Loft Addition Design Guide

CONTENTS OF THIS GUIDE

What is a loft addition?

Does my home qualify?

High Volume (box ceiling)

Vaulted (sloping down ceiling)

Home evaluation by an expert

The Art of Blending

It shouldn’t look “added”

Match existing or upgrade

Ceiling Heights

I’m concerned the ceiling will be too low

Natural Light (windows)

Will the first floor appear too dark?

Windows

Window benches

Design Features (options)

Open vs. enclosed rooms

Open railing vs. Low wall

Coffer ceilings

Architectural soffits and lines

Recessed lighting

Ceiling fans

Storage areas and closets

Should I wall up the landing?

Room Types

What kind of rooms can be built? (ideas)

Other Required Items

Electrical circuit, outlets, switches

Air ducts (vents)

Permits & Approvals

Does this type of addition require a permit?

What about my Home Owner Association (HOA)?

Choosing a Specialist

TRULOFT is where the experts are.

WHAT IS A LOFT ADDITION?

A loft addition commonly refers to an addition that is built within the high ceiling of a two‐story home. Essentially it is a high ceiling room conversion. A loft will usually overlook another area below.

“Outside” vs. “Inside” addition A traditional outside room addition is the most common type of addition. These are rooms that are added to some part of the exterior of a home (front, back, side or above the existing house). They require plenty of space somewhere on the property and must meet minimum setback requirements, the distance from the house to the property line.

An “inside addition” is built within the existing structure of the house and does not change the foot print of the house on the property, but it will still qualify as more livable square footage.

More than just lofts!

Turning high ceilings into new rooms doesn’t mean you have to build a loft. You can make virtually any kind of room as long as building codes are met. The high ceiling below was converted into a bedroom. The windows were made larger to qualify the bedroom with egress (emergency exit) windows.

Permits & Approvals

Do I Need A Building Permit?

Yes, your new inside addition will require a building permit. The experts at TRULOFT.com can make sure your project gets approved by your city or county building department.

Homeowner Association (HOA) If you have an HOA you will more than likely need their approval for any window changes we will need to make. This service is also handled by the teams at TRULOFT.com.

Choosing a Specialist Outside Addition Contractor?

Don’t use an outside addition contractor for an inside job.

High ceiling conversions need to be specially design and fitted.

Choose the Inside Additions Experts

Let the experts at TRULOFT.com design and build your inside addition