When you feel like you are outgrowing your home, you have a few choices. One, and probably the most impractical, is to sell up and buy a new home. If you love your home, but are feeling cramped, then an extension or conversion can provide you with an idea that presents a lot less heartache than having to put your property on the market. BBN can provide you with a company for your loft conversion Bath home owner’s rate highly. We can also provide you with some inspiration for your new loft room.
The type of conversion will depend on what the room will be used for. Perhaps a study or a hobby room, or maybe you need an extra bedroom due to your expanding family? There are some rooms that are not idea for your loft, these including games rooms or playrooms. Where kids are involved, keep their rooms where you can keep an eye on them. Instead, move your bedroom or study up into the loft. Guest rooms are a perfect use for a loft. They provide you with the extra living space you need, when you need it, but without extra heating cost all year round.
Points to Remember for your Loft Conversion Bath
If your loft is not high enough to provide sufficient headroom, then consider lowering a ceiling in a room below. Never do this however by yourself, and without consulting your loft conversion specialist. Another idea is to create a mezzanine instead of a full conversion. It’s an idea that is very stylish and a perfect area for entertaining guests.
Your loft may not be an easily accessible place, so instead of trying to carry large wardrobes up narrow stairs, make built in furniture and wardrobes. Every nook and cranny of your loft space can be utilised to the max.
Decorating your Loft Conversion
BBN can provide you with the best loft conversion Bath team. So, all that’s left for you to do is decide how you will decorate your new space. Remember that your loft will have sloping walls, and dark colours will make your room look small and oppressive. Light colours are a far better choice, especially if your loft only has one small window or no windows at all. Spot light and strip lights are a great idea for lofts with low head room. No more dangling bulbs to knock every time you enter your new room!
A loft conversion may not need any planning permission at all if the exterior of the home will not be altered. If you are going to fit a new “Dorma” window however, planning may be required. We can fill you in on everything you need to know about planning permission, building regulations, and insurance you should take out while your conversion is under way. Lastly, never knock down a supporting wall or any other vertical supports you find in your loft room. Once you have finished planning your new bedroom or study, leave the hard work to your builders in Bath that BBN will locate for you.