- We love seeing exposed brick when it goes with your home decor and its a nifty way to give a nod to the bare bones of your home. Youll need to seal the wall but might even save some pennies on leaving the wall unplastered. Loft conversion open plan bedroom idea - Image credit: Design & Architecture by Rider Stirland / Photography by Adam Scott
- There are various ways to go about it. Some loft conversion ideas are fairly low maintenance, such as adding insulation and roof lights to an existing loft space; others involve creating a new structure, known as a mansard loft conversion.
- This loft conversion, with dormer extensions, beautifully unites the new additions with the existing house by repainting windows and utilising a similar rusty-coloured brick around the windows. Finished with large sliding patio doors which open out to the new patio area (both in the same grey hue) has maximised the available space effortlessly. This small bedroom loft conversion packs a design punch with a bath in the bedroom (Image credit: Chris Snook) Even small loft conversion ideas can be impactful by adding wow-factor design ideas such as adding a bath in bedroom idea, and one of the most popular current trends wall panelling ideas.
- Alternatively, a dormer loft conversion has vertical windows and doors, which allow full head room and greater possibilities when it comes to staircases. Mansard loft conversions look less boxy than a dormer, due to the 70-degree slope of the rear wall and raised party wall brickwork, but require planning permission.
- Utilising the raw faade of bare brick walls has become a mainstream design ploy over the past few years, and is a great alternative to wallpapering or painting rooms. This warehouse-style interior creates a rugged, industrial look that can be utilised to great effect in the kitchen, garage and also in newly-converted lofts. If youre in the process of completing a loft conversion, using exposed brick wall should be considered when the building work is finished.
