Your loft is often the one space in your home you don’t get full use out of. It’s also usually the simplest and least disruptive room to convert. A loft conversion will add value to your home, and be cheaper than buying a property with an extra bedroom. The best thing is you get to decide what to do with it and there are plenty of fun options as well.
You could turn your loft into a playroom, bar, or en suite bedroom. Use the loft as a new light-filled home office or a place for your hobbies. If you take the shape of the roof and the space into consideration well, you can add a valuable new architectural feature to your home. Here are some examples of loft conversion ideas.
Home Office
Make the most of the natural light you can get from third-story windows or a skylight in the roof and convert your loft into a home office. It’s the ideal spot to work from home. It’ll be much quieter and you’ll be able to distance yourself a little from any distractions.
There are a few important things to consider when building a home office. Carefully think about where you’ll put your desk in relation to the low ceilings a window. Ensure you have enough power points and that you still get a good wifi signal up there.
Game Room
For a more fun option, why not use your loft as a place for your hobbies or a game room? You can make it a kids’ room full of toys and larger games, or keep it as a place to play music or a home cinema.
Make sure you plan for any excessive noise. Thermal insulation doubles up as noise-cancelling insulation and high-density acoustic plasterboard acts as a good sound blocker. Do your research and budget for the best sound-proofing materials.
Loft Bar
If you like entertaining then a loft bar could be a fun idea. Invite your friends for your own private cocktail hour. You can work with pretty much any loft space and you can use funny-shaped alcoves or sloped ceilings for storage areas or seating. It’s also a good idea to install a new loft door that has extra soundproofing if you decide to do this. That way you can put the sports on and have a laugh without worrying about the noise disturbing the rest of the house.
En Suite Bedroom
An extra bedroom is a great idea if you’re thinking about financial investment. House Extensions are a perfect way to add value to your home, you could even build an ensuite for your master bedroom. An en suite bedroom is a serious USP when it comes to selling your house.
Make sure there’s enough space for your bathroom features and always budget for extra costs. Home extensions are a long-term project so you’ve got to have your head screwed on.
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