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STYLE TIP Looking to replace your French doors? Crittall-style aluminium doors look wonderful in a whole host of properties - including period rooms where they complement the grandeur and scale of the space. Image from Ideal Glass CONSERVATORY CONVERSION Replacing a glass or polycarbonate conservatory roof with an insulated solid composite roof will match it up to the house and make it look like a natural extension with a sense of permanence. There’ll be no more problems with sun glare, leaks or a build-up of condensation, transforming your old conservatory into a more usable living space that is also more sound-proof. Composite roofs are also ideal for home office spaces, home studios, garden rooms, and orangeries. Image from Ultraframe 20 | www.solihullliving.co.uk
Image from Herringbone Kitchens EXTENDING LIVING SPACE If a move is off the cards but your house is bursting at the seams, first consider where you can make the most of unused space - it’s generally the most cost-effective way to gain those extra square feet. Loft conversions will require professional drawing plans and, in some cases, planning permission too. If you live in a flat, a semi-detached, or terraced property, then a party wall agreement will also be needed. And if you live in a conservation area as well, there are additional hoops to jump through. Lastly, loft conversions need to adhere to building regulations. As a rule of thumb, you need a minimum height of 2.1 metres over 50% of the room after the new floor has been put in. Image from Ideal Glass There are many different types of loft conversion available including: skylight, rear dormer, double dormer, mansard, double mansard and hip-to-gable. So, giving an estimate of costs is tricky as it also depends on where you live in the UK. But once you’ve decided to invest and upgrade your loft space, you can take comfort in knowing you’ve created that beautiful extra room you and your family have been looking for. And, of course, you’ll have added several thousand pounds to the value of your home. STYLE TIP Indecision costs! Before starting your conversion of any space, make sure your plans are fully spec’d out. Make the most of all storage space - that’s often at a premium in smaller homes. The addition of a bathroom is great in a loft conversion, but don’t add one at the expense of making the bedroom too small. Keep decor light and breezy and invest in roof insulation to help control temperature in the space, as well as sufficient wall coverings. If a loft conversion won’t satisfy your needs, then you might want to consider a reconfiguration or extension in your living space. Rules, known as ‘permitted development’ rights, allow you to extend a house without needing to apply for planning permission if specific limitations and conditions are met - check your local authority website to find out the specific details. Usually, even an extension of a few square metres can make a huge difference to how you can use and configure living space - creating more convivial, conversational zones which appeal to modern ways of living. www.solihullliving.co.uk | 21
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