Planning a home makeover

As years go by, your lifestyle, needs, and tastes change. Eventually, the home that you used to love just doesn’t work for you any more. You might want a better or bigger home. Your family might be larger than when you first moved into your home, prompting the need for a better space. Before you decide to move house, consider a more exciting and cost-effective option—a home makeover.

Extending versus redecorating

A fresh coat of paint and some changes to your decor are quick and easy ways to update your home. However, these simple tricks won’t cut it if your home has big space and layout issues. On the other hand, getting an extension allows you to maximise your space and really change the feel of your home, but they often come at a higher cost.

When choosing whether to redecorate or extend, you have to decide if you only want to give your home a better look or if you need to add more space. Take your master bedroom, for example. If you want to incorporate a walk-in closet, private en suite or home office space in your room, an extension is your best bet. All these options are achievable depending on the placement of your master bedroom and the interior layout of your home. Many contractors and designers who specialise in home extensions and additions offer very affordable rates, so you don’t have to break the bank to get your desired outcome.

When bigger is better

If you want a larger house, you have three main options: relocate to a bigger house, build a new home, or add extensions to your current home. Compared to relocating and building a new home, extending your existing one is probably the easiest and most affordable option. However, the disruptions to daily life caused by renovations discourage some homeowners from getting an extension. Selecting experienced home extension builders is your best chance at getting quality and affordable service that comes with the least disruption to your daily activities.

Your architect also plays an important role in your home extension project. It’s advisable to go for an architect who actively listens to your ideas and contributes some of their own. A home extension also improves the overall appearance and functionality of your entire home, so keep an open mind when brainstorming for possible design ideas. This way, you are guaranteed to find the design that best suits your needs and personality.

Home extensions can be expensive, and budgeting for an architect might seem unnecessary. However, a skilled architect’s contribution can definitely boost your home improvement project. To get started on your home renovation or extension, it’s best to get as many quotes from professional renovators as possible so you can choose the deal that will give you the most bang for your buck.