Many people are now looking at converting space within their existing homes rather than upscaling to something new, with the idea of building upwards and converting dead space into something much more luxurious. Loft conversions are nothing new to a home redesign, but, for your home it could completely invigorate the living experience and provide that extra appeal whilst boosting up your future resale value. In todays blog, we look at the most common reasons for converting an existing loft space.
Additional Space
The most common use for a loft conversion is to reconstruct it into a livable bedroom space. That is also one of the ways to add maximum value to a house in the UK.
Being able to refer to your home as a 3-bed or 4-bed adds greater appeal to listings should you decide to sell your home, and with bedrooms generally being located on the upper floors of a house, converting your loft into a luxury bedroom is a natural fit. Another avenue for conversion would be to cater for working from home with a dedicated study or home-office space.
Working from home has never been as popular as it is today, with many turning their loft space into a long-term solution for separation from family life to concentrate on their work. Loft spaces have since become ideal for a home-office and supporting the new remote working environment.
Another solution is to convert a loft into a new bathroom space to serve a large bedroom below. A split-level suite has become a trendy installation with the benefit of not being a habitable room. That means a loft bathroom will not complicate any fire-escape issue that many loft-bedroom conversations can.
Finding the Right Architect
Many all-in-one loft conversion companies will claim to deal with the design, planning, structure and build of your loft – but the big problem with these types of contractors is that you find yourself with little to no control over what the result will be and how much the costs escalate with the work.
Many of these contractors will micro-manage the project and negotiate individually with parties, bogging themselves down and becoming overworked with small problems a professional architect would easily have had in hand from the get-go.
The best course of action is to engage with a Cheadle Architect who develops the best design to suit you during the consultation phase and helps you to engage with main contractors at the correct prices.
There are many considerations when transforming your loft space into any type of use, including complying with building regulations. Working with architects in Manchester – who know every detail and process of creating a unique space from your existing loft – will save on time and money and ensure that the space is safe for you and your family.
Contact the team at Cheadle Architects today to discover the potential of loft conversions with a design that truly matches your lifestyle.
