Conversions
Conversions advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Conversions
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Do I need planning permission for a garage conversion?
This is when you do and don’t need it, according to the pros
By Sarah Handley
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Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion?
Experts say the answer actually depends on these different factors
By Natasha Brinsmead
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How much does a loft conversion cost? Our expert guide explains everything
All you need to know about transforming your attic space
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Everything you should know before you start a loft conversion, according to experts
Learn how to plan a loft conversion and transform unused roof space into a practical room while also increasing your home's value
By Holly Reaney
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Barn conversion ideas and designs for rustic buildings
Barn conversions, including rustic cottages and large country barns full of style ideas and design tips
By Tamara Kelly
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Garage conversion ideas - swap a junk area for extra living space
Discover how to turn a wasted space into a haven for the whole family to use
By Jacky Parker
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Basement ideas – 15 cellar conversions to inspire your renovation
If you're planning a basement conversion but don't quite know what you want to do with it, our basement ideas are the perfect inspiration.
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Basement conversions – expert tips and advice for converting a cellar
Basement conversions are a fantastic way to add heaps of space to your property and increase its value. We take a closer look at what’s involved.
By Jenny McFarlane
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Phil Spencer reveals the ‘key’ thing you must get right when converting a loft to add value to your home
Get it wrong and you could be forking out for a very expensive mistake
By Rebecca Knight
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Church conversions worthy of praise
Do you a-spire to living in a religious conversion? Feast your eyes on these divine sanctuaries
By Katie Garrett
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7 reasons to love living in a warehouse conversion
Livingetc picks out the features that make it pretty damn cool to live in a warehouse conversion
By Sarah Baldwin
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Creative conversions: Can you guess which buildings these homes used to be?
Incredible transformations – prepare to be amazed!
By Ginevra Benedetti