A loft conversion is a pretty popular home renovation project. Take the space that’s gathering dust at the top of your house and turn it into a room that you can use – easy as!
And in doing so, you’re likely to add around 20% extra value to your home at the same time. That’s better than putting a full extension onto the side of the property!
But when you want to convert your loft, don’t let yourself get into the planning stages without thinking about the 3 crucial elements down below. Trust us, they can be pretty easy to forget about, especially if you’re mostly focused on making the best use of a small budget.
However, if we remind you about them now, you’ll end up with a loft conversion that you’ll be over the moon with!
The Space
So, how big is your loft? Because not all lofts make for great conversions in the first place. And if you have a bit more of an awkward space within your home, you’re going to need a rather bespoke conversion plan that makes the best use of the space you’ve got available.
If you have low ceilings, for example, it might be very hard to get up into the room and actually stand at full height. And if you have to stoop the entire time, you’re not going to be all that happy about using the room – even if there is a full size cinema screen and gaming consoles up there!
The Temperature
The attic is one of the hottest rooms in any home, as it’s right at the top of the house, and hot air tends to rise! On top of that, attics also tend to be pretty well insulated, as there’s a lot of cavity space up there that’ll help keep the rest of the home temperate.
However, if there’s a lot of warm, humid air floating around, and it all gets stuck within this one space (as the insulation keeps it from escaping), you’re going to feel like you’re baking anytime you go up there!
When you’re planning a loft conversion, make sure you think about ways to bring that average temp down to more comfortable levels. Installing an air conditioning unit, for example, is an incredibly effective way to make sure your loft cools down – and stays that way – when it’s in use.
The Stairs
It might seem obvious that you need to think about loft access from the get go, but quite a few people think it’s just fine to pop a ladder up and think no more of it.
If that happens during your project, your loft space will simply be awkward to access. The ladder will be in the way of anyone who wants to use the hallway, and if something happens that means you can’t climb ladders, you’re never going to get up there!
When you’re planning a loft conversion, tackle the issues above as early on as possible.
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