Character is key for many home-owners
nowadays, and personally we’re all for the trend of making a focal point of
chimney breasts.
Have you ever considered that you could
make a feature of any chimney breasts and other nooks and crannies within your London loft conversion? Any unusual features such as
alcoves and recesses shouldn't be viewed as a nuisance. In fact, when it comes
to chimneys, breast is definitely best!
Bespoke
Storage
Just because you've got a potentially
awkward space in your loft such as a chimney breast or alcoves, it doesn't mean
you can’t use them for storage if you so wish.
If you think about it, if your chimney
breast is straight up and down, you've got two ready-made spaces on each side
either for bespoke wardrobes or cupboards, or for a more modern option, stylish
open shelving to make a feature of the space.
Similarly, if your chimney breast is
such that it forms an archway within the room, why not use the space under the
arch for shelving, to really show off the character of your home?
Feature
Walls
Of course, the easiest way to make the
most of your chimney breast is simply to make a feature wall out of it. This is
a simple procedure, with most people opting for striking wallpaper or paint in
a contrasting colour to the rest of the room.
However, you can also make a feature out
of a chimney breast by placing your bed in front of it, installing clever wall
lighting on the breast itself or exposing the brickwork for that rustic,
country cottage feel.
A
Creative Work Space
Chimney breasts are a great place to set
up a workspace. This could be within a dedicated home office, a study space in
a teenage bedroom or a pretty dressing table within a master bedroom.
If your chimney breast is a standard
straight up and down, it’s easy to fit a shelf to it at table level to create a
workspace. Remember to include suitable wall lighting and shelving above the
desk to make it as practical as possible.
If your chimney breast is an arch or
triangular shape, why not fit the desk space within the alcove created by the
arch or triangle, for something a little bit funky and modern? This way, you’ll
be making the most of what could otherwise be an awkward space.
If you’re not sure how to best show off your
chimney breast within your loft conversion, speak to Bespoke Lofts. As loft
conversion specialists, we’re used to making the most of potentially tricky
spaces. Don’t let a chimney breast hold you back; incorporate it within your
design for a truly magnificent room!