How To Maximise Your Loft Storage Space

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For many homes, storage space is essential and most of us can agree that you can never have enough space. A great way to gain this extra space in your house is by having a loft conversion, but with slanted low angled walls, eaves and alcoves, you can easily end up wasting large amounts of potential storage space due to the awkward layout. So we’ve come up with some easy home improvement tips to consider when planning the layout of your loft room so you can take full advantage of every nook and cranny.

Consider the Stairs

Staircases can take up a large amount of space in a loft, so making sure as little space is used as possible will help you have more space in the long run.  In order to do this, try and make sure that your new stairs are built over your existing ones. And if you’re really short on space, spiral staircases are the most space saving stairs to choose.

Fitted Furniture

Fitted furniture may be more expensive than than free standing furniture, but it’s ideal for lofts. This made to measure furniture option is built specifically to fit perfectly into your room so that every single centimetre of space is used and nothing is gone to waste.

Under bed storage

If you’re using your loft space as a bedroom then under bed storage is a must have. Having room under your bed to store boxes, or a bed that already comes with drawers fitted underneath, will give you plenty of extra storage space and without even taking up any extra space in your room!

Create storage options

Try and make full use of the room that would otherwise be wasted, such as the extra space under the eaves. Why not use this space to fit shelves and cupboards? Bespoke shelving can look great and take full advantage of all the space you have to use.

Overhead storage options

This doesn’t necessarily have to even be for a loft room but if you have the height, then you could consider putting in another level of hardwood flooring in order to create a modern, chic, loft feel to the room, as seen in the picture below.

So why not try some of our space saving tips to help maximise the room in your loft and optimise your storage options. If you’re not quite at this stage but are considering a loft conversion as your next home improvement project, remember to always consult reliable builders or a construction company. They are able to help you with the entire process from figuring out whether or not you’ll need planning permission right through to planning the layout and the building works. So you can sit back, relax and enjoy a nice roomy loft conversion, no matter how you decide to utilise the room.