What’s in your attic?

Are you currently using your attic to store things you no longer use? How often do you retrieve them? Are most of the items up there simply collecting dust?

At the same time, do you often wish you had more space in your home for living?

Connect these two issues in your mind and you’ll see that there’s a clear solution to your problem. Rid yourself of the things you don’t need, and turn your attic loft into a living space.

Attic loft conversions can be very beneficial. They add much-needed space to any home and you can use the new space for whatever purpose you need. An attic loft conversion space can be a child’s bedroom, a guest bedroom, an office, a playroom, a family room or whatever you choose.

Read on to learn more about attic conversions and get some attic loft ideas in the process. Soon, you’ll be excited to convert your own attic into a usable space that your whole family can enjoy and appreciate.

Before You Get Started

Before you begin the process of converting your attic into something new, you’ll need to first determine whether or not your attic is a candidate for this type of change. A designer will have to confirm your assumptions, but you can get a good idea about the viability of an attic conversion on your own.

First, think about if there’s enough room up there. You’ll need a ceiling height of five feet or higher, and anything under seventy square feet of floor space is not worth converting. 

Second, will you be able to heat and cool this space? Depending on where you live, you may need one or both to make the room habitable. Make sure you will be able to keep it warm and cool no matter what the weather outside before you move forward with your plan.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you’ll need to think about stairs. If your attic is currently accessed by a ladder, you’ll need to put in some stairs so you can get to and from your new room. You’ll need to set aside several square feet on both the upper and lower levels of your home to have stairs installed, so keep that in mind, too.

If you think your attic passes all of the above considerations, then get excited! You can move forward with your attic loft conversion.

What to Expect

Your next step on your attic loft conversion problem is to call an installation company like Instaloft to help you design and complete the project.

You’ll want to determine your budget before you meet with the designer. Attic loft conversions can cost a lot or not much depending on what you want and expect. Be prepared with some ideas, but also expect to make some changes based on design requirements and the overall amount that you want to spend. 

You may need to get a permit to convert your loft; your design and installation company will know whether you need one or not and will guide you in the completion of the process.

Once your permits are approved, it’s time to get started on the conversion.

In some cases, your loft conversion can be completed in a single day. Other conversions will take longer. Most companies will do everything they can to keep your home as normal as possible while they work. Because your loft space is out of the way and is separate from your current living area, this is an easy renovation project that won’t be very disruptive.

In time, the project will be completed and then you can start decorating the space to your liking. 

Attic Loft Conversion Ideas

There are so many different ways that you can use a converted attic loft space.

Many people choose to use this space as a guest room for visitors. This space will give them privacy and their own space during their stay. An attic guest room will be vacant most of the time, so you won’t have to think much about that room when no guests are visiting you.

Another option for this space is to make it a playroom for your children. This is an especially good choice if the ceilings are somewhat low since low ceiling height won’t bother your little ones at all. Your children will love having a space of their own, and because the attic loft room is out of sight, you won’t be bothered when it’s a bit of a mess.

Some people choose to use their converted attic loft space as an office space. This, too, is a great thing to consider when the ceilings are lot because if you are working at a desk, you’ll be seated most of the time. Some attic spaces feel quiet and isolated and you’ll feel separate from the rest of your home; this will allow you to focus on your work without any distractions.

You might also consider using this space as a family room for watching television or a game room for playing video or board games. The wide-open space of an attic loft lends itself well to these types of activities and larger attics offer plenty of room for the whole family to gather together.

Begin Your Attic Conversion Today

If the above ideas excite and inspire you, then why not get started on your daydreaming and planning today? An attic loft conversion will add extra space to your home and the possibilities of what you can do with and in that new space are endless. An attic conversion is a simple and often affordable project that can change your life and your home for the better. Start dreaming about yours today.

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