TURN YOUR LOFT INTO THE IDEAL HOME OFFICE

An extra room at the top will help you make the most of your property’s potential

With many more people set to join the 1.7 million army of home workers*, it’s no wonder that a work from home space is fast becoming the most popular purpose for a loft conversion.

Because while it might have been fine to spend more than 35 hours a week at the dining room table on a temporary basis, a wellappointed office has to be a longterm solution.

So take advantage of all that unloved space in your attic and create an additional room for an enhanced work-life balance now – and an investment for the future.

It’s vital to separate your home and work environments, and that’s why a loft conversion is ideal. And you don’t need a huge attic – you’ll be surprised at how a small space can be transformed.

The simple act of walking upstairs to another floor of the house will help you psychologically prepare for ‘work’. Where possible, we would advise adding a bathroom, too – handy while you are busy on the top floor, and it will also add value to the property.

A home office needs consideration in terms of layout – where will your desk and computer be in relation to the windows? We recommend using Velux pleated blinds which let in a softly diffused light. Think about what kit you will need as it’s important to plan in electrical, internet or phone points. List everything you use to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Finally, an en suite loft conversion is a really flexible space. You can swap it from an office to a guest room or bedroom if your circumstances change.

Econoloft offers a one-stop conversion service, with experts

A dormer loft conversion starts from around £35,000 advising on everything from initial design and planning to final plaster, to make the transition from office life to work from home life a smooth one.

For more details, call Freephone 0800 269 765, go to econoloft.co.uk or contact sales@econoloft.co.uk