The Most Popular Rooms For a Loft Conversion

Whenever there’s any uncertainty about the future of the economy, particularly after an election, property prices can really start to struggle in many parts of the UK.

If you’ve been looking to move it can be a tough time to know what to do, especially if you’ve been holding out for a big sell so that you’ve got a nest egg for your retirement fund.

So it’s no surprise that rather than face the uncertain property market many people like to update their current homes in order to add value for when the economy finally gets its bearings back.

Of course a big build can cost a lot more than expected, and sometimes you just simply don’t feel like living alongside builders for the next year.

With a limited budget and a quick turn around time, without the headache of too much planning permission, loft conversions are becoming a big trend in the building industry, which is why you’ve probably read so much about them here on our blog.

Financing a loft conversion is far easier on the bank balance and can create a room for any need that you may require.

With over 15 years within the glazing industry we’ve seen our fair share of loft conversions, and been lucky enough to see the transformations from start to finish.

So to help you along the road to more room, we’ve listed our top loft conversion ideas.

The Bedroom

Loft conversions are most commonly created for that extra bedroom that can ensure the whole family have their own bit of space.

Whether that’s for yourself or for a new arrival, making a restful sleeping space in this uniquely enclosed area, can make the perfect place for rest.

Like being wrapped up in a cocoon, bedroom loft conversions provide both comfort and a modern style.

When designing the loft as a more mature bedroom space, perhaps look to add a dividing wall so that you could include a small en-suite. A simple touch like this can really help to make the space feel like it’s own and give you the luxury of not having to wait around for the family in the morning.

For a little ones rooms don’t be scared of colour, as this can often bring give the feeling of more space when done mixed with patterns and prints.

A common problem when deciding on bedroom loft conversions is to know if there is going to be enough headroom for your bed as well as yourself.

Discuss the plans with an architect before you decide on who is going to have the room.

Whoever it is, don’t forget to enhance the natural light as much as possible.

Natural light is very important in a bedroom as it can instantly lift our moods at the beginning of the day.

Velux windows are an ideal option as they can be fitted to the style of the room so easily, and come in many different shapes and sizes so that you can choose how much window space you want.

Attic windows are notoriously difficult to dress in style but since the launch of the Velux blinds there are numerous styles to fit with the decor of the room.

The Bathroom

It’s funny how bathrooms are often one of the very last ideas when people are considering a loft conversion, but when they do realise that it’s an option it opens up an entire spectrum of potential that they never thought possible.

As bathrooms are dominated by the family and the daily routine, it can be difficult to make a bathroom into a space that can be for everyone as well as one for solace and relaxation after a hard day at work.

Admittedly showers are often the hardest to fit in the tight angular spaces, but big bathtubs do exceedingly well when placed in the highest point of the room to make them a feature.

With so much effort going into this space invest in storage that can make room for the bold and bright primary coloured toys that often interrupt your bath time, and make it easy for yourself to pop them away and light up the candles.

But just before you pour the bubbles and hit pay on the relaxation music, the consideration with this option is of course the plumbing.

Ask your architect or professional tradesman whether they think the current heating system will be able to provide for the loft, otherwise it could be a costly addition fitting an extra heating system especially for a bit of peace and quiet at bath time.

If you’re concerned that having a bathroom in the loft will lead to a constant battle with condensation, you’ll be pleased to know that our Velux windows are moisture resistant, so you can sit back and unwind without the any worries about your windows.

The Office

If you’re looking to get some space to enable you to work from home the loft could be your golden ticket to getting a bit of peace away from the everyday trappings of the family home.

It can be hard to concentrate and work effectively when you don’t have a dedicated space to work from and focus in, so let the loft be your new room for the 9-5.

It may sounds like quite a luxury, but it can eventually start paying for itself, as you will find that you have a better working environment to get more done.

The placement of your windows in an office space is going to be the biggest focus, as anything that makes you feel trapped and claustrophobic is instantly going to make you feel anxious and cloud your mind.

Add as much natural light into the room as possible and if you’re lucky enough to have a great view from this space see if you can stretch your budget to larger Velux windows so that you can look out across the landscape and feel inspired.

When designed effectively home offices can be open, quiet and productive spaces that make for a happy space.

No matter which avenue you wish to go down for more space or an addition to your home, let us help you to answer any questions you may have about this exciting project.

Contact our friendly team today who can help advise you on how to get started.