By far the most popular loft conversion project in the UK is a new bedroom. For those property owners with a growing family the currently unused roof space is the perfect location to add an extra bedroom or two.

The most common loft designs see parents and homeowners creating a large new master bedroom. By using large centrally placed windows a loft conversion bedroom can produce an incredible amount of natural light whilst, at night, the windows will give a splendid panorama of the night sky. And, with the space available it is very easy to include an en-suite bathroom in your loft conversion.

But kids will also love being in the highest room in the house (and far away from the eyes of their parents) and many loft spaces would be big enough to incorporate two decent sized children's bedrooms.

The second most popular option for loft designs is to create extra living space by building a luxurious main family room. This room can be very large and decorated with classy furniture but careful consideration does need to be given to the overall design as it is important to make the best use of the available space.

The slope of the roof can make it tricky to obtain the layout you want but with careful planning and looking around for furniture that fits comfortably into the available space a very stylish living area can be created for all the family to enjoy.

In recent years another very popular choice amongst work at home property owners when converting the loft has been to use the space for an office. The loft can be the ideal space for an office and, with so many of us now choosing to work from home, the loft can be the ideal location for that new office you always wanted.

If considering this option it is important to carefully plan the installation of the electrical circuits as many additional sockets will be needed for computers and fax machines etc. Another factor to consider is storage and the location of the workstations. Utilising the space under the eaves can lead to some creative storage solutions whilst it is important to consider where the extra sockets will be located when siting the workstations.

But, no matter which loft designs you finally choose you won't be able to please everyone within the family as they will all want the loft to themselves. But, the three loft designs chosen by householders in the UK are; a luxurious en-suite bedroom, a classy and stylish living area and a state of the art well equipped home office.