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As TV presenter George Clarke once pointed out, the loft is often the most architecturally interesting part of a house. With unusual angles, the best light and often great views, they can make truly ...

Loft conversions and top-floor rooms have a reputation for being either brilliantly sunlit—or oddly cave-like. The difference usually isn’t the size of the space; it’s the way light is invited in, ...

A tactile Amsterdam apartment and a birch plywood-lined extension feature in our latest lookbook, which collects eight loft conversions created for maximum space. Architects and designers often open ...

Loft conversions used to be predictable and boring, but now interior designers are using them to add light, drama and value to our homes. In the black: this stunning refurbished former church with ...

Loft conversions ‘can add nearly a quarter to value of typical property’ - While location remains key to house values, other factors, such as the number of bedrooms, are also important to home buyers, ...

It can be difficult to know where to start when planning a loft conversion. From deciding whether to go for a dormer, mansard or rooflight conversion, to figuring out planning permission and hiring a ...

Hannah has almost three years of experience overseeing surveys, product testing and investigations around health, pet care and home improvements. You will also need to follow building regulations ...

Ministers planning a shake-up of planning laws have eased the new rules for householders wanting to carry out loft conversions. The planning white paper, published in May, gave the go-ahead for bigger ...

Loft conversions are a great way to expand the living space of your home and they’re often cheaper than traditional extensions. They can also add a significant amount of value to your property because ...