Home improvers will be able to build bigger loft conversions without planning permission from next year after a rethink by ministers. The Government has bowed to industry and householder concerns that ...

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 ...

Some of us love a building project, especially if the end goal is geared towards creating more room in your existing home. And when it comes to a loft conversion, not only can it provide a significant ...

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 ...

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 ...

When adding a loft conversion to your home, the need for an extra bedroom is one of the most popular reasons for extending upwards. But, whether it's to house a master suite, guest bedroom or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...