Once your loft conversion is complete, you will likely have sloping ceilings – these are your “eaves”. Often, the space under the eaves is under-utilised, especially with low eaves. However, with some creative eaves storage ideas, you can make the most of this area and explore the full potential of your loft conversion. Here are 12 of our favourite ways to use the space under eaves to maximise your loft conversion.
Quick Info for Busy Readers
- A low sloping ceiling doesn’t mean the space below it is unusable.
- Bespoke eaves storage is a desirable addition for almost all loft conversions.
- From wardrobes to shoe racks, there are plenty of good ideas to maximise attic eaves storage.
- Cupboard door design and lighting are both key aspects to consider when designing under eaves storage.
1. Under Eaves Wardrobes
If you converted your loft into a bedroom, then wardrobe storage is a must. A creative under eaves wardrobe will minimise the disruption of the sloped ceiling through offset hanging rails, providing perfect hanging depth for shorter shirts on one side and full dresses on the other.
2. Under Eaves Pull-Out Wardrobe
A pull-out wardrobe allows you to pack clothes tighter into the storage while still having access to a full rail of outfits when extended. Superior styles include smooth movement for an effortless glide. The pull-out feature of the wardrobe also eliminates crouching while choosing your clothes, providing you with the ability to make use of the awkward under eaves space without compromising the room design.
3. Cupboards in Eaves
With a massive range of cupboard designs available, the simple act of fitting some doors and sides to your eaves storage provides some essential cupboard space. Whether maximising the otherwise wasted space under very low eaves or making full height cupboards with sloping sides, under eaves cupboards are a popular option.
4. Under Eaves Bookshelves
A wall of purpose-built bookshelves makes great use of the under eaves space while also adding an inviting aesthetic to the room. The clever arrangement of books and associated ornaments can further maximise the storage for an optimal design. Perhaps consider under-shelf lighting to add warmth and ambience.
5. The Under Eaves Desk
Not all under eaves space needs to be dedicated storage. A built-in desk can provide an excellent relaxed workspace, with enough room to hold a laptop and stationary . Working in a cosy environment like this can help with creativity and bring the most to college essays or that novel you’ve been promising yourself you’ll finish.
6. Under Eaves Stepped Shelves
Stepped shelves add a fun design feature to the room, accentuating the slope of the ceiling in a desirable way. With good use of space and lighting, the stepped shelf space can perform double duty, acting as both efficient under eaves storage and an attractive display. Stepped shelves also convert the sloped nature of the shelf ceiling to a more traditional flat design, allowing for a more uniform store of books and other objects.
7. Bathroom Shelves Under Eaves
Under eaves spaces don’t just occur in bedrooms. With en-suite bathrooms a common part of a loft conversion, many bathrooms can also benefit from good under eaves storage. Bathroom shelves and cupboards are excellent to put under sloping ceilings, making the most of the smaller bathroom area.
8. Sliding Door Under Eaves Cupboard
Under eaves cupboard drawers don’t have to be hinged in a standard way. Sliding doors on your storage bring a smooth look to the cupboards and well as being space-saving, especially if anything, such as a bed, is placed alongside. Children will find them extra delightful, as sliding doors often bring a “secret compartment” aesthetic to the room.
9. Under Eaves Drawers
Drawers under the sloping ceiling provide easy access to storage that traditional cupboards may hinder. With a range of designs possible, drawers that are hampered by the sloping ceiling can also utilise a fake drawer front for the top drawer to give a uniform and pleasing impression even when functional storage can’t be present.
10. Open Under Eaves Storage
Not all eaves storage needs to be covered with doors. Open under eaves storage can be anything from simple flat shelves to box shelves inset into the wall to accentuate the design. Left uncluttered, open storage adds comfort to the room and can be enhanced with soft lighting for a cosy atmosphere.
11. Under Eaves Shoe Rack
Using the under eaves space to store shoes is an excellent way of making the most of the space. Like bookshelves, shoe storage doesn’t require too much depth and thus fits elegantly into the sloped ceiling area.
12. Under Eaves Kid Storage
The bright colours and terrific designs associated with children’s storage can make kids under eaves storage particularly special. Utilising a mix of cupboards, sliding doors, drawers and open storage, children’s toys have a perfect place to live to keep all those important little bits together.
Make the Most of Your Loft Conversion with London Lofts
Storage is one of the major benefits of any loft conversion. When designing an entirely new room, custom eaves storage can be a fun and exciting stage of the project, providing those final touches that make the whole area into an enticing and useful room.
At London Lofts Ltd. our expert fitters are always on hand to discuss every element of your loft installation – why not contact us today for a loft consultation and let us know your thoughts on under eaves storage and how you’d like to get the most out of your loft conversion.
