Deciding
to convert your loft is no small undertaking. Even the most professional of
loft conversion companies, despite trying not to, will have to disturb your
everyday life somewhat, just through the sheer nature of the work undertaken.
Of
course, any good loft conversion company will employ as many measures as
possible to minimise disruption, but while you’re converting your loft, why not
consider renovating your whole house too? It may seem over the top, but many a
good loft conversion specialist will also have
experience with other house renovations, so why not go for it and experience
some of the benefits below?
Get the Disruption Over and Done with
The
biggest advantage of having more than one piece of major work done to your
house at any given point is, of course, getting it over and done with in one
hit.
It
may seem like more of a disturbance, but just think: you’ll have one session of
living with dust, one lot of workmen in your house and you’ll only be dealing
with one project manager and building company, all of which minimises
disruption to your life.
Make your House Work for you
If
you’re adding a loft conversion it’s probably because your existing home doesn’t
offer the space needed to make it work for you. A loft conversion will solve a
lot of these problems, but why not rejig things on the other floors at the same
time as converting your loft to make the whole of your house work as it should?
You
could add a kitchen-diner extension, or just knock through from a dining room
into a kitchen to create the required space. Perhaps you need a downstairs
toilet added, or utility room space, which could be achieved if you push back
some walls. Would rejigging your downstairs layout give the kids a new
playroom, too?
Adjusting
the downstairs floorplan may also make the staircase to your new loft room work
better with the first floor layout, too. Just think, you’ll have a whole new
house practically at the end of it, with the added bonus of accommodation in
the loft, too.
Add all the Mod Cons
Many
people find that when they add their loft conversion, the rest of their home
doesn’t match up to the high standard of the new loft room created, which can
put a downer on the rest of your property.
A
full renovation could be just what you need to add some creature comforts –
perhaps intelligent lighting or underfloor heating, for example – so that your
new living space in the attic doesn’t outshine the rest of your home.
A Brand New, Maintenance Free Home!
Maybe
you’re adding your loft conversion because you’re a busy young family. Perhaps
you’re slightly more mature and often have your grandchildren and friends to
stay, so you’re converting your loft into a guest bedroom. Or maybe it’s going
to be a home office for your thriving young start-up company? Either way,
you’re probably leading a busy life and a maintenance free home must appeal.
By
working a remodel of all or part of the rest of your home into your loft
conversion plans, you’ll end up with brand new fixtures and fittings. These
will undoubtedly be much easier to maintain than an old fashioned property,
leaving you to enjoy your home.
Regardless
of whether you’re thinking of converting just your loft or wish to renovate your
entire property, Bespoke Lofts can help. If you’ve had any thoughts about
converting your loft or your whole home, speak to us for more advice. You’re
bound to have some lofty ideas once we’ve shown you what can be done!