STAIRCASES & JOINERY
From stairs through to fitted furniture, Anna-Marie DeSouza takes a look at these important elements of your attic project
Bespoke fitted furniture will make the most of the room available in your loft. This arrangement from Neville Johnson shows a contemporary home office, with a variety of builtin cabinets that maximise on storage space
Loft conversions can offer myriad benefits, especially in terms of adding space and value to your home. But in order to appreciate the advantages fully, there are a number of essential elements to get right, and high on this list is joinery.
Stairs
For most projects, a new flight will be required. It is worth consulting with a professional architect or builder early on so that you can assess the most suitable options. In terms of Building Regulations, a permanent staircase to an attic conversion is required for the creation of a habitable room. Loft stairs are a habitually tricky element to plan; space for them is often tight. There are a variety of off-the-shelf designs available, but in many cases, opting for a purposebuilt flight is the best option – albeit one that comes with a higher price tag. The bespoke configuration will respond to the floorplan and ensure the design suits your style.