We know that the world of home improvements is a big and scary one for those not already familiar with its structural terms and legal requirements, so we thought it was about time we gave a comprehensive investigation of what types of loft conversion are available – and what the advantages of each are.
Here at Modern Attics we are always looking to share information with you in order to help you make the right decision when it comes to your attic conversion. So today’s blog is all about the top tips you may want if you’re currently considering having a loft conversion done.
If you’re thinking that you’re outgrowing your traditional living space then a loft conversion can offer a solution that will not only mean more space but that could also add value to your home.
And when they do finally leave home, if you’ve no plans to move on, it can easily be turned in to your hobby room or very own den, when you want to get some peace and quiet.
If this year is loft conversion year for you, then you may be wondering if there’s anything you can do to get yourself ready for the work.
Homeowners across the UK are starting to realise that they can create a whole new world above their current one. A second home upstairs may sound like an exaggeration but it is indeed a reality open to many homeowners. It all depends on the space you have available in your loft and whether you are open to extending it.
This is a bit like asking how long a piece of string is! However, you can know what factors affect the cost of a loft conversion if you’re currently thinking about having work done. While there are a number of reasons to have a loft conversion, such as increasing the value of your home or upsizing to make room for new family additions, you will always need to make the same considerations for a loft conversion. Read more
Hopefully, you’ve been following our blog series on Modern Attics that have detailed, very specifically, the process of building extensions from the early planning stages to searching for the right building contractors. Read more
The economy… You can’t go anywhere without hearing a conversation about it; in a queue at the coffee shop; on breaks at work; at dinners with friends; you name it, it’s impossible to escape the chatter! It’s an endless stream of worry, doom, gloom and negativity that seems to squirm its way into every aspect of our lives. Read more
Individual furniture pieces and colour choices are vital aspects of your living space but they will never cohere as a system unless they are linked together. Modern Attics would like to take you through the tips necessary to make your home a more harmonious place. This can be great for both your general well-being and property value. The goal is to make each room a fully functioning environment that helps to reveal and evoke you as an individual/couple/family. Read more
You might think – what? A room with a view in my loft? That’s highly doubtful. Maybe you think that because your loft has no windows or because it is so decrepit that nothing could survive up there other than boxes and dust.
Well, you be wrong! Clearly you haven’t been reading our blog series on loft conversions! There is always more to say about the process; always more ideas to give; always more aspects and elements to address. So for first timers reading up on loft conversion in London or anywhere else in the UK here is our beginners guide to the whole shebang… Read more