIY stores and paint it up on the walls to see how it looks in all the different lights. Colours can change appearance from natural light to artificial light, so don’t rush this process.

If you’re really stuck on colours, take along some items to the colour matching depot, as this can be a creative way to add a bespoke colour that’s been made just for your loft.

With 15 years of experience within the glazing industry we know how important it is to get your loft conversion looking it’s best, and performing as the room you need it to be.

Certified by Certass and Velux specialists, if you’re planning on extending upwards and have any questions or queries contact our team today.