Loft conversions can add considerably to the value of your property and they are a great way of increasing the amount of space you have available. The room can be used for a wide range of reasons, but it’s important to think about what this will be before you start the project. This way you will ensure that you include the right features and that the new loft space meets your requirements. The perfect teenage space
If you’ve got a teenager or older child who needs their own space, a loft is the perfect area to create a den for them. This puts them further away from younger siblings and gives them some privacy, where they can socialise with their friends or do their school work in peace.
Young people are obsessed with games consoles, phones and computers, so you need to ensure that you have enough power sockets and extension cables in the right parts of the room. They’ll also require lots of storage space, which could be built into the alcoves to make the most of the space you have. If they’re going to be working in the loft, you should consider the amount of light that will be available. It might be a good idea to fit some roof windows to increase the levels of natural light coming in.
A cosy home office
With more people choosing to work from home on a full time basis, there is a rising demand for practical office space. Converting the loft into a home office means that you’re away from the distractions of the rest of the house.
If you don’t want to be constantly going up and down the stairs, then have enough power outlets fitted to accommodate a kettle and fridge, as well as all your essential electrical equipment for work.
Space can be an issue in lofts, with lots of awkward corners to take into account. In order to work around this, you should look at having your furniture custom built, including bookcases, shelves and desks. This way it will fit perfectly and you won’t end up with large areas of unusable space.
When you’re planning your loft layout consider the areas that will get the most light and position your work space here. If there are going to be dark areas, then you can fit a low hanging light or directional lamps to boost the brightness.
Craft central
If your work is more craft orientated, then you can fit out your loft in a more suitable way. You need to make the most of the wall space by hanging plenty of hooks and shelves to keep your tools and other essentials tidy and out of the way. You’ll also need enough storage space to keep all your elements separate and easy to access. It’s important that the room has enough light, but you can also paint the walls in light pinks and greens or cream to brighten it up further.