Tag: Conversion
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An expert guide to garage conversion building regulations
If you need a playroom, an extra bedroom, or even a self-contained annexe, converting a garage is a great way to extend your home. It’s often cheaper and quicker than building a full extension, but that doesn’t mean it’s a shortcut. If you want your new space to be safe, comfortable to live in, and…
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Insulating a garage conversion for a cosy new space
Looking into insulating a garage conversion needs to be top of your to-do list if you are considering turning this often wasted room into habitable living space. If you are looking for ways to add space and value to your home without building a full-blown extension, a garage conversion could be the perfect way to…
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4 garage conversion mistakes that can easily be avoided if you plan ahead
Avoiding garage conversion mistakes is essential if you want to avoid wasting time and money on a project that doesn’t fulfil its potential. But, when planning a garage conversion, it can be easy to assume there isn’t that much to think about. After all, a garage is a solid structure, usually with walls, roof, power…
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A Clever Closet Conversion in Long Island
Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Long Island, a charming 1990s home has become the canvas for a creative couple’s vision. Michelle and Nate, escaping the urban bustle of Brooklyn, found their tranquil retreat in Riverhead. Their first act of domestic artistry involved a clever spatial alchemy: an overlooked hallway closet, ripe with untapped potential,…
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Loft conversion heating: The options explained
When considering how to heat a new loft conversion, there are a number of important considerations to take into account before you make your choice. As well as picking a solution that suits the size, space and purpose of your loft conversion, you also need to take into account factors such as ventilation and insulation…
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6 loft conversion window ideas to add natural light
A loft conversion can turn a cobwebbed-filled storage area stacked with old Christmas decs, bulky suitcases and forgotten schoolbooks into a penthouse-style master suite or spacious home office. Choosing the right windows to bring natural light into this previously gloomy gap between the top floor and the roof, can be crucial to how successfully it…
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How to create the perfect loft conversion office
There can be few households that won’t benefit from a quiet and organised work space, which accounts for the popularity of the loft conversion office. Loft conversions come in all shapes and sizes, from those that utilise existing roof space, to structures that raise the roofline – but whatever style you are working with, do…
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How to transform your home with a loft conversion balcony
If you are considering transforming the space in your roof into a habitable area, it makes sense to take things a little further and explore the idea of a balcony loft conversion – they come with so many benefits. “Transforming your loft space to include a balcony can significantly enhance your living area by introducing…
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Graham rescues ISG Ikea conversion project
Graham has been appointed to revamp a former Ikea into a £150m cultural hub in Coventry that was in ISG’s live portfolio when it collapsed last September. The City Centre Cultural Gateway is designed to become “a landmark destination” in the city. ISG began working on the scheme in July 2024, but it entered administration…
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Chapel with planning permission for residential conversion hits the market
A former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in Stoford is on the market for £170,000, offering a conversion opportunity to turn this historic building into a one-bedroom home. With full planning permission already secured, this property provides an opportunity for a self-build project while retaining its original architectural features. Unoccupied since 1984, the chapel has been used…