Keeping Your Loft Conversion Cool This Summer

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Summer is a-comin’ in and there can be days, or even weeks if we’re lucky, when instead of being preoccupied about keeping the heat in our homes, we want to keep it out! Read on for some advice on keeping your loft conversion cool this Bristol summer. Prevention As with everything, prevention is better than […]

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3D Renders for Great Loft Conversion Teamwork

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  3D mock-ups of proposed changes to living spaces, like loft conversions, have revolutionised the way homeowners like you plan and visualise renovations. Enhanced Visualisation of Your Loft Conversion One of the primary advantages of having a 3D render (3D mock-up) done during the planning stage of your loft conversion is that traditional 2D sketches […]

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Amazing Attic Finds

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Have you ever imagined that your family might have hidden treasure? It’s a dream I’m sure has crossed most of our minds at least once in our lives. “What if…?” Every once in a while there is a really huge find and it’s often in a loft or attic! I wonder if any of the […]

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Loft Conversion – the Environmentally Friendly Choice

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In his 2013 book Loft Conversions, 2nd Edition, researcher and loft conversion writer John Coutts stated that, “Since 1990, roof space conversions have increased UK housing capacity by more than 200 million square feet – a living area equivalent to a medium-sized city – without the loss of a single square foot of greenfield land.” […]

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Uncovering Bristol – Independent and Arty at Room 212

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Bristol is a fabulously arty city.  We all love our Banksy fame, but there’s a lot more to our artistic credentials than one possibly anonymous artist! We have art spaces and galleries tucked away all over our vibrant city. If you’ve spent any reasonable time in Bristol you’ll probably have taken a stroll along the […]

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Working in the loft – an artist’s view

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Ella Rice studied textile design at Central St. Martins and tapestry weaving at West Dean College before setting up home in Bristol. Fed up with having to tidy up her work-in-progress from the family’s busy kitchen hub, she decided to convert the loft in her home into a studio. “The loft studio has changed my […]

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Winter Warmers for Christmas and chilly days

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To help you stay toastie this winter time, and embrace all things seasonal, we’ve scoured the web for the Best of British warming winter drinks (with some European influence and ingredients from around the globe of course). First up – mulled wine.  There’s nothing like a chilly walk and home to a glass or three […]

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Six Great Cocktails for your Summer Loft Party

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Lofts are a great place to hang out – just check the internet for ‘attic bar’, ‘loft bar’ ‘loft restaurant’ and you’ll soon realise that up in the rafters is where the ‘in’ set are! To these ends we’ve put together a short list of some delicious summery cocktails for your loft warming – or […]

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