The Most Popular Reasons To Extend A Home

Home extensions are a way of increasing space within your home. Quite often, they are also a way of adding value. But just what are some of the most popular types of extension? Below are just some of the most common reasons to extend a home. 

Adding an extra bedroom

Extra bedrooms can become necessary if you have a growing family. While young kids may initially be able to share rooms, they may start yearning for their own private space as they get older. By adding an extra bedroom, you can prevent the need to move to a bigger home. 

There are other reasons to add an extra bedroom too. It could be a great space for guests to stay, or it could be used by an elderly relative looking to move back in. Additional bedrooms can also increase the value of your home considerably compared to other extensions. 

You can add extra bedrooms without extending. For example, you may be able to convert a loft or a garage. In all cases, it’s worth hiring home renovation builders.

Making a small kitchen bigger

A small kitchen can be challenging to cook in – especially if you want to cook with other people. It could also lack storage space and countertops space for crockery and appliances. By extending a kitchen outwards, you can make this space more practical.

A popular feature in extended kitchens is an extended countertop which can double–up as a breakfast bar. This can turn your kitchen into both an area for cooking and a dining space. 

Kitchen extensions typically require hiring a team of various professionals. Electricians and plumbers may be needed if you plan to move fixtures like ovens or sinks. 

Adding a conservatory/orangery

Conservatories and orangeries are additional rooms that are designed to let in lots of light while offering outdoor views (usually onto a garden). These spaces can add a lot of value. They are also very versatile spaces – you can use them as a living room, dining room, playroom, home office or a room for plants.

Conservatories and orangeries vary slightly in design (one has a pitched glass roof and one has a lantern). Consider which style is right for your home. There are companies that specialise in the construction of these extensions. 

Adding a porch

Porches are protruding shelters over the front of a door. A porch can provide somewhere for visitors to stand when it is raining and they can make the front of your home more attractive. 

Porches can be open, or they can be closed off separate rooms. Adding a large porch onto the front of a home could even allow you to repurpose a hallway as an additional living space. 

Most general remodelling companies will be able to install a porch for you. Adding a porch may not be possible if you do not have a front garden or driveway to extend upon. 

Turning a loft into a living space

In many cases, you can turn a loft into an extra living space (such as a bedroom or office) without having to do any extension work. However, there can be times when extending a loft is necessary.

Some lofts are very low. For a room to be legally classed as a bedroom, it needs to meet a certain minimum height. In these cases, raising the roof may be necessary.

On sloped roofs, it is also possible to add extra headroom by adding a dormer window. These are windows that protrude out.