Many of us reach a point where we feel like we’ve outgrown our homes. Whether you’ve welcomed children or pets to the family, or you’ve started working or running a business from home, you may be short on space. If you’ve run out of room, you could move to a bigger property, but what if you love your house? Here are some innovative renovation ideas to create more space.
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Changing the layout
Changing the layout of your home can help to maximize usable living space and make your home more practical and functional. If you have a series of small rooms downstairs, for example, opening up the layout may enable you to create more space and enhance versatility. Open-plan kitchen and dining areas allow you to eat, drink, entertain, socialize, relax, cook, work and play in one space. Alternatively, knocking down a wall between two reception rooms may enable you to design a family-friendly living room with space to watch TV and movies, put your feet up, read, play with the kids and set up a work or study station.
Expanding your home
If you’re not afraid to take on a slightly larger project, expanding your home is an excellent way to make more space and add value to your home. Home additions come in all shapes and sizes and there are all kinds of ideas to explore. Examples include new sunrooms, offices, home gyms, master suites, modern kitchens and spacious guest rooms. Contact reputable home addition contractors to explore ideas and options and discuss costs. It’s a good idea to get a few quotes and compare offers before you decide which contractor to hire. View galleries and portfolios and ask neighbors, friends and colleagues for recommendations. You can add a single-story addition or create more space on both the ground and first floor depending on your budget and your needs and preferences.
Adding a garden room
Adding a garden room is a brilliant way to utilize outdoor space to make room inside. If you work from home, or you need space to unwind, enjoy hobbies or exercise, for example, a garden room is ideal. You could turn your new space into an art or yoga studio, a home gym, an office, a bar or a den to chill out and relax. There’s a wide range of designs available to suit all tastes and you can choose products based on your budget and size requirements.
Converting an attic or basement
If you have an attic or basement that you currently don’t use, have you thought about taking on a loft or basement conversion project? Lofts are ideal for home offices, dens for teens, bedrooms and guest rooms while basements are great for games rooms, workspaces and kitchens. If you like this idea, contact local companies, discuss ideas and compare quotes. Think about how you want to use the space and set a budget.
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If you’ve added new members of the family since you moved into your house or you’ve started working from home, you may feel like you’ve run out of space. If you’ve outgrown your home, moving might not be the only option. It’s worth exploring alternatives, such as changing the layout, adding a garden room, expanding to the side or rear of the property and converting an attic or basement.