POLL: Loft conversion or cosy attic space?
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
There's something cosy and a little bit magical about an attic (think reading space) but equally it can be great to go for a total loft conversion and create a whole new living area!
So, which would you go for - a little attic space or a larger loft conversion?
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Comments (4)Hi! Judging by the photograph you have a modern trussed-rafter roof structure. This means that if you want to convert the loft you will have to completely remove and replace the existing roof along with all the roof structure to create the useable space that you need. It is possible to do this but it may or may not be worth the cost of doing this. Hope this helps. I have a free checklist with support emails to help with getting your project off to a good start and making the right decisions for you. You can get a copy from my website: www.i-architect.co.uk...See MoreLoft Conversion - Two Floor Bedroom
Comments (4)We used to have something similar - we’re in a Victorian terrace that had a very old attic conversion when we bought it. The stairs were off the middle bedroom - the landing wasn’t altered in any way. The door to the middle bedroom was taken off (architrave remained in tact) - you walked through this gap and turned immediately 90 degrees to go up the stairs (the stairs ran along the bedroom wall). A new doorway was built immediately in front of the old one to preserve the bedroom (you wouldn’t need that in your plan!) The bedroom is quite big, so still felt quite spacious. My sons bed (an Ikea mid height thing) used to go under the stairs quite comfortably. A few years ago, we moved the stairs to come off the landing. The reason we did this was because the stairs off the bedroom effectively ran up the middle of the house - it meant that the attic conversion was two rooms. By moving the staircase to the landing and running them above the main staircase, we now have a large attic master bedroom and en-suite. It’s a much more usable space....See MoreAdvise on lighting for a loft conversion
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PRO8 years ago- PRO8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoThis is a recent loft conversion carried out by us to a very high standard . Its a really good use of a small space comprising of a bedroom and ensuite
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PRO7 years agoDepending on the property (and the budget), both options have their merits. A big loft space can be more easily converted to a room but often the structure or space isn't sufficient and an dormer or extension is needed.
This can offer a whole new floor to the building and with some imagination you can transform the property completely.
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