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Get the Most Out of Your Loft Conversion Project
Converting a loft can be a great way to create more space – Architectural Article by Houzz
28 Mar 2018
Your Loft Conversion Project
Converting a loft can be a great way to create more space, but only if this typically awkward area is optimised
Full article first published on Houzz
Eva Byrne, Houzz Contributor
A loft conversion can seem like a cost-effective and easy way to create more space in your home ? think dream teen den, a cosy guest bedroom or even a splendid master suite. Too often, however, the space is angular and compromised, with storage limited to hatches giving access to crawl space in the eaves. Consult a professional to realise the full potential of your loft space. They?ll also interpret the regulations concerning fire safety, structural integrity and myriad other matters, some of which have implications for the whole house, manipulating these to find solutions that are both practical and stylish. Meanwhile, here are some ideas to inspire your plans.

Photo by DMVF Architects – Look for bedroom pictures

Make a mezzanine

In the case of a one-storey or tiny house, you may be able to create a mezzanine beneath the roof, instead of a fully enclosed loft room. The sense of space will be greatly enhanced and, if you put in skylights, as seen here, the floor below will benefit from light flooding in from these windows...