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Loft Conversions Manchester – Loft Design Stories 2. Loft Conversion.
November 21st, 2009 | 
Author: Loft Conversions Manchester – Loft Design Stories Part 2
In my previous post on loft conversion design stories, I looked at a loft conversion that had not taken full advantage of the space available. It was a terrace house.
Next I am going to look at another terrace house of a similar nature, where the loft conversion was designed in a different way.
Our company did not carry out the original loft conversions on either house. They do however provide good examples of one type of loft conversion design and how the space is best utilised.
Loft Conversion – Maximise The Space
Let’s look now at how the space in this second example loft conversion was utilised. To create a new room, with good layout and use of existing features sometimes takes some thought.
Loft conversions design - loft space
Entrance Stairs Positioning
You will see that the stairs come into the loft from a completely different position from the first example. This means that the available space for the floor area is much larger. It is also a lot more practicable.
Increasing The Value Of Your Home
Ultimately that translates into more added value to this property. As home owners, you want to invest in your home with the best possible results.
This house and the house I referred to in my first post are next door to each other. The available space to work with was exactly the same. The end result is however totally different.
The positioning of the stairs was crucial in maximising the space available in this loft conversion.
The quality of your home will be so much better with more space.
Planning Your Space Efficiently
In both houses, space had to be taken from an existing bedroom downstairs. In the first example, the stairs came up the centre of the loft space. The space was taken from an internal dividing wall.
If you look at the third photo below, the position of the door shows approximately the position of where the stairs were built in the first loft conversion example. The stairs went up and to the right from the position of that door.
In this example, the space is taken from the dividing wall at the end of the house. This was the best method of increasing the space. The picture below shows it more clearly.
Loft conversions entrance stairs positioning
Loft conversions stairs up into loft
Loft conversions stairs layout
Loft Conversions – End Results
In both examples, roughly the same amount of space was taken from the downstairs room to make the loft entrance stairs. The end result was however completely different.
I hope this helps to show how designing and planning your loft conversion properly can have a major impact on the finished result.
Loft attic dormer conversion design should always be well planned.
If you have any comments please let us know.
Which loft conversions design lay out would you go for?
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Do you think the loft conversion example we show you here was a waste of money? Would you have a loft conversion like this?
When considering the design of your loft conversion it’s important to get a clear idea of what you want. Loft Conversions Manchester always advises to have the plans drawn as closely to your idea’s as possible.
Two Similar Houses – Two Different Results
Recently we had to visit two very similar homes, both terrace houses, with a request for remedial works on loft conversions that had been carried out by other companies.
We felt both these Manchester loft conversions provided a good opportunity to show you how two similar terrace houses, with the same idea of having a loft conversion, can end up with two totally different results.
Loft Attic & Dormer Conversions – Professional Help
When designing your loft attic or dormer conversion, get professional help. A specialist with the local knowledge will help you get the best possible outcome.
Have a look at the four basic loft conversion designs that we outline within this loft design category.
The aim is to ensure you add value to your property. You are investing in your home so try not to cut corners. You will see why we say this, when you compare the two example loft conversions.
Loft Attic & Dormer Conversions Planning
The two examples we will show you here, will give you an idea of how the same amount of working space can end up with totally different results. Different decisions with the plans and decisions in how to initially use the space available, really do affect how your project turns out.
High Quality Loft Conversions
A high quality loft conversion should always aim to maximize the space available and make it as functional as possible. It will be your new living space!
In this first example we can see a loft conversion that has a number of problems. These problems are typical of a poorly planned and designed project.
Good Loft Planning And Design Is Crucial
The first problem is the position of the stairs coming into the loft.
If you look at the photos, you will see the stairs ‘eat’ right into the available space, right in the middle of the loft floor space.
This seriously decreases the usefulness of the converted loft because most of the space is taken up with the entrance stairs and the surrounding banister.
This takes space out of the room and the closed nature makes the space feel even more small and cramped.
This loft conversion has put the stairs in the wrong position
These stairs and the solid surround take too much space from the loft
These entrance stairs are badly positioned and waste space to the left
Now if it was not for the example that follows, you may have said it had to be done like that to comply with regulations. You will see that this is not the case in our second example.
Increasing The Loft Space Available
Simply planning the project properly will include a method of increasing the available space once the loft conversion is completed.
The area of living space in the loft conversion and how practical it is to use for day to day living, will have a direct bearing on increasing the value of your home and the overall quality of your home.
So its money well spent and a good idea to have your plans professionally drawn up. Computer aided design can often help to show you a clear idea of what the finished loft conversion will look like.
Summary
So by way of summary you want to be
- increasing the value of your home
- adding additional loft space and maximising this loft space
- ensuring a quality loft conversion through good planning
In the next part we will show you how a similar loft conversion turned out completely differently. Make sure you read part two.
If you have any comments we would love to hear them.
Do you know anyone that has had a poor quality loft conversion? Let us know the details here at Manchester Loft Conversions.