It is the general consensus that with a loft conversion there is only one type of design, in reality though there are many types of designs for loft conversions. Architecture Oxford companies specialise in designing unique loft conversions for their clients; here are a few of the designs available.

The most simple and perhaps most common type of loft conversion is known as the roof light conversion. Basically this is where windows are installed into the roof to allow natural light so it becomes a living space and not just an attic. There are different kinds of windows you can have installed; talk to your Oxford architecture company about the different designs and if planning permission will need to be granted.

There is also the dormer conversion; this is becoming more and more popular with terraced houses. This design focuses on increasing the height of your loft so that your converted room benefits from good ceiling height; to do this the roof line will have to be extended. Your Oxford architect should research and see if planning permission will need to be granted for a dormer conversion; you do not want to start without receiving permission first.

There is a loft conversion which involves changing the side of a roof from a hipped shape to a gable end which gives more room in the loft; this is known as a "Hip to Gable" conversion. Your Oxford architects should draw up designs of how they think the new room should be used.

There are a variety of loft conversions available nowadays; however it's important you choose a design that compliments the infrastructure of your home; consult with your Architecture Oxford Company before deciding a design. Your architects Oxford will know which loft conversion designs will work for your home and which designs will not.

After you have looked at the different loft conversion designs with your architects and chosen the most suitable one for your house you then need to decide what kind of room you're going to have in your loft conversion. Will it be an extra living space, bedroom or bathroom; you need to consider which type of room will give the most value to your property. You should discuss this factor with both your Oxford architecture team and local estate agents in the Oxfordshire area. Loft conversions tend to add £30K value to a home but they can add as much as up to £150K in area with expensive terraced housing.