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Hi all
Has anyone done a loft conversion with rooms at 2m finished ceiling height? We've found out enough to know that 2m is the minimum. Our Victorian terraced has a pretty low roof ridge. It's looking like we'll end up with 2m ceiling height unless we raise the ridge and/or get the floor lowered, which is a lot more expensive. Just wondering if 2m is enough and we shouldn't worry about it?
Thanks!
Ruth
Hi Ruth
We had similar issues when we did our loft conversion. We ended up not lowering the floor or raising the ridge and it's worked out okay. It does feel a bit more enclosed than space with higher ceilings of course but none of us are taller than 5"10 so it matters less to us. Bearing in mine that doorways are just under 2m, it'll be fine for all but the very tall. Think through things like lighting and showers though. You won't have room to have anything other than recessed ceiling downlights or wall lights and, for showers, you'll need to choose something that works in the space. We chose a rain shower type shower head that curls downward and is deeper than many other options if that makes sense. Works okay for us but would definitely not be ideal for anyone taller than 5"10.
Alex
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