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Waste of space? Ideas for attic conversions Part 3: Changing rooms

Waste of space? Ideas for attic conversions Part 3: Changing rooms

In our previous two blogs in this series we addressed the process of checking to see if your attic is suitable for conversion and then to consider the options of what you want to have done with it. Read more


A closer look at running a business from your loft conversion

A closer look at running a business from your loft conversion

In the last blog from Modern Attics we took you through an introduction to running a business from your loft conversion at home. It’s a simple enough process for those of you wanting to work and run a business from the comfort of your own home as long as you call in the professionals to help get you there! Read more


An Introduction to running a business from your loft conversion

An Introduction to running a business from your loft conversion

In this current climate of economical uncertainty more and more new businesses are starting up across the country and many of them are based from home. Read more


Planning permissions for loft conversions

Planning permissions for loft conversions

So you’ve decided to go ahead with a loft conversion?

Modern Attics wants to take you through the process of planning permissions. Planning permissions used to be applicable to all loft conversions and ground floor extensions to check the suitability of carrying out the work. Read more


Ideas for attic conversions: Spare bedroom

Ideas for attic conversions: Spare bedroom

Following on from the previous attic conversions articles about using your attic to create a new space in your home – we asked you to look at what’s in your attic and then consider your options. Today’s blog is focusing on the process of converting the attic into a spare bedroom. Read more


Loft conversions – Is it bats in your belfry or animals in your attic?

Loft conversions – Is it bats in your belfry or animals in your attic?

According to one popular children’s song, if you go down to the woods tonight you’re sure of a big surprise. Well forget the woods, if you go up to the attic tonight, you might get an even bigger surprise. Read more


Bedroom Conversion

Bedroom Conversion

Make your attic look more attractive/aesthetically pleasing (fairy lights, furnishings?) for study, bedroom, bathroom/relaxation room, living room, playroom Read more


Feng Shui your loft conversion to create the ideal space

Feng Shui your loft conversion to create the ideal space

You’ve heard the term used, you probably even have an idea of its meaning, but perhaps you’ve never really tried implementing the art of Feng Shui in your own home, let alone in your attic or loft conversion. Read more


Waste of space? Ideas for attic conversions

Waste of space? Ideas for attic conversions

Waste of space? Ideas for attic conversions: An Introduction

When was the last time you actually used your attic or loft for anything?

The immediate clichéd image of a dust ridden, dank space comes creeping to mind; boxes piled high, cobwebs linking the rafters together, Granny’s old blankets, the kids’ old toys, dusty stacks of books and all kinds of junk hidden away promised to never again see the light of day! Read more


Why loft conversions are good for the environment

Why loft conversions are good for the environment

This is the way it is…

The world today is very much focused on issues of preserving and maintaining the environment around us. The growing interest and demand in environmentally friendly products and materials is at an all time high. If you’re ecologically minded and care for the environment as much as we do here at Modern Attics then you might be interested in how you can help minimise the impact of your carbon footprint through loft conversions. Read more