A loft conversion in London will always have the potential to feel like an unloved, generic space, particularly as so many homes in the capital are built to a similar style and size. If you want your loft to be a home, it’s important to inject a bit of personality into
your new space.
Minimalism
may be in, and you certainly don’t want to clutter your new loft room with
objects just for the sake of it, but you’ll also want your loft conversion bedroom
to be an inviting space to retreat to at the end of the day, especially if the
room is to be your new master suite.
Here’s
our guide to injecting a bit of you
into your blank canvas of a loft conversion:
Furnish Well
Here
at Bespoke Lofts we’re big advocates of fitted storage within a loft
conversion, particularly as bespoke wardrobes use the space – and any nooks and
crannies the room may have – to its very best advantage. But this doesn’t mean
that you have to solely use fitted wardrobes to furnish your new room.
To
inject a bit of character, why not choose antique freestanding bedside
cabinets? Or if you have a quality piece from another room within the house –
such as a wingback chair – think about moving this into your new room to bring
a bit of history to an otherwise brand new space.
Alternatively,
think about including a statement bed, such as a sleigh bed or ornate
French-style bed to be the focal point of the room.
Work with the Room’s
Proportions
If
your new room is lucky enough to have good proportions such as high ceilings,
as lovely as these are, they can sometimes leave the space feeling cold and
unloved.
One
way to overcome this is to add features such as low hanging pendant or
statement lighting, or to ask your loft conversion specialist whether it is
possible to retain some of the ceiling beams to add character.
Create a Focal Point
One
of the best aspects of most loft conversions is the fact that the room often
retains original structural features, such as chimney breasts. Make a feature
of these eccentricities by painting them a different shade to the rest of the
room, wallpapering these areas, or even just placing your bed or a large piece
of furniture in front of the chimney breast.
Mood
lighting also works really well within chimney alcoves, so think about how you
can use these nooks to create an intimate, relaxing feel.
Once
you have these basic features in place, it’s easy just to add a bit of your own
style with simple aspects such as shelving, pictures and ornaments. Don’t be
intimidated by the blank canvas; use it to create a stylish room that reflects
your personality.