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Do you feel as though, at times, your walls are closing in around you? Maybe you feel as though your home is simply not providing you with the space you need. Either way now is the time for you to do something about that. Moving house can be daunting, but at the same time, you can get extra space by making a few simple changes.

Expand Vertically

For a lot of homeowners, the loft is a forgotten room that is full of dusty boxes. It’s also often used as storage for things like Christmas decorations. If you want to help yourself here, then it is a good idea for you to try and convert it. This is a great way for you to add extra living space, and it stops you from having to sacrifice garden space. It also stops you from having to seek out complex planning permission. Your loft is probably an underutilized space and ready for transformation too. While some loft conversions do fall under permitted development rights, it may be that you have to seek planning permission if you have an older home or if you have a more complex home. A well-designed staircase is so important if you want good access, along with a nice aesthetic. Consider the placement carefully and also take the time to place a dormer window so you can make it a nice and inviting atmosphere.

Ground Floor Extension

If your loft isn’t suited to a conversion, or if you need more ground-floor living space, then an extension is a great way for you to expand your home’s footprint.  You can opt for a side extension, or you can opt for a wrap-around extension if you want. This is a good way for you to get the biggest possible impact, and it also allows for significant expansion. You might want to try and consider expanding downwards too. You may have to invest in tanking, which is when you apply a waterproof membrane to your home. This can be expensive but at the same time, it can be worth it.

Creative Optimisation

Sometimes, increasing your living space isn’t about adding more square footage. It’s about using the space you have much more efficiently. You also need to take the time to rethink your layout. It may be that you start looking for a new conservatory or that you think about all the ways you could change it to make it more spacious. Adding on a few extra feet or even changing the windows out for  nicer ones that let more natural light in can be a good way for you to get the result you need out of your home, and you’d be surprised at what a difference it could make overall.

So as you can see, it’s very easy for you to expand your home without having to move, and if you follow this guide, you will soon find that it is easier than ever for you to get the result you need, on budget.