Your complete loft conversion guide

A loft conversion is one of the smartest and most transformative ways to expand your living space – but where should you start?

Not only can it flood your home with natural daylight and create valuable new living areas, but it can also increase your property’s value.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, expert guidance on daylight optimisation, or support in finding the right professional to install your new roof windows, we’re here to help.

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Get the right amount of daylight in your space

If you’re going to invest time, money and effort in converting your living space, you need to consider every aspect up front and get it spot on first time. By following the daylight rule, you can create a brighter and more energy-efficient loft conversion. For optimal comfort, the glazed areas should represent at least 20% of the room’s overall floor space.

Don’t lose out on daylight - follow the daylight rule

Illustration of VELUX roof window in sloped ceiling, 20% glazed area.

10 tips to help you get the most out of your loft conversion project

A loft conversion can change how you live – flooding your home with light and giving it a whole new purpose. Our 10 tips will show you how to create a bright, airy retreat at the top of your home. Here’s a preview of what’s inside:

  • Find your inspiration
  • Plan how daylight flows and design your space around it
  • Realise your loft’s full daylight potential
  • Maximise your ventilation
Attic bedroom with sloped ceiling and VELUX roof windows, bright and airy.
Attic bedroom with sloped ceiling and VELUX roof windows, bright and airy.
Discover how others brought their loft conversion ideas to life
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Transforming an upper floor to a stunning loft conversion

Antony and Katherine bought their Northamptonshire Edwardian house, fully prepared to renovate the kitchen and loft space. Husband and wife Antony and Katherine live with their two daughters, Mila and Bella, and their beloved dog, Bailey.

Attic workspace with sloped ceiling and open VELUX roof windows.

A hushed rooftop room in London

In London this is quite rare, and so for me to be able to close the roof windows and shut out the outside world is equally as important as the light.

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How to realise the potential of your attic space with roof windows

The natural daylight that now floods this once old and dark attic, has transformed it into a welcoming and bright open space.

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Attic with possibilities – light and space for a growing family

René and Kristina had outgrown their apartment in central Copenhagen when they began looking for a home with a garden for their family of four. They found a house in Brønshøj, a suburb of Copenhagen, that had potential from bottom to top.

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Loft conversion ideas – how to transform your attic space with daylight
The best loft conversion ideas start with roof windows. Okay, maybe we’re biased, but if you think roof windows are merely functional add-ons to your loft conversion, you're missing out! Roof windows can do a lot for your home. Architects and interior designers have long been using natural light to renovate houses, and you can do it too. If you're doing a loft conversion, don't deprive yourself of the magic of daylight. Here's what you need to know.
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Ideas for your loft space – how to create "wow" factor 
Have you ever seen a fantastic loft on Instagram and wondered, ‘how can I get that?’ Then this article is for you. Learn how to create your own impressive loft by brightening the room with daylight. Make your loft a beautiful and unique place to be used in new and exciting ways with these ideas.
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Loft conversion process – A step-by-step guide
You've decided to convert your loft. So, where should you start? Converting an empty attic takes time, but it's definitely worth it. It adds value to your property and increases your living space. It's a brilliant way to create an extension without building something entirely new.
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Loft conversion: the complete guide
Transform your attic with a loft conversion to add valuable living space and increase your home’s worth. Discover key insights on costs, design, planning rules, and regulations for a smooth, cost-effective project.
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