Using Your Loft

Ideas and practical considerations for different loft room uses. Articles cover bathrooms, kitchens, storage, utilities and structural modifications.

A to Z for Using Your Loft for Storage

Here's how to organise your loft storage efficiently, from access and boxes to furniture placement and insulation.

Attic Makes a Great Work Space: Music Producer Interview

Music producer Robert Maines converted his attic into a professional studio, finding ideal acoustics in the sloping ceilings and chimney breast.

Creating a Balcony for Your Loft

Add a balcony to your loft to boost your home's appeal and value, but check planning rules and roof condition first.

Creating a Kitchen in Your Loft

Installing a kitchen in your loft takes careful planning around plumbing, electrics and building regulations to work properly.

Electricity Access to Your Loft

Running electricity to your loft conversion is straightforward since cables bend easily, though you may need access through floorboards.

Fitting a Shower or Bath Into Your Loft

Adding a bathroom to your loft works best when you place the shower or bath near existing pipes to keep costs down.

Having a Toilet in Your Loft

Adding a toilet to your loft needs careful planning around water supply, drainage, and building regulations to work properly.

Making Your Loft a Bathroom

Turn your loft into a functional bathroom by working through the practical challenges of plumbing, weight capacity and building regulations.

Putting Windows in Your Loft

Adding windows to your loft makes the space feel bigger and brings in more light, with dormer windows being the most popular choice.

Soundproofing a Loft

Add soundproofing to your loft conversion with stud walls and acoustic materials for better privacy and noise control.

Using Your Loft for Storage

Make the most of your loft with practical storage solutions that won't break the bank.

What Can an Un-Converted Loft Be Used For?

An unconverted loft works best for storage, here's what you can safely keep up there without expensive conversion work.