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What else is included in the cost? As a general rule, the starting cost includes the staircase from the existing first floor to the new second floor, heating and electrics. “Excluded is painting and decorating, so you probably want to allow around £2,000 for that,” advises Ryder. “You have then got to buy sanitaryware for the en suite, so allow around £1,500 for that, and for tiles about £500. Then you have to factor in carpet for the bedroom, perhaps £1,000. That brings the total cost to around £47,000.”
Combine a shelf with storage In a really compact loft room, how about this for a neat idea? Creating a false wall and storage behind the bed is a smart trick in itself, but the hinged access lids are a clever alternative to traditional, front-opening eaves cupboards, as there’s no need to pull out the bed to get to what’s inside. The top section also doubles as a handy bedside shelf. Win win. Check out these nifty ideas for compact spaces from Houzz Tours
Slot in a desk Make use of any spare angles in a stairwell, on a landing or in the room itself by slotting in a workspace. If you’re at the planning stage, think about any nooks and crannies your design has thrown up and whether they could be used in this way. Don’t forget to add in some power points so you can be charged and ready to go.
6. Some areas haven’t been used Many bedrooms have lots of seemingly useless nooks and crannies, especially if they’re located in the loft. The challenge for this type of bedroom is to recognise the opportunities for storage in awkward spaces below a sloping ceiling or beside a structural post. How can you solve it? Take a closer look at an area of the room that at first glance seems unusable. Chances are you can fit some neat storage in. You could build in low-eaves storage, or have a fitted wardrobe slotted in with the doors cut on the diagonal to maximise space. Make the most of a stud wall by creating some recessed shelving, as they’ve done here in this clever design where the cubbyhole shelf is fulfilling the function of a bedside table.
In this master suite, a dividing wall between the sleeping and bathing zones takes the place normally occupied by the headboard. Niche shelving above adds the display space that makes the partition a feature, and pendant lights frame the bed and provide a smart solution for the lack of bedside tables. Bear in mind that you’ll still need space to sit up in bed if you’re copying this idea, so the first of the nooks needs to be positioned high enough to still allow you to lean back in comfort. Keen accessorisers should take a lesson from this room, too – space between the decorative objects avoids visual overload.
Broken plan bed/bathroom
White furniture blends into walls
Lit stairwell
Shallow storage
Clever use of space
Floating basin
Wall storage and recessed shelf with lighting
Tiny bathroom with great storage
Close up view of stairwell
Another view of open stairwell
Open stairwell
Interesting storage at end of loft
Good use of tiny shower area
Minimal impact stairway. Disguised charcoal wall heater on dark wall with light recessed spaces with lighting.
Great hidden storage
Roof terrace seating
Roof terrace
Loft doors that open up to balcony
Streamlined sofa bed
Window style shower
Built in wardrobe as a room divider. Open bathroom.
Storage with ladder. Contrasting colours
Low run of drawers ending in dressing table
Shower extends across entire wall
On hinges, strong enough to walk on, can be moved forward on tracks
Storage
Storage
Lovely colours and lighting
Full shower enclosure and long lit shelf
Shower enclosure
Half glass wall
Crittal style shower enclosure
Glass at top of stairs
Heated towel rail
Recessed and lit cupboard/shelving
Shower enclosure with door
Sliding shower door
Walk in shower
Recessed lighting
Partial glass wall to bathroom
Clever use of nooks and crannies
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