Monthly Archives: August 2014

Looking for advice on loft ladders, stairs or loft conversions? Explore our latest blogs offering product comparisons, important information on regulations, as well as tips and inspiration for your loft space.

  1. Loft Storage: Creative Solutions You Need To Know

    Maximise Space with Creative Loft Storage Solutions

    In many homes across the United Kingdom, lofts are predominantly used for storage. It is common for homeowners to simply stash items into the space haphazardly or to stack items on top of each other. This, however, creates a situation where space is not used efficiently, and you may also risk damaging your items if they are not stored properly. By adopting a few creative loft storage solutions, you can maximize the available space and keep your items in great condition.

    Built-In Storage Features

    With built-in storage features like shelves or cabinets, you can keep your space looking neat, and you can also give all of your items their own designated space. It is less likely that items will be lost or misplaced when they are stored in these features. In addition, built-in storage features can also help you to avoid crushing or damaging your belongings by adding

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  2. Common Loft Ladder Concerns - Putting Things Straight

    Maybe you’re serious about installing a loft ladder for the first time or just curious. Either way, there’s bound to be some questions surrounding a potential purchase. That’s why we thought it would be a good idea to go over a few of the common concerns homeowners are likely to have at this time.

    Will interfering with my loft lead to problems selling my home in the future?

    Well, that entirely depends on how you intend to ‘develop’ your loft and for what purpose. A third storey bedroom may be precisely what a potential buyer is looking for. Then again maybe they’d prefer a blank canvas to play with.

    When it comes to simply installing a loft ladder, however, there are no legal by-law implications whatsoever, and neither is there a need for completion certificates or any form of paperwork. In fact it will have a positive impact on the future sale of your

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  3. Rooms With Spectacular Views – Jumping Off Points

    Rooms With Spectacular Views – Jumping Off Points

    What would you want from a loft conversion? Another bedroom, perhaps? How about a little office to get your work done, away from the rest of the household. Most families would convert their unused space into somewhere for the kids to play.

    Then there are remodels that really push the envelope on what can be achieved by a (not so) simple loft conversion. Here’s a few of some of the most extraordinary loft conversions you could only imagine in your wildest dreams. If anything, it should help inspire your own project.

    1. The jacuzzi

    At least we’d like to think it’s a jacuzzi. Either that or the world’s sma

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