Loft conversions are becoming an increasingly popular way to add extra space to a house. A loft room provides you with an often quite large, flexible space that you can turn into whatever you choose. Here are some ideas for modern loft room designs to inspire you.

Bedroom In your loft

When converting a loft, one of the most common things it is used for is to add an extra bedroom to a house. This is a great choice for your loft space as not only does it provide you with an additional bedroom, it also tends to be a larger space that gives you lots of scope to play around with. There are a few things to consider if you think a new bedroom might be a good fit for you, though.

Given the natural shape of most loft rooms, with ceilings that slope downwards, it is usually necessary to place the bed in the middle of the room beneath the apex of the ceiling. This can leave the room feeling dominated by a large bed right at its centre, especially with the space at the sides of the room restricted by the sloping ceiling. It is therefore key to making the room feel as large as possible.

Natural light is the best way to enhance a space and make it feel larger. Loft spaces do not have windows like the rest of the rooms in a house but they can be added. Velux windows are a fantastic and elegant way of allowing loads of natural light to flood into your loft room. The cost of installing a Velux window will vary depending on the size, materials, and opening mechanism, but they provide an affordable, stylish solution to lightening up your space and making it feel larger.

Natural light coupled with a light colour scheme will really help to make your room feel more spacious. Consider lighter shades for the walls and floor, and perhaps a lighter, brighter palette for the rest of the room too. Keeping a consistently lighter colour scheme across the whole room will add to the feeling of space.

Think about how you can use furniture and accessories to expand the feel of your space too. Perhaps opt for shorter pieces of furniture that can be tucked away beneath the sloping ceiling, so as not to intrude on the main space of the room. Mirrors are a great way of creating a spacious, airy feel, so consider whether this would work in the room you are designing.

Living Room In your loft

Another popular choice is to turn a loft conversion into an extra living space to relax in. With a room like this, you will be looking to create a different atmosphere than a bedroom. Instead of spacious and airy, something cosier and snug might be a good idea. Since loft spaces tend to be larger, it can feel difficult to create something more intimate.

A good way to add some warmth to your space is to use darker colours on the walls and perhaps block patterns. This will give the room a more homely feel and create a great place to relax. Consider hanging art or fabric tapestries on the walls to prevent them from feeling cold and empty.

Tucking some comfy furniture beneath the sloping ceiling can create a snug den without sacrificing space in the centre of the room. You will naturally feel much cosier by keeping your seating close to the sloping walls, rather than exposed in the more open centre of the room where the ceilings are much higher. Think about cushions and throws to add warmth, as well as some strategically placed lamps to keep a more subdued, relaxing lighting in the evenings.

You may also want to use something more luxurious on the floor. A thick carpet can go a long way to making a space feel comfortable and warm, plus it feels nice under bare feet at the end of the day! If you would prefer to have wooden flooring in your loft room, consider the addition of a rug to keep the floor from feeling too bare.

Office In your loft

Turning your loft room into a workspace can be a great way of creating an effective office in a time when more people are working from home. Given loft rooms tend to be larger, by minimising furniture, you are able to create a very open feeling workspace that will help keep your mind decluttered and stress-free.

Consider adding some greenery to your space to help aid with creativity. Houseplants will not only create a stylish, creative workspace, they will also add oxygen to the room and keep everything feeling fresh and alive. With the sloping shape of the room, perhaps plants can be hung to give a natural vibe to the space.

Use the wall space that you have efficiently. The back wall of loft rooms tends to be quite large giving you the ideal place to create a brainstorming area. Think about putting up a whiteboard or some notice boards in order to arrange work materials and help your ideas flow. The sloping walls can also be used to display information or relaxing artwork to help keep your mind clear and focused.

Given the space you have to play with, perhaps one part of the room can be sectioned off into a more relaxing area. This will provide you with somewhere to sit quietly for a few minutes to decompress and gather your thoughts in the middle of a hectic workday. Some comfy seating can not only provide a place for you to relax but could even double as a meeting space should the need arise.

Whatever you decide to do with your loft room, hopefully, this has given you a few ideas. Remember, this is your space so design it in a way that works for your life and reflects your personality. As long as it feels like you and you have fun with it, you can’t go far wrong!