More and more homeowners are looking to develop their existing property rather than move to a new one, especially when they need more space. It’s perfectly true, if you have a growing family, an extra new room is pretty useful.
North Tyneside Loft Conversion
One of the first places that people look to expand is the loft. Converting this makes sense, especially if you have an older property with plenty of roof space.
Creating a loft room is a lot easier than, for example, building a brand-new extension. It usually costs less and isn’t normally problematic where building permission from the local council is concerned.
There may be a whole host of reasons why you want more space:
An Extra Bedroom
If the kids are getting bigger and sharing a bedroom is no longer an option, the only way to keep the kids happy is to build a new one. A decent sized loft is the ideal location and it’s probably the number one reason for converting this area in modern families
Creating a Playroom
You might be fed up with the kids’ toys clogging up the hallways, stairs and living room. Moving all that play stuff into a dedicated loft space can free up more room and means you are able to relax. It’s also a great solution too if you want a safe space for younger children to play.
A New Office for Your New Business
Many people dream of starting their own business or want to be able to work from home. If you have a busy household, however, it’s pretty difficult to find an area where you won’t be disturbed and where you can have all the tools that you need to do your job.
Building an office up in the loft gives you the opportunity to have a tailored space that really fits your needs. It also releases up room in the rest of your home. That old corner office in the kitchen can be turned into something great or you can start using that spare bedroom for its intended purpose again.
Creating an Exercise Space
Exercise equipment takes up a lot of space and if you like putting a sweat on or lifting weights, having your own room makes a huge difference. Again, the loft is the perfect place to store everything away and create a lot more space.
Click here to find out more about converting a loft in your home. We can work with clients across the North East, including Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gosforth, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay.
What to Do with the Stuff in the Attic
Like most people, you may already use your loft area for storage. Now that you’ve decided to do a loft conversion, you have to decide what to do with all that stuff.
First of all, this is a great opportunity to do some decluttering and get rid of things you no longer need. Second, it’s a good time to review how you use any storage space such as under the stairs or the broom cupboard and whether you can do things better with these assets.
Loft Conversion Newcastle
Creating a great space in your loft requires a good deal of planning. It’s essential to work with a experience local builder, like JT Chance, that has the right expertise, understands current building regulations and can help deliver on your dreams!