The Ultimate Guide to Home Extensions
The Ultimate Guide to Home Extensions
Are you thinking of extending your home? Whether you’re looking to add space for your family, improve property value, or create your dream living space, whatever the functionality, a well-thought-out extension can transform your home living. But with so many design choices and factoring budgets, many homeowners struggle to know where to start. At A&A Home Extensions, we have been evolving in the home improvement industry for over 35 years. As a hup! partner, we strive to utilise market leading designs and technology to help you build the extension of your dreams. This article will help guide you through some reasons to extend your home, budgets to consider, and the planning and designing process to best prepare you for your ideal home extension.
Why Extend Your Home?
There are a wide variety of reasons why a homeowner may be looking to extend their living space.
One reason may be that adding an extension to your home would add space for more flexibility and convenience for your lifestyle. Extending your space would provide more opportunities for additional rooms and functionality, such as serving as a peaceful home office, a sleek dining room, or a vibrant entertainment area. Whatever the desired purpose, it’s guaranteed that a home extension can provide it in abundance.
Another reason why adding an extension would be beneficial may be if you are either considering moving soon or if this isn’t in your current vision. A home extension is an excellent alternative to driving as it can add extra space and customisation without trouble or additional cost. They allow you to add extra space tailored to you and your loved ones’ needs, whilst remaining in a neighbourhood that already provides you with everything you need. Alternatively, if relocation may be on the cards, although house extensions can have high upfront costs, they can both add property value to your home and guarantee a return on investment down the line.
How Much Do House Extensions Cost?
Your budget is the primary factor to keep in mind when researching your home extension options. Variables such as the size, materials, and the complexity of design can impact the overall cost of a house extension, with larger, high quality materials, and optional extras affecting the amount you would pay. It is essential to research the elements for your ideal house extension and an accredited installer before taking the plunge into your home extension journey.
Planning Your Home Extension
The first step to take in the planning process is to define your goals; what are you looking to achieve from a home extension? For example, would you like it to serve as a home office, dining, or living space?
It’s also important to consider the size, layout, and functionality of your existing house to be able to prioritise how much room you have to work with and how your new room could be oriented. It would be beneficial to get professional advice early to better prepare you for what parts of your vision might or might not work.
Design Tips For a Successful Extension
The aesthetics of your home, alongside its performance, is arguably one of the most important aspects of a successful home extension.
Architectural Design
Deciding whether you would like to match or contrast the architecture of your home with the modern design of new home extensions depends on both personal taste and your existing home’s design.
Natural Light
Prioritising natural light through the integration of skylights, bifold doors, or an open plan layout can help enhance the appearance and flow of your home year-round.
Smart Storage
Adding storage solutions such as custom shelves, cabinets, or pull-out pantries is an effective way to maximise floor space, allowing more room for your creativity to flourish.
Futureproofing
Considering the longevity of your extension’s performance through the addition of insulation (through its walls, roof, windows and doors), sustainable alternatives, and smart technology can elevate your home’s comfort and functionality.
What A&A Can Offer Your Home Extension
A well-executed house extension provides a wealth of benefits, from multifunctional living spaces, elevated aesthetics, and even increased property value. It’s no surprise that so many homeowners nationwide are turning to home extensions, especially with how advanced modern technology has become. With A&A Home, our hup! partnership simplifies the entire home improvement process, from planning and designing to construction. If you would like to learn more about hup!, and what this system has to offer, or if you are seeking personalised advice, contact a member of our expert team online or over the phone. Or, start your online quote day to begin your home extension project.
