It’s not unusual for families to outgrow their homes, and as the need for more space and more functionality increases, many see moving to a new, bigger home as their only option.
But if the needs of your family have evolved over the years, and you need more space than you currently have, you may wish to consider making some changes to your existing home, such as remodeling, or adding rooms on. These transformative solutions can help families as their dynamics change; enabling them to potentially save money, and stay in the home, and area they love.
Before even considering whether an addition project or whole home remodel is even feasible (factoring in budgetary restraints and local planning regulations), you must carefully consider the changing needs of your family. Think about who your family is made up of, their lifestyle preferences, and your plans for the future.
By carrying out a thorough evaluation of the needs of your family, you can make a more accurate assessment of what is needed in terms of expansion or modification, in your existing home.
Let’s look first at a home addition, and whether that might be the right solution:
Home additions
Literally as they sound, home additions involve extra rooms or spaces being added on to the existing property and can include the following:
- Additional bedrooms
Having enough space for every family member to sleep is essential no matter the size of your home, and growing families may benefit from adding one or two bedrooms to the existing home. whether you choose to add another floor to your home, or expand its very footprint, extra bedrooms can easily be converted into other spaces (such as a home office or kids playroom) should the need arise in the future.
- Extra living spaces
Common areas like dining rooms, living rooms, and family rooms may also begin to feel cramped and unfit for purpose as a family grows, and expanding them can make a big difference to the comfort of everyday life inside the home.
- Versatile spaces
Just as an extra bedroom can be converted into an office or playroom should the need ever arise; multipurpose rooms can be used to serve whatever purpose may currently be required.
Remember that adding on to your home will also increase its value, and increase its popularity among buyers looking for a home they can remain in for as many years as needed.
Now let’s look at whole home remodels:
Whole home remodel
If your budget permits, and you love your home and wish to stay in it, but it needs a complete overhaul, a whole home remodel could be a great option, and typically includes such things as:
- Reconfiguring floor plans
When remodeling your entire home, you have the opportunity to rethink its layout, and reimagine it in a way that will benefit everyone in the family, and enhance the functionality of every living space. This may include removing walls, adding walls, or reconfiguring rooms.
- Upgrading living spaces
From swapping to more energy efficient appliances, to creating storage solutions, a whole home remodel gives you the chance to enhance your existing home and make it more comfortable and convenient to live in.
- Enhanced aesthetics
As well as making your home more accommodating for its inhabitants, a remodel also enables you to rethink how it looks, and make it more visually appealing as times and fashions change alongside your growing family.
If you still can’t decide whether a home addition or remodel would suit your needs best, or need more guidance to see if either are even feasible, you should reach out to an experienced general contractor specializing in additions, remodels, and renovations, at the earliest.