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Loft conversions and top-floor rooms have a reputation for being either brilliantly sunlit—or oddly cave-like. The difference usually isn’t the size of the space; it’s the way light is invited in, ...

If, like so many others, you are currently doing nothing with your loft space other than using it to store all that 'stuff' you don't really need to hang on to, then you really are missing a trick.

It can be difficult to know where to start when planning a loft conversion. From deciding whether to go for a dormer, mansard or rooflight conversion, to figuring out planning permission and hiring a ...

Most loft conversions can be carried out without planning permission under permitted development, but there are exceptions. You will also need to follow building regulations regardless of the type of ...

Home improvers will be able to build bigger loft conversions without planning permission from next year after a rethink by ministers. The Government has bowed to industry and householder concerns that ...

Thousands of DIY enthusiasts were busy over the bank holiday weekend, but homeowners should consider bigger projects if they want to add significant value to their homes, according to the Halifax.

Loft conversions used to be predictable and boring, but now interior designers are using them to add light, drama and value to our homes. In the black: this stunning refurbished former church with ...

As TV presenter George Clarke once pointed out, the loft is often the most architecturally interesting part of a house. With unusual angles, the best light and often great views, they can make truly ...