By Kendry Lee
When you are tired of the look and feel of your home and want to transform it, there are various things that you can do which can make a significant impact on it. Investing in substantial home improvements can also increase the value of your home and give you the space you and your family need to live comfortably. You will need to have a reasonable budget and look at the various ways you can consider improving your home. Some home improvement ideas are below to help get you started that can turn your tired house into a fantastic family home.
Convert Your Attic
When you desperately need another bedroom in your home and are looking for a cost-effective solution, you can consider converting your attic to give you the space you need. Not all attics can be converted easily, and it will depend on the pitch of your roof, but, if possible, you can often get a decent size bedroom with an ensuite in an attic space. It can give you and your family the space you require to live much more comfortably in your home and increase the value of your home should you sell it in the future.
Build An Extension To Your Home
Another option, which will usually require more investment, is building an extension to your home, which will require planning permission from your local council. If your budget can stretch to it, you can build a two-storey extension and create another bedroom upstairs, allowing you to build your dream kitchen with aluminium bi-fold doors leading out to the garden. However, a single-storey extension is significantly cheaper, so if your budget cannot stretch to a two-storey extension, this is an option you can consider that can increase the usable space in your home.
Convert Your Garage
If your home’s garage is connected to the house, you can consider converting this and making another room for your home. It can be the space you need to add a downstairs toilet or a utility room or use it for a playroom for the kids. It is often a relatively straightforward job which you can do affordably, but there are limitations, as you cannot expand the space further than the size of the garage. It will also reduce your storage space drastically without having a garage, so you may need to get yourself a good-sized garden shed to store everything from your garage if you convert it.
Change The Layout Of Your Home
Another way you can increase the usable space in your home without spending too much money is by redesigning the floor plan of your house. It allows you to design the floor plan around how you and your family use the space and can be considerably cheaper than building an extension. It can help you create the perfect space for you and your family that is functional and looks fantastic, transforming your house into the home of your dreams.
These are a few ways you can consider transforming your home and increasing your usable living space. However, more options are available, and you can click here to see more ideas of things you can do.
