Transformers: Garages In Disguise

In the vast majority of houses, getting more space doesn’t require getting the builders in – the space is already there, being wasted. Here’s three ways you can turn the unused space you already have into valuable living space, so you can get the most out of the house you live in.

Garages

The possible uses for a converted garage are only limited by your imagination. Whether you need a Granny annex, an office, a playroom, music room or even a home cinema, a garage conversion is an ideal solution.

The reason for this is that garages are generally just the right size and shape for a multipurpose room – a little larger than an average living room.

Check the latest planning authority guidelines and discuss your particular plans with your conversion company. If the garage is an external one, then usually more work is involved in insulating the walls etc but a good garage conversion can make your property highly desirable when you sell it later on.

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Lofts

Whilst you might have to pinch a bit of space from an existing room or staircase for the new access staircase, there’s no doubt that loft conversions, done properly, not only give you an amazing amount of usable room space, but they also increase the value of your property.

The other really great thing about a loft conversion is you can use the conversion for any purpose – don’t be limited by our most regular requested uses: Bedroom (with or without en-suite), Bathroom, Study or Office, Playroom, Home cinema, Craft room, Teenagers ‘den’.

And the position means you can really let natural light flood in when you want it. Got a roof with a view? Why not open the view up with a comfy observation style lounge?

Finally, don’t be put off a loft conversion if your roof is of a newer trussed construction (where the supporting roof rafters are a prefabricated W shape) – these lofts are equally ripe for conversion, it just takes a little more specialist construction know-how and there are specialist loft companies that only deal in these types of lofts.

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Basements: Down, Not Out.

Dark and damp basements and cellars can be turned into warm cosy nooks, perfect home cinema’s and gyms or a stylish study or office out of the way of the rest of the house.

It’s worth calling in the experts to discuss the water-proofing of your cellar first and to handle all the structural work etc needed to comply with planning requirements.

In fact, there are even companies that will dig out a new basement for you (where none previously existed). These are becoming hugely popular in London and other inner city areas where planning restrictions mean homeowners can’t extend outwards or upwards, but they can build downwards instead.