Loft areas may interfere with the natural acoustics of a home and even cause an echo. This is because sound may travel from one end of the flat to the other. Unless you utilize the stairs going to the loft, the area is little in comparison to the rest of the house. Most people do not use the lofts for storage so it is a waste of space. The best thing about a loft is that it can be used as extra living space or storage. If you have a family and don't want them sleeping up there, then this area is useless. However, if you live alone or just need more room, then a loft is perfect. Lofts can also be used as a home office or study. These days, many people are working from home so their lofts are important for being able to run a business without being disturbed by guests or children. A loft has several advantages over other forms of additional living space. The most obvious is that it's free. You cannot go wrong with free stuff! Lofts also cannot be damaged, destroyed, or taken away from you. This cannot be said of properties which require you to pay rent or a mortgage contribution. Last but not least, lofts can be added onto any building older than 1920 so they are possible to retrofit into new construction or existing buildings. There are several different types of lofts.