Turn
the pages of any fancy interiors magazine and you’ll see page after page of
exposed brick, steel girders and industrial style fixtures and fittings.
And
what better place to exercise this look than in a brand new loft conversion?
The industrial feel works particularly well in an attic space, as it adds a
little bit of urban chic and ‘Manhattan’ style living to a space, especially if
the conversion is being made into a self-contained annex.
Not
sure where to start? Here are our favourite industrial loft
conversion ideas:
Exposed Brick and Stone
Exposed
brick has been in fashion for some time, and can either add an industrial edge
or a traditional cottage feel to a home.
You
might think that exposed brick or stone will be an easy look to achieve when
you’re converting your loft: just leave the bricks of a wall exposed, right? But
actually you’d be wrong. Any new loft conversion needs to be insulated to a
high standard, and this means that it is unlikely that an exposed brick wall
which backs directly onto the elements will be approved by building control.
However,
it’s easy to get around this problem either with good quality brick effect
wallpaper, or, if you want something a little more effective, brick or stone
slips can be applied. These are effectively tiles made from a small portion of
brick or stone, and will give an authentic exposed brick look.
Rustic Wood Flooring
OK, in an ideal world you’d want concrete flooring to
finish off an industrial style room, but obviously the weight of concrete just
wouldn't work in a loft conversion.
We
would therefore suggest distressed wooden or wooden-effect flooring as an
alternative. If you do have your heart set on concrete, there are several
convincing linoleum options which might work for you.
Beams and Pillars
You
may have steel beams and ceiling joists in place to make your home structurally
sound, but just like concrete floors they can have weight impacts.
If
you are adding beams just to give your room the industrial edge, why not use
wooden beams and wall mounted pillars? Just be sure not to restrict the space in
your room; there is no point in adding a design element which will be
unworkable in real life.
Whatever
ideas you have to make your space more industrial-feeling, talk to Bespoke
Lofts. We’ll be able to help you to recreate your ideas into your dream space,
and will help you to work round any potential problems. Call today for a free
quote.