Home extensions and space conversions are relatively costly endeavours, especially within the bounds of home renovation. In a time of hardship for many households across the country, it is understandable that you might be hesitant to spend money on an extension or conversion.
Why Extend Your Home?
But there are some key benefits to doing so that could reap serious rewards for you in the long term. For one, extensions are a guaranteed way to improve the value in your home. Not only are you able to add more conveniences to your home, in the form of bathrooms and bedrooms, but you are also raising the ceiling of potential value by physically expanding the plot of your home.
The financial returns are formidable, but not the only factor. Extensions are also a brilliant way to have your home suit new needs, whether you’re cultivating a new hobby or bringing new life into your home. An extension can be simpler and cheaper than attempting to upgrade your home in a volatile housing market. The costs are transparent; you would simply need a budget for design, materials, and labour, as well as home extension insurance to protect you against any unpredictable obstacles to progress.
But what could you do with a home extension? Here are some strong ideas you can use to inform your decision, and improve your home no end.
Single-Storey Extensions
Single-storey extensions are the simplest form of extension, constituting the expansion of ground-floor space in a number of different potential ways. One of the most common forms of single-storey extension is the sunroom or conservatory, being a simple structure with little in the way of major construction required.
Kitchen extensions are also hugely popular, allowing you to create more space for yourself when cooking or entertaining friends.
Multi-Storey Extensions
If you have a little more money to spend, you can splash out on a multi-storey extension and create new space on two floors of your home. This is the best option for those looking to maximise returns on their property in the event of a sale, as one building project can create value through providing at least two new spaces.
Multi-storey extensions typically add a room to each floor of your home; the bottom floor might be a new utility or dining space, while the top floor can create the most value as an extra bedroom. The extra space might also let you add another bathroom!
Loft Conversions
Lastly, there is the loft conversion. Loft conversions, technically speaking, are not home extensions; they typically do not extend beyond the existing bounds of the house, rendering planning permission for them largely unnecessary. But such a conversion can still create an additional room of space for your home, either in the form of another bedroom or a recreational space.
