The best loft conversion examples are real ones. Here are seven projects we’ve built across London, from a simple rooflight conversion in Ealing to a wraparound dormer in Fortis Green, with what each one shows about getting the most from your loft.
Every house is different, but most London lofts fall into a few patterns: a rear dormer on a terraced house, a hip-to-gable on a semi, or a rooflight conversion where there’s already enough height. Looking at loft conversion examples like these is the quickest way to picture what your own loft could become.
Our loft conversion examples at a glance
| Area | House | Type of conversion | What it created |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware | Semi-detached | Loft conversion with Juliet balcony | Master bedroom, en-suite and walk-in wardrobe |
| Putney | End of terrace | Rear dormer with Juliet balcony | Flexible extra room |
| Fortis Green | Semi-detached | Side and rear wraparound dormer | Open, light-filled space |
| Twickenham | Terraced | Loft conversion | Double bedroom with en-suite |
| Ealing | Victorian | Rooflight conversion with flat roof upgrade | Bright room with a 600 × 600 rooflight and sash windows |
| Buckhurst Hill | 1930s semi-detached | Hip-to-gable | Large bedroom with en-suite |
| Chiswick (Thames Village) | Detached maisonette | Loft conversion for letting | Rentable space with Sky, phone and Cat6 cabling |
The 7 projects
1. Edgware: a master suite with a Juliet balcony
In this semi-detached house, we turned the loft into a luxury master bedroom with an en-suite, a walk-in wardrobe and a Juliet balcony. What it shows: if you have the space, a loft can become a proper suite, not just a spare room, and that’s where the biggest increase in value comes from (see does a loft conversion add value?).
See the full Edgware project →
2. Putney: a rear dormer on an end of terrace
A rear dormer gave the owners of this end-of-terrace house a flexible extra room, with a Juliet balcony bringing in light and views. What it shows: the rear dormer is the workhorse of London loft conversions: it adds full-height space at the back without changing the look of the street.
3. Fortis Green: a wraparound dormer
On this semi-detached house we built a side and rear wraparound dormer, which creates an open, light-filled space with a clean, modern finish. What it shows: combining dormers on two sides can make a loft feel like a whole new floor rather than a room in the roof.
See the full Fortis Green project →
4. Twickenham: a double bedroom with en-suite in a terrace
In a terraced house, space is tight, so the design made the most of every corner to fit a double bedroom and an en-suite. What it shows: even a modest terraced loft can take a bedroom and bathroom with careful planning of the stairs and the eaves.
See the full Twickenham project →
5. Ealing: a rooflight conversion in a Victorian house
This Victorian house had enough height to convert without a dormer. We added a 600 × 600 rooflight, upgraded the flat roof and fitted sash windows to suit the period. What it shows: a rooflight (Velux) conversion is the simplest and most affordable option when the head height is there, and it keeps the character of an older house.
6. Buckhurst Hill: a hip-to-gable on a 1930s semi
The sloping side roof of this 1930s semi was extended into a full gable, creating a spacious bedroom with an en-suite and views. What it shows: a hip-to-gable conversion unlocks space that a hipped roof would otherwise waste, and often makes room for the new stairs too.
See the full Buckhurst Hill project →
7. Chiswick (Thames Village): a loft to let
In this detached maisonette, the loft was converted into a rentable space, with Sky TV, phone and Cat6 broadband cabling built in. What it shows: a loft can earn money as well as add space. Planning the wiring at the build stage costs little and makes the room ready for tenants, or for a home office.
What these loft conversion examples have in common
Across very different houses, the same few decisions made the biggest difference:
- Choose the right type for the house. Rear dormers suit terraces, hip-to-gables suit semis with a sloping side roof, and rooflight conversions suit lofts that already have the height. Our guide to the different types of loft conversion compares them.
- Plan a bathroom if you can. Four of the seven include an en-suite, and a bedroom with its own bathroom adds the most value.
- Bring in light. Juliet balconies, dormer windows and well-placed rooflights make a loft feel like a proper floor of the house.
- Use the eaves. Built-in storage under the sloping ceiling keeps the room clear without losing standing space.
- Think about how the room will be used. Wiring for TV, phones and data, as in Chiswick, is cheap during the build and hard to add later.
- Meet the rules from the start. Every one of these lofts needed fire doors, a proper staircase and Building Regulations sign-off; see our guide to loft conversion building regulations.
For more loft conversion examples, see our before and after gallery.
FAQs
What is the most popular type of loft conversion in London?
The rear dormer. It adds full-height space at the back of the house, usually without planning permission, and suits the terraced and semi-detached houses common across London.
Can a small loft fit a bedroom and an en-suite?
Often, yes. As our Twickenham example shows, a terraced loft can take a double bedroom and an en-suite if the stairs and the space under the eaves are planned carefully.
What’s the difference between a dormer and a hip-to-gable conversion?
A dormer adds a box-shaped extension to the slope of the roof, usually at the back. A hip-to-gable replaces a sloping side roof with a vertical gable wall, which suits semi-detached and end-of-terrace houses.
Can I rent out my loft conversion?
Yes, as long as it’s built to Building Regulations. You can earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free under the government’s Rent a Room scheme if it’s a furnished room in your own home.
Where can I see more loft conversion examples?
Our before and after gallery shows more of our finished lofts across London, and we’re happy to arrange a visit to a recent project.
Want your loft to be our next example?
We’ll visit, measure your loft and show you which of these approaches would work for your house, with a fixed price.
