When you think of a creative space, not many people would immediately think of their loft. It’s understandable, a lot of people have their lofts as crowded dark spaces unless they have had a conversion or clear out. But the great thing about lofts is that they are quirky, different spaces that can be played around with and transformed into whatever you want it to be.
Loft spaces can have plenty of character, with sloping walls, skylights, hidden cubby holes and unusual doorways. Lighting your loft can be key to making it into the functional space you want it to be – whether that’s an office, a yoga studio or a bedroom. If you converted your loft into an office, it is more than likely you will have several skylights to draw in bright light to keep you awake and working hard. If you planned a bedroom from your loft conversion, then skylights are great but don’t go overboard – too much natural light can be as bad as too little!
When it comes to designing a playroom from your loft, lighting is an incredibly useful tool. Lofts are already an exciting new part of the house for most children, and it provides lots of possibilities in terms of engagement and fun. A loft conversion into a playroom can be a great way of reducing noise heard by the neighbours too, if you are living in a densely populated street in a place like London.
So, what lights make a loft truly unique for a child? Glow in the dark stickers can look great for little ones, if they want to transport themselves into space explorers in the darker winter evenings. If magical fairy kingdoms are more their style, why not hang up some fairy lights on the eaves? To add an extra sparkling touch, place fairy-lights around a mirror to reflect the twinkling lights around the room.
There are so many gadgets and gizmos to help decorate the room, including multi-coloured night lights, lava lamps and led lights. To create a disco effect, or if you just want a way to keep the kids entertained with different coloured lights, you could use a string of led lights and stick them round the underside of the bed. This way, you can light up the monsters under the bed and provide a fun nightlight!
Another unusual way to light your loft room is with a fish tank. Yes, a fish tank. Most tanks need a light to function correctly, and this can make for a really interesting alternative night-light. The addition of the fish will also be of great interest to the children, and a possible educational opportunity too! The beauty of a loft space is that there is no normal, whatever you want to do with it, or however you want to decorate is fully in your hands.
If you are interested in converting your loft into a fun playroom for your children, or maybe an office space for yourself, get in touch with Simply Loft for a no obligation, free quote on 0800 917 7571 today! Take a look at our case studies on our website here for further inspiration.
