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 ...

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 ...

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 home improvements, health and pet care. You will also need to follow building regulations ...

Even if your roof trusses feel like a barrier to converting your loft, with the right structural changes you can still extend ...

Living cheek by jowl with the nearest and dearest for weeks on end will leave most of us wishing for one thing: more space. This might be the time to plan your loft extension. You could go for a ...

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 ...

Converting a loft is a popular way to add an extra room, but once a loft becomes a habitable space there are a few technical consequences to be aware of. One of the most important – and sometimes ...

The ceiling falling down wasn't the most worrying moment during our loft conversion. Though given the dust, rubble and gaping hole between the first and soon-to-be-built-second floor, it should have ...