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Why a Loft Conversion is the Answer to Your Holiday Stresses
We all know that annual holidays can be stressful, especially the big ones like the summer holidays and Christmas. But there are little, and big, ways you can prepare yourself for them and make them as stress-free as possible. One of these ways is through having a loft conversion, which is a great way to gain space for you, your family, and any guests.
A lack of space is an issue we all face when it gets to the holidays, with extra room being needed to store gifts and house relatives for days on end. It can be a logistical nightmare and I think it is fair to say that no one likes sharing a room with their distant relative that they have not seen in 12 months! A loft conversion provides your guests with a room, and possibly a bathroom, to themselves, giving both you and them a greater level of privacy.
Whilst costly in the short-term, a loft conversion can help to keep costs low at Christmas as your relatives and friends will not need to pay massively hiked-up hotel prices in your area. Your family will be able to stay for as long as they please, with no financial constraints, giving you the family-oriented Christmas AND New Year’s celebration that you may have never been able to have before!
Of course, another bonus with a loft conversion is all the new storage space you will have available. No more scrabbling around dusty cupboards as you can hide any presents safely away in the under-eave’s storage spaces. You can choose to have cupboards, built in wardrobes, or drawers, which you can sneakily hide away gifts ready to be wrapped the night before. Equally, you can use this storage to store any old items or children’s toys that you can’t quite bear to get rid of just yet.
A loft conversion does not need to always function as a practical space, you can use it as an entertaining space to entertain the kids. Simply Loft have created playrooms and cinema loft rooms, which you can leave the kids in whilst you work in an adjoining office room. You can choose to have several rooms in your loft conversion depending on the size of your property and your budget, so you can plan the perfect working from home day care space without the outrageous costs!
There are so many ways a loft conversion will benefit you and your family at Christmas time, and throughout the year. Plus, by adding up to 20% to the value of your home you can invest in giving yourself a nice financial surprise when you come to sell your home – which can go towards a great Christmas celebration!