Obtaining planning permission for your new build or home renovation is a key part of the process. It ensures that you have permission from your local authority to make the changes that you plan to make and that you won’t end up on the wrong side of the building regulations and laws. For the most part, you are going to apply for planning permission at at time when you are ready for the work to be commenced, as an early part…
When you convert the loft space in your house, you will want to add additional space to your home and then decide what you want to use it for. For the most part, a loft conversion requires building work on the area; however, you can also create a light, bright and spacious loft conversion by simply choosing the right windows. Don’t believe us; here is how you can brighten up your loft conversion with a few different window options: Use…
When planning, designing and then building a loft conversion in your home, it goes without saying that there will be many things to think about.
It is always best to consider as many key points before you get to work (or get someone else to work for you). So, to help you to have the best loft conversion possible, we have put together the five things you need to consider before beginning a loft conversion.
For many people, a loft conversion will give them the much-needed space they are looking for in their house. Some people transform their loft into a home office, others an additional bedroom. No matter what you want to turn your unused loft space into, converting your loft can come with some common mistakes during the process. If you want to stay clear of any issues, then here are the main mistakes to avoid when converting your loft space: Not getting…
Sustainability seems to be a key factor in many aspects of our lives. Many of us are looking for ways that we can buy, live and run our homes without having too much of an impact on the environment around us.
There are lots of things that we can do in our homes to try and help to make things as sustainable as possible. When it comes to our homes, we are all thinking about what we can change in the existing parts and any new additions we may have.
It might seem like the colder weather is a long way away, but the truth is that the winter will be upon us much sooner than we realise and we may be thinking about how to keep our loft conversions warm. Whilst there are plenty of things to look forward to when it comes to the winter, one thing is for sure, the cold weather isn’t for everyone. Even more so when it is cold inside your house, conversions…
Whilst it can be nice to have warm weather during the summer months when it is feeling more than just a little warm in your home, it can leave you hot, bothered and unable to relax or unwind. This is especially true the higher up the house that you go, as, of course, heat rises.
If you have a loft conversion, then there is a good chance that this will then become the hottest part of your home. Rather than give up on the idea of being able to use your loft conversion during the warmer weather, we have put together our top tips on how to keep your loft conversion cool in the summer.
Having a family is wonderful and comes with a wealth of treasured moments. You can all grow in your home together, creating treasured memories that you can keep for a lifetime. However, the one thing you need to know about families and children is that they grow and change over time. That cute and cuddly toddler who once crawled onto your lap will soon be a moody and aloof teenager who barely greets you with more than a grunt. Not…
There are lots of great ways that you can use your loft space. Loft conversions allow you to take this empty and wasted part of your home and turn it into something that can be helpful, useful and stylish too. One common use that people have for their loft conversion is storage space. After all, storage is definitely something that we all could do with more of in our homes. So, with this in mind, we have put together our…
You may decide to convert the loft space in your home for various reasons. Some use their loft conversion as a workshop, an office, a playroom or maybe just as some extra breathing space for your growing family. For others, the loft conversion that you have created can be incredibly useful as a guest space. One that you can utilise when you have someone over to visit. The thing about guest spaces is that they can be hard to perfect.…
