Loft Conversion

There is no doubt that converting your loft brings more benefits to your home than just extra space. So why isn’t everyone doing it? Before considering the thought “can I convert my loft?”, it’s important to know the possible roadblocks; here are five common problems and questions that may or may not arise.

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Whenever we think about expansion around the home, the first thing that comes to mind is more space. One of the best ways to do this is by adding a loft conversion on top of your house. But what else are you missing out on? Depending on the type of loft conversion you have, there are several ways to expand your loft space even further with the use of windows.

From dormer roof windows to skylights, check our loft conversion window ideas to help inspire you.

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There’s nothing more unnerving than a hollow clack, bump, or sharp thud, emanating from somewhere in your home in the middle of the night. That’s because these noises are often mistaken for a tree limb falling on the roof, a slamming door, animal intruders, or a hungry ghost raiding your fridge while everybody else is asleep. But the explanation is typically something far less ominous and could instead be coming from inside your loft. 

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Lofts, the space above our heads in our houses, should be kept in an appealing and beautiful style. 2017 has been a year of fashionable loft conversions and whether you are looking for a totally new loft or intending to rip out the current one and replace it with a trending one, you have a wide range of options to choose from. Whether it's a modern, minimalistic look you're going for or a more industrial looking conversion, we explore a number of the trending loft conversion options you can use.

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As the new year quickly approaches, many of us are considering renovations within our homes. One of the most common and beneficial solutions is a loft conversion. Whether you are looking for a totally new loft or intending to rip out the current one and replace it with a trending one, there are so many options for you. But why is this project so popular and what are some of the main benefits that you will be able to enjoy with your loft conversion during 2017 and beyond?

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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.  

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

Popular Loft Conversion Trends

The start of a new year is a very popular time for renovations and gives homeowners the opportunity to breathe fresh new life into their property. With that in mind, we thought it might be a good idea to use this time to look at some of the biggest modern interior design trends that will bring your loft conversion up-to-date in 2016.

Floral is back in bloom 

Floral patterns have been creeping back into trend in recent months, appearing as canvas prints, textiles and wallpaper designs. These aren't the same floral prints you remember from the 80s and early 90s, oh no, they've been reinterpreted for modern interiors. The result is a look that is altogether contemporary, classic, natural, and aesthetically mindful.  

A real feel for textures 

Previous trends have focused on clean, uniformed textures, but all that is about to change. Furniture is set to have a more cosy, lived-in look and feel to them, making use of multiple materials for different textures

Hidden Treasures Found in the Attic

The attic can be an intriguing place for unearthing long lost treasures, and whilst for many of us that usually means old board games with more sentimental value than anything, now and again you hear stories of some truly incredible finds. So, here's a list of 3 of the most valuable objects discovered in the attic. Because you never know what's tucked away in the dust-filled, cobwebbed upper corners of the house.

The Discovery of Superman

Everybody knows that Superman, aka Son of Jor-El, aka Clarke Kent, was found when he was just a few minutes old; amongst the burning wreckage of his space-pod, which had crash-landed somewhere on the rural outskirts of Metropolis. Well, most people know this. What you probably don't know is that more than 70 years later, he was rediscovered in the attic of a dilapidated house in South America. Not the actual Superman, obviously, but his first official appearance in print; Action Comics #1, and eventually went on to sell

Loft Conversion Trends & Ideas

There’s a great deal that can be done with a loft space. Converted bedrooms and family living areas have been enjoyed for a long time, but it looks as though the trend is changing amongst homeowners, who want something different beyond traditional living spaces. If you’re lucky enough to have an untouched attic, or thinking about changing your existing converted loft space, then take a look at these very different - but equally beautiful - ideas that are extremely popular right now.

The tearoom ‘upstairs’

The nation’s love for homemade cakes, deserts and scrumptious confectionaries has soared in recent times - thanks largely to the very popular The Great British Bake Off - and brought back with it a growing fondness for ‘afternoon tea’. That’s right, tea and homemade cakes are back on the menu for us Brits, and what better way to embrace it than with your very own tearoom.

With its vintage colour pallet and chic fittings, this converted loft certainly looks