Creating your dream home doesn’t have to involve moving house. Many people love their home that they are in, and these days less and less people are wanting to move house and more people are going down the route of renovating their homes to maximise their space or refresh the look of their home.
On a financial level if you look at the cost of stamp duty, the extra repayments to your lender, the price of a removal firm and the stress involved in packing and then unpacking, renovation can often make much more financial sense than selling your home and moving to a bigger house.
If you don’t have the space for an extension, converting a garage or a loft space is always a good option and can cost a lot less than buying a new home that may give you exactly the same amount of space that you are looking for.
I have even known people who have dug down and created a basement so that they can stay in the home that they have grown to love. Renovation can make a big visual impact and brighten up your home. You can add a contemporary look using glass and steel, but always make sure that you get expert help for the right balance between old and new.
There are many reasons that you may need more space, more children, children that are getting bigger, and in our new technological age people are preferring the idea of working from home and may need an office. I recently met a couple who asked if they could have two offices in their house, a his and hers!
The usage of homes has been changing over the recent years so that dining rooms are no longer a must have in the home. Many people prefer to have a larger kitchen space with a dining area, when you have friends to eat this adds a much more casual atmosphere to the evening and the cook isn’t excluded from the conversation. It also helps to give families better structure if they are able to cook and eat together, and busy mums are able to supervise their children in while they are preparing a meal.
Whether your project management requirements are clear or you’re just looking for interior design ideas, please contact me to arrange a free, no obligation initial consultation at a time convenient to you.
