Entertaining your children is hard enough, but when it comes to pleasing them, you can never quite get it right. Whether it is the food you cook, or the clothes you buy, children have a knack for changing their mind and throwing a fuss. If you are considering a loft conversion so you can gain more space for your children or family, it can be hard to design the new space for them as their needs and preferences change so frequently. However, there are some key design ideas you can utilise when designing your loft conversion to always keep them happy.
When your child is young, you want a space that is safe and functional. To create a space that meets these needs, a loft conversion can have several features. Firstly, a loft conversion usually creates enough space for a bedroom and an ensuite, which can be useful when you need a clean space to change nappies or wash down messy bodies in the night! Equip your washroom with a walk-in shower and surfaces to change nappies, to make your start of parenthood as easy as possible. This bathroom will be a blessing as your children grow older, giving them independence and privacy when they come back from university in the holidays!
In the main bedroom of your loft conversion, you will want to have lots of natural lighting, so your newborn can get used to the timings of the day. One of the best ways to get natural light into your loft is with VELUX skylights. These can open, which will also be beneficial when you need to ventilate your loft and have some fresh air circulating. Natural light is beneficial throughout your child’s development, affecting mental wellbeing and productivity. You could also opt to have a Juliet balcony if you want your kids to be able to see out over the area surrounding your home and gain lots of natural light in their room. These are completely safe, with security rails that prevent any accidents.
Children love interesting spaces, and what is more interesting than a loft? With quirky sloped eaves and the feeling of being on top of the world, a loft space is perfect for a child’s bedroom. You can stick glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling or have spotlights which light up the room with warm lighting. You can be creative with your lighting, with fairy lights being a popular favourite for children’s rooms currently. We have completed many children’s bedrooms over the past 11 years, which you can browse through in our case studies.
If you are considering a loft conversion in your home, contact Simply Loft on 0800 917 7571 to arrange your free site survey today! We are the leading provider of loft conversions in London and the Midlands, designing and building bespoke loft conversions for hundreds of clients.
