With sloping roofs, low eaves areas, limited wall height and tight floorplans, loft conversions can be tricky spaces to navigate when it comes to designing and installing adequate storage solutions. Lofts tend to be spaces where we store bulky, seasonal items and often house multi-use rooms, such as bedrooms/office areas – so having the right
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With sloping roofs, low eaves areas, limited wall height and tight floorplans, loft conversions can be tricky spaces to navigate when it comes to designing and installing adequate storage solutions. Lofts tend to be spaces where we store bulky, seasonal items and often house multi-use rooms, such as bedrooms/office areas – so having the right storage is imperative for its functionality and tidiness.
Here, I’m having a look at when you should start planning your loft storage solutions, some nifty ideas to help it blend into the space and some overlooked areas that are briming with potential.
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Why is it important to start planning your loft conversion storage early on?
As with most parts of your loft conversion project, having a clear idea on how you intend to use the space will help when it comes to creating a suitable design. “List out what you need to store in your loft, how often you will need to access it and how much volume you will actually need,” says Mark Barratt, managing director at CATO Creative.
Having a plan on what you intend to house in your loft and what you will need in the space is hugely important. “Planning your storage early allows you to create solutions which integrate seamlessly into the loft structure, making better use of awkward angles and avoiding compromises later on in regard to space, light and layout,” says Rob Wood, managing director at Simply Loft. A holistic approach allows you to see the area as a whole, creating a design that works structurally, fulfils your requirements and has ample resources for you to live in the rooms.
DJ Moore Lofts designed these nifty built-in cabinets in the eaves to make the most of the space behind
Futureproofing is important, and taking time to ponder the future of the loft area is highly beneficial when it comes to planning your storage. “Deciding whether the loft use will change over time, for example a nursery turning into a teenagers room, allows you to create a plan that will still work later on without too much redesign,” says Mark. This will not only help to make the rooms a delight to live in now, but will save time, money and stress later on when the area takes on a new function.
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