How to make the best of your home when extending may not be the answer
November 22, 2009
No matter how big our house or how much storage space we have, our desire for more room to expand into is insatiable. I wander round my house, open rooms only to find them quite literally bursting at the seams, so much so, I find it almost impossible to once again shut the chaos away. Yes, the answer is a “spring clean” on a scale never seen before but hey, I don't really want to get rid of stuff because I never know when it might come in useful.
So, what is the answer? With money as tight as the play-off places in the Blue Square, building an extension may not be the most cost -effective way to create more space. Creating space is all about imaginatively reviewing what space you have and how best you can use it. For example, you may have an attached garage that serves no purpose other than housing the chest freezer and recycle bins. By converting these existing spaces into habitable accommodation is often cheaper than building an extension that won't sacrifice any valuable outside space such as hard standing areas or garden for example. If you do not have the luxury of a garage, why not think about remodelling your home to make the best use of space. My parents had an extension built some 5 years ago and the space created has not been fully optimised because the original outside wall continues provides a physical barrier between the extension and the original part of the house. After some debate and encouragement, the wall has been removed to create an enlarged kitchen area that allows them enough room to fit a table and chairs. With some imagination and planning, you may create that extra space you crave without spending a fortune.
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