POLL: Loft conversion or cosy attic space?
7 years ago
last modified: 7 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 (17)Thanks Katie, this looks great! The view is lovely I can definately see why you have done it this way. I love the window too. Do you mind If I ask what the dimensions of the room are for reference? My only concern would be if we could get enough full height storage on the eaves wall behind the bed, I don't think our room will be as big as this. The reason we planning to go for lots of tall storage is so that we can store away all our clothes and any other bits away as we don't have much storage throughout the rest of the house. So storage is a big thing on this build. But orientating the bed in that way make loads of sense. Ideally I would be able to just let them build the main shell and then get up there and position a bed in various places. But I guess so much has to be determined before that stage so the wall lights, plug points etc... are all in the correct place. I think I might draw some options up in CAD and then start a new thread and see which people prefer and what they would do themselves. Thanks for your comments and pictures :)...See More- 7 years ago
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PRO7 years ago- PRO7 years agolast modified: 7 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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