How Hip-to-Gable Conversions Can Make Your Loft Conversion Dreams Come True
Hip-to-gable loft conversions are becoming increasingly popular in the housing industry, as they create the extra space you’re looking for and add value to your property. Many people don’t think an extension on a sloped roof is possible, however by building a vertical wall in place of a slope, you can add enough space for a workshop, office, or extra lounge space – potentially adding 20% extra value to your home.
Although not suitable for everyone’s home, generally loft conversions are possible with a loft over 2.3m in height and must have a permanent stairwell leading to the room instead of a ladder. Since 2008, it has become unnecessary to get planning permission to create a standard hip-to-gable loft extension, making it easier than ever to get the loft conversion of your dreams. The process of a hip-to-gable loft conversion is relatively simple, taking 6 to 8 weeks to complete on average. It’s a small price to pay for increased value on your property.
Ideas for your new conversion
Instead of opting to use your new space as extra storage, there are plenty of ways to utilise this new room. Here, we have a few tips and tricks you can use to help enlarge and boost this space to its maximum potential:
- Using a predominantly white colour scheme helps give the illusion of a bigger and lighter space. We recommend balancing this out with warm toned woods and a feature wall of a patterned wallpaper so you don’t create too much of a clinical look.
- Another trick to enhancing the space of a smaller room is using blinds or shutters instead of curtains to give less of a bulky and cluttered look around the windows – this may well be the only option as many loft windows are slanted.
- To maximise space, opt for clever storage solutions, such as bespoke shelves, eaves, and under bed drawers. By organising your items, you’ll be able to use this new loft area to its full potential and fit more furniture in it. You could even showcase the stairs by putting cupboards underneath them or installing spiral staircase to save space.
Many people are immediately put off by the idea of a hip-to-gable loft conversion, often citing not knowing if their roof is suitable as the reason. Surprisingly, many homes are suitable for this type of conversion, so if you’re unsure as to what exactly you can convert in your home, contact us here at AKB Loft Conversions and we will help you achieve the loft conversion of your dreams. We’ve been in the industry since 2006, building a solid reputation in the West Yorkshire area.