Tackling Home Extensions

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The home glazing specialists at Pavilion Glass help
homeowners maximise their living space with unique window and door designs –
both of which are an incredibly effective way to create the illusion of space. And
the same can be said for the rooms in your house. Taking the time to extend
certain areas and rooms in the home can pay off in more ways than one. If you
ever find the time, the following home extensions projects can be a great way
to make an interior living space seem twice as large.

Out-sizing rooms

Before you start making plans to knock walls
through, try and think strategically about which rooms in the house will
benefit from a larger space. A popular choice of large living space is often a
combined kitchen and living room or dining room, leaving one or the other free
to be converted into a study area or even an extra bathroom – which is always
attractive to family home buyers.   

Before attempting any extension work in the
home, it’s advisable to ask around for registered builders as well as any friends
or family member who will be willing to help.

Garage extensions

Making
use of the space in an unused garage can provide a great deal of extra space
and can add significant value to your home considering the ingeniously hidden
away location. Converting your garage into a play area or office can be a very
attractive prospect to potential buyers and the more additional room you can
make good use of, the more you can offer them.

Loft conversions

Converting your loft space is another inspired
way to extend your house. Although most homes can try and create extra space
this way, loft conversions are generally better suited to Victorian-era houses
due to their high roof pitches.
Unlike the kitchen and dining room extensions, loft extensions are relatively
straightforward to execute as they require less planning. But as ever, seek
assistance from friends and relatives before attempting anything dangerous.

Making extensions within the home can
significantly improve your property.  In
addition to creating a more spacious and versatile living space, it can potentially
add value to your home in the long run since space is always something people
will covet. If you’d like to achieve the same look for less, Pavilion Glass can
arrange to install a glass door, window or conservatory and even offer a repair
service in the event that the glass gets damaged.