If you’re in the market for property extensions, you likely already have at least a general idea of what room, or rooms, you want to create. After all, a structural addition to your home is a solution to a space-related issue. This could be due to your growing family, making the switch to working from home or simply running out of storage space. If you’ve outgrown your house, then, you probably know what you need to make life easier.
However, there is added pressure to get your extension right. This is because most properties in Basingstoke, Farnham, Guildford and the surrounding areas can only support one addition to the original structure. You may be able to add two storeys, be it immediately or in time, but you can usually only build out once.
If you’re in any doubt about the kind of room you want to create, we have used this blog to look at some of the most popular ways to use extensions. Remember, we can build additions of any kind, including:
• Single-Storey
• Double-Storey
• Side-Facing
• Rear-Facing
• Wraparound
• Over-Structure
Extra Bedroom
From Basingstoke, Farnham and Guildford to locations across the country, for many homeowners, extensions are synonymous with bedrooms. This is because one of the most common motivations behind extending is giving every child in a family a private space of their own. And because everyone can spread out in peace, this option immediately improves quality of life.
So, if you have a young family, or plan to start one soon, adding a bedroom to your home makes a great option. It will also prove the most lucrative in the future if you decide to sell.
Home Office
With more people than ever now working from home, dedicated offices have become an increasingly popular option for property extensions. While there are obvious benefits for concentration and productivity, another appealing draw is having a clear boundary between working and living environments.
Working at home holds many advantages, but it’s essential for your mental health to be able to close the door at the end of the day and physically leave your work behind. This is exactly what an office in your Basingstoke, Farnham, Guildford or local-area home allows you to do.
Additional Bathroom
A large family and one bathroom is not a healthy combination. If you have multiple people competing for a single room at the start and end of every day, it adds unnecessary stress. This gets your day off to a bad start and can create tension before bedtime. In fact, this seemingly minor inconvenience can build up to something much more serious over time.
Property extensions that add a bathroom reduce congestion in the morning and evening rush. What’s more, you can design your new space to have all the features that your current room doesn’t have. For example, if your original bathroom only has a shower, you can install a bath (with showering facilities) in the new one.