{"id":2092,"date":"2019-01-07T10:41:20","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T10:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/?p=2092"},"modified":"2019-03-08T14:14:37","modified_gmt":"2019-03-08T14:14:37","slug":"new-conversion-avoid-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/blog\/new-conversion-avoid-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mistakes To Avoid With Your New Conversion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Mistakes-To-Avoid-With-Your-New-Conversion.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2093\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Mistakes-To-Avoid-With-Your-New-Conversion.png\" alt=\"loft conversion bedroom bed\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t matter whether you are planning a loft conversion or a garage conversion, it\u2019s important to get things right. We have listed some of the common mistakes that people make when converting their home, all of which are easy to avoid with a little bit of planning. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Common Home Conversion Mistakes <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Things First<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Depending on the type of home improvement project you are considering undertaking, you may find that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/blog\/do-you-need-planning-permission\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planning permission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is required before work commences, otherwise local council can issue an enforcement notice ordering the offending structure be removed and your property returned to its previous state. Using a professional construction company such as MPK Lofts will eliminate any stress on this front, as they will be able to help if you are unsure what permission is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning As You Go Along<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Though plans are subject to change slightly when you\u2019re converting an area of your home, it\u2019s best not to plan everything as you go along. This can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/blog\/keep-your-home-improvement-within-budget\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lead to you going over budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, delays and the space not being used to its full potential. Take the advice of an expert and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/blog\/planning-and-financing-for-your-loft-conversion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have a plan in place<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s the only way that your conversion will definitely meet your requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>Forgetting About Storage<\/i> &#8211; Without giving some <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/blog\/storage-hacks\">serious thought to storage<\/a> in your new conversion, you could find that you don\u2019t have enough. Though you will have <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/blog\/diy-or-call-in-professionals\">hired professionals to take care of your loft conversion<\/a> plans, you are the only one that knows how much storage you will really need. Consider what you\u2019ll be storing in the new room and make sure this is known. It\u2019ll help you to keep everything neat, tidy and organised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2096\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Dont-forget-to-think-about-storage.png\" alt=\"storage cupboard closet built in wardrobe\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing Form Over Function<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A lot of people make the mistake of choosing form over function, putting a great deal of importance on how a conversion will look rather than how it will function in the home. When you are using a room each and every day, you\u2019ll want it to function well. Before getting started, imagine yourself using it and ensure you make arrangements to have everything you need in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unnecessarily Wasting Space<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; When you are converting an area of your home, it\u2019s important to properly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/blog\/small-loft-conversion-uses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">utilise the space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; whether it is large or small, it should be laid out in the best way possible. For example, making a corridor too wide can take away from a bedroom or bathroom where that space is much more useful. Think about where you need space the most, even if it is only an additional centimetre or two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At MPK Lofts, we specialise in providing high quality<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/loft-conversion\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loft conversion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services in the Bristol and Bathregion, as well as garage conversions, extensions and roof repairs. When you choose our team of construction experts, you\u2019re choosing a team that knows what they\u2019re doing from start to finish. There\u2019s no need to worry about mistakes being made, as you are guaranteed a professional service at all times. To find out more,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/contact\/\">get in touch<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It doesn\u2019t matter whether you are planning a loft conversion or a garage conversion, it\u2019s important to get things right. We have listed some of the common mistakes that people make when converting their home, all of which are easy to avoid with a little bit of planning. Common Home Conversion Mistakes First Things First [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2093,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50,49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2092","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-garages","category-lofts"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2092"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2092"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2092\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2097,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2092\/revisions\/2097"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2092"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2092"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.mpklofts.co.uk\/wp54\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2092"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}