Loft light for all purposes

Lighting your loft can involve some tricky decisions. Whether your loft has been converted for many years but now needs a rethink, or perhaps you have recently added a loft conversion to your home, the factors you will need to take into account will be similar. The best place to start when thinking about this illuminating topic is to list every purpose that your loft will be used for. In recent years, with increasing house prices and pressure on living spaces, many of us choose to use our lofts not just for storage but also a multitude of every day purposes, from bedrooms to playrooms, to home offices or even home cinemas. The standards of safe, practical and attractive lighting demanded will therefore vary slightly according to the size, shape and usage requirements of your own space.  

Loft Conversion Lighting

Natural light is free

It's obvious to start with natural lighting, since this is our greatest free resource. Dormer windows are rightly popular as they add that vital bit of headroom into tight spaces, making the difference between your space being used for storage alone, or living purposes. The further addition of a beautiful Romeo and Juliet balcony will add views and even greater head room. It is small, thoughtful adjustments such as these that can make a world of difference to home loft developments. If a full dormer window is not practical owing to space or planning restrictions, then contemplate a skylight. Top light is the brightest and strongest, therefore skylights give a great deal of efficiency when compared to standard wall windows, bathing your room with light. When contemplating night hours, consider choosing integral blinds, so that you can block out the light too when necessary. This is particularly important if the room is a bedroom. Blinds that may be operated with a remote control may seem an extravagance, but imagine lying in bed and popping your blind open or closed without having to get up again - it is a decision you will greatly appreciate as the years go by!  

Dark nights need bright lights

Moving on from natural light, we have to look to artificial sources. It's vital that there are plenty of lights illuminating the access way up to your loft, as this will help your family stay safe when moving up and down stairs or ladders. Bad access methods to your loft can make a potentially useful space lose its appeal, so take the time to consider this properly. You can obviously find a great selection of loft ladders that are safe and well priced on our website. Your local electrician will be able to advise on, and install, attractive and environmentally friendly light fittings (LED has become popular recently for its ability to fulfil both these criteria). But as a temporary or cheap solution, it is worth looking at the emerging ranges of battery sensor lights.  

Take time to find the best solution for you

Taking a little time to think through these issues at the start of your project will make all the difference in the long time, so our best advice is to do your research, and reap the rewards when enjoying your useful loft space.