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Moving the Staircase to Our Loft: A Case Study

Nine years ago the Scott family converted the loft in their Victorian terrace into a fourth bedroom. They took advice from their builder on where to position...

Boarding & Plastering the Loft

Whether you’re trying to design a nursery or a modern day study then you will need to use some form of loft boards when constructing your loft conversion....

Creating a Balcony for Your Loft

If you fancy adding something a little bit special to your loft, you could consider creating a balcony. Far from being a common sight, loft balconies are hig...

How to Convince Building Control that Loft is Not Living Space?

Yes, Building Control does have the right to demand you make changes if work carried out does not comply to their standards and requirements. Building regula...

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Top Ten Uses for a Basement

So you’ve decided to dig deep to find the extra space your family needs, but you’re not sure whether you can do what you want? Here’s a quick run down...

How to Maintain a Vaulted Loft Room Ceiling

Vaulted ceilings above loft rooms not only look fantastic but also add to the sense of light and space within the area. Maintaining them, however, can be tri...

Using Your Loft Space to Create a Mezzanine

Light, airy and bringing a wonderful cutting edge modern appeal to properties of all ages, mezzanine floors can be superb additions within the loft areas of...

Making the Most of the Views from Your Attic

Before beginning any loft conversion, windows have to be a major consideration. This is not only because they will form part of your planning permission appl...

Digging Out a Basement to Give Extra Head Height

From extra living spaces, to relaxation rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and offices, basements can be transformed for all manner of uses. Before any work begins,...

We Suspended a Bedroom in Barn Loft: Case Study

When the Flynn family decided to extend their home, a decision was reached to use the old barn next door and a novel solution was found when it came to creat...

Kitchen for a Small Basement Space: Interview With a Designer

David Pratt, is a director of the Norwich-based Total Kitchen Company Ltd. His company specialises in a range of kitchens, in all sorts of designs, from mode...

Making Our Basement into an Extra Bathroom: Case Study

Mike Mills used to use his basement as a study. Then when his household grew unexpectedly larger, he decided to convert the space into an extra bathroom. Mik...

We Made a Basement Bedroom for Students: Case Study

Shan and Seb Grigg have recently renovated their basement into a rental space for students. Now they just have to decide how to market it. Shan said: “The...

I Made My Loft Into an Artist's Studio: Case Study

Sarah Roth gave up her full-time job as a solicitor to focus on her art. At the same time, she decided to convert the attic in her country home into a studio...

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