If you’re considering a loft conversion, you might be wondering if your loft conversion will need a party wall agreement. Whether you’re new to building development or have gone through the process before, it’s worth taking the time to familiarise yourself with this piece of legal information in order to avoid disappointment further down the...

Converting your loft, despite being considerably time-consuming, is also incredibly exciting. It will refresh your home in a way which will exceed all expectations, and although it can be difficult to put all elation and subsequent anticipation aside, it must be done in order to update your home insurance accordingly. Failure to do so could...

Indoor plants are one of the easiest ways to brighten up a room and becoming an increasingly popular form of decoration. Indoor plants come with a range of health benefits, giving them extra appeal and reason to place a few around your home. The best indoor plants are very low maintenance and need minimal light and water to...

Recently had a loft conversion and unsure of how to design it? A well-designed and skillfully thought out loft conversion can create the most stylish bedroom conversion and increase the value of your home. In this article, we will take a look at examples of what you could do to maximise the space in your loft conversion. Storage space...

So you’ve decided you want to get an extension on your home? Moving house is becoming an increasingly expensive event, causing many homeowners choosing to extend their home instead of moving to a bigger home. The first thing you need to decide is what type of extension you want. It’s worth taking a thorough look...

If you are planning on selling your home, or want to invest value into your home for the future, there are many ways you can improve your home to reach its full potential in the housing market. Whilst decor styles differ from person to person, a neutral, minimalistic approach to the decor within your home...

When it comes to decorating a loft conversion, one thing needs to be kept in mind: space. Although lofts come in all shapes and sizes, the majority will have space in limited supply. Decorating a loft in a way that utilises the amount of available space will provide the best results. Here at Kingsmead Conversions we’re going to...

  One major concern many people ponder before pursuing a loft conversion is “will there be enough space to create the room I want?” This worry is often doubled for those who wish to turn their loft into not one but two new rooms! It’s common for people to want an en-suite alongside a new bedroom in the loft. This...

Fire safety may not be the first thing you consider when planning a loft conversion, but since 2007 strict regulations have been enforced to ensure all loft conversions are built and maintained to the highest standards of safety. Much of these regulations concern the construction of the loft conversion, and as such won’t be as much...

When planning a loft conversion, the first ideas to pop into your head may be the colour scheme, or the carpeting, or whether that retro arcade machine that’s been sitting in the garage for the last forty years will fit snugly in the corner. These are all big decisions, yes; however, one of the first decisions...