Even before the COVID pandemic, more people were working from home than ever before, and with remote working looking like a permanent change for many people, the demand for home offices is on the rise. For homeowners with underused attic spaces, loft conversions are ideal for creating productive work spaces, but how do you create a space which works for you? And what if your needs change, either soon or further down the line? This is where Elite Building & Refurbishment can help. Our building contractors have many years of experience creating versatile dormer, hip-to-gable, and mansard conversions which meet current needs, but which are also adaptable to changing lifestyles and, on this page, we share our insights into creating a loft office tailored to your requirements.
Covering Welling, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Tonbridge and all the surrounding areas south of the Thames, we design and build attic conversions to suit all properties and personal needs, and all projects can benefit from the following considerations:
Thinking about exactly what you need from your workspace will ensure your dormer, mansard or hip-to-gable conversion works perfectly for you. For example, do you work at a desk and what kind of desk do you prefer? Do you need file storage or extra space for a printer or other electronics? Maybe you wish to create a studio for painting, writing music or other creative tasks? For loft conversions to work well as workspaces it is important to consider what needs to go in the space as well as factors such as lighting requirements.
Taking all these points into consideration, Elite Building & Refurbishment can create your ideal space in Maidstone, Sevenoaks or Tonbridge, with a layout that suits you and with features such as:
How long do you plan to work from home? Are you expecting to return to a workplace full-time or do you plan to work from home for the foreseeable future? Maybe you work remotely a few days a week so only need a part-time home office? Depending on your circumstances, you may wish to create a completely dedicated space which is only for work, or you may choose to create a multi-purpose room. Either way, our loft conversions are ideal for meeting all kinds of work/life requirements.
It is important that your Maidstone, Sevenoaks or Tonbridge hip-to-gable, mansard or dormer conversion is versatile enough to adapt to changes in your lifestyle or circumstances. This ensures you get the best value for money and that your loft will continue to enhance your home and lifestyle over the years. As such, think about how you may wish to use your loft space in the future, and make any necessary accommodations in loft conversion plans.
As an example, in the future you may wish to turn your loft office into an extra bedroom or bathroom. For the latter, it is best to make provisions for future plumbing during the construction of loft conversions, saving time and money down the line.
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