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A New Bathroom
Your bathroom is a room that the majority of your guests will see and is also the
place where you prepare for the day ahead or relax with a bath in the evening. It
plays a big role in your home and remodelling your bathroom can add value to your
property. If you want to revamp your bathroom and keep costs down, then choose
to keep your existing bathroom layout if it works for you, this way you won’t have the added
expense of moving pipes.
Think about your motivation for improving your bathroom in order to choose the best
options for you. If you are remodelling simply to add value to your home, then opt for
neutral, flexible and simple options that any future buyer could work with. If you have no
plans to sell and are looking to improve your bathroom for you and your family, then you
have the freedom to be a bit more creative.
2A Loft conversion
A loft conversion is a really cost-effective way to increase your living space and
depending on your property you might have a lot of choice on what you can do
with the new room. If you have a large loft with plenty of headroom, then you can
convert the space into almost anything you please. A popular option is to add an
extra bedroom to your home which can increase the value of the property by a fair amount
if done properly. If space and budget allow then it is also worthwhile considering adding an
en-suite bathroom to an attic bedroom.
3A Garden makeover
Spending more time on the garden will continue to be a popular trend. Having a
tidy, well-designed garden is a simple way to not only improve your outdoor space
but also add value to your property. Creating a garden that is an additional space
in your home for entertaining and relaxing, as opposed to just a large patch of
grass can add real appeal to a property. Think about freshening up your fences if they look
dated, and adding decking or a patio to create a nice space for barbecues and enjoying
the sunshine.
4A Home office
More and more people are enjoying flexible working and are working from
home more than ever. Whether you run your own business or work from
home regularly, adding a home office to your property can be a real benefit. If
you have the space available, then creating a home office is a fairly simple
renovation, and many people choose to convert spare bedrooms into office spaces.
If you don’t have the space already, then adding more space to your home with a
conservatory, loft conversion, or extension is a great way to add more value to your home.
Another popular option for home offices is to create a garden office by utilising any spare
outdoor space and building a cabin.
5An Extension
Increasing the square footage of your property is nearly always a money maker and
a well thought out extension can add a lot of value to your home. A well-planned
home extension has the potential to turn even the humblest of properties into a
comfortable and stylish home. With the right design you can create a wonderful
new space that not only transforms the way you interact with your living environment, but
also adds significant value to your property.
Costs for a single storey extension start at £30,000 with a double height extension
costing from £40,000 – so it pays to consider doubling up. Whatever you choose, pay
careful attention to the design and layout, as a poorly designed, oversized, ugly or badly
placed extension could devalue your property.
The golden rule is to ensure that the extension is in keeping and proportion with the
existing property and that the new space works well both inside and out.