Overview

Location:

Romford, Essex

Type of Loft Conversion:

Rear dormer – 1 bedroom and en-suite

Duration of Build:

8 weeks

Background:

As their children grew older, our Romford homeowners needed to rethink how the bedrooms in their existing home were being used. The children had previously been sharing a bedroom, but the family now needed another permanent room with enough space and privacy for their teenage son.

Moving to a larger property would have meant taking on the additional expense and disruption of moving house, so the homeowners chose instead to make better use of the unused roof space already available above them.

A rear dormer loft conversion provided the additional usable floor area and headroom needed to create a spacious double bedroom together with a private en-suite.

The project was completed in 8 weeks, giving the family the extra bedroom they needed while allowing them to remain in their existing Romford home.

This project is one example of the work we have completed locally. See more completed projects on our Romford loft conversions page, including detailed homeowner examples and our map of verified local projects.

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"My son loves his new room; we hardly see him now! Seriously, Absolute Lofts were amazing, I’d really recommend them. They talked us through different loft design options and construction was really quick and smooth. The final room is amazing. The trouble is it’s the best spot in the house, we all want to move in!"

Steve & Carol Homeowner

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Result

The completed rear dormer created a spacious double bedroom and private en-suite for the family’s teenage son, giving him a room of his own while reducing pressure on the existing first-floor bedrooms.

Natural light was an important part of the finished bedroom. Large double Velux rooflights were installed within the pitched section of roof, while triple-pane leaded windows within the dormer brought additional daylight into the new room. The patterned glazing also provided a decorative feature while helping maintain privacy.

Making practical use of the lower areas beneath the roof was another important part of the design. Bespoke built-in wardrobes were fitted beneath the eaves to provide useful storage for clothes, games and books, while low-level cupboards made use of space that could otherwise have been difficult to access.

The wall beneath the sloping roof also created a natural position for the television and additional storage furniture. By using these lower sections carefully, the central area of the bedroom could remain open and uncluttered while still providing the storage a teenager needs.

Good loft design is not simply about creating the largest possible floor area. The position of windows, wardrobes, storage and furniture all affect how successfully the finished room works in everyday use. Homeowners looking at different layouts can see further examples in our loft conversion ideas.

A Private En-Suite

The adjoining en-suite gave the new bedroom its own bathroom facilities rather than adding further demand to the existing family bathroom.

The en-suite includes a walk-in shower, toilet and basin. Large-format stone tiles were used across the floor and walls, helping to reflect light around the room and create a clean, spacious finish. A heated towel rail provides additional warmth and makes the bathroom more comfortable for everyday use.

The completed conversion solved the problem that originally led the family to consider their loft. Their teenage son gained a permanent double bedroom, built-in storage and his own en-suite, while the existing bedrooms elsewhere in the house could be used more effectively as the children grew older.

Rather than taking on the expense and upheaval of moving to a larger property, the family were able to adapt the home they already had. You can see more examples of how other local families have used their roof space on our loft conversions in Romford page.

If you are considering a similar project, our loft conversion cost guide explains the main factors that affect the price of a conversion.

Your own roof structure, staircase position and existing floor plan will determine what can realistically be created. Call Absolute Lofts on 0800 24 30 48 or complete our request-a-quote form to arrange a free survey and quotation.

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