7 Home Extension Design Ideas to Help Create You More Living Space
If your property is a little smaller than you’d like, then it might be time to consider all the options open to you. Moving to a more suitable home would cost a lot of money, and unless you’re unhappy with the location you currently live in, this is probably a solution you should forget about. However, deciding to build some kind of extension would make perfect sense, and so this article will focus on some of the things you can do to create either more living space, or the illusion of more living space.
Throughout the years, I’ve seen so many people build extensions on their home that I’m confident all the ideas I’m about to list will be of some use. Contrary to popular belief, there’s no need to spend £20,000 or more on the job. In fact, it’s possible to achieve the aesthetic you’re after with less than £1,000 in some circumstances if you buy all your hardware online. So, take a quick read through all the information below this introduction, and you should come away with a better idea of what you can do to your extension to ensure it suits your home.
1 – Replace A Section Of Your Roof
This is perfect for people who want to make their home appear larger without the need for too much structural adjustment. All you need to do is replace a section of your roof with a specially designed glass solution to bring more light in, and give your property more of a quirky feel.
2 – Match Your Current Window Style
Presuming you’ve built a traditional extension on the front or side of your home, making sure all the windows match up with those already on your property will make the new section blend in with the rest.
3 – Use The Same Materials
If your property is built from red brick, then make sure the same material is used in the construction of your extension. Likewise, if your home is painted or covered in some kind of greenery, ensure this also reaches your new room.
4 – Consider Ageing Elements
Some materials will change their appearance with age and when weathering starts to take its toll, so you’ll need to think about this before using it on your extension. If your home uses the same material, but that’s already worn, it could be a long time before your new build matches the rest of your property.
5 – Use Contemporary Ideas
Even if your home looks very traditional, you can still use some basic contemporary design ideas in your extension. In fact, this contrast often works well.
6 – Filling A Narrow Area
Many terraced houses have long narrow gardens to the rear, which is why some people think they’re unsuitable for extensions. However, a long and narrow extension can provide the extra space you need, so don’t dismiss the idea.
7 – Make The Most Of The Space You Have
Whether your extension is small, or even if it makes your home look gigantic, using basic space utilisation techniques (spotlights, no clutter, ect) will ensure you get the most possible usage out of however much room you have.
So my extension loving friends, now you’ve had a quick nose through those 7 extension design ideas you should be ready to start making your plans. Just remember that it’s not always about how much space you have or how large the addition you build becomes, sometimes it’s what you do with it that counts.
Have a great time designing!
