As your family grows, you may begin to notice that finding space for everything needed for you and every member of your household (and any potential future members) becomes increasingly difficult.
Thankfully there are many ways of adding space to a home for a growing family, some of which are costly, and others are good for those on a budget, while there are also some surprising and smart ways of adding space that may not have occurred to you yet. So, let’s dive in!
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House Extension
One of the best ways to introduce new space in your home for a growing family is to add a house extension.
While costly, a house extension can prove a great investment. Among the most common types of house extensions include rear extensions and side return extensions. Whatever approach you’re considering, it’s important to ensure the extension you opt for has the right design and space to meet your expectations.
A house extension may cost anywhere from £40,000 to £140,000 (or more or less or in some rare scenarios), depending on key factors like the type and size of house extension in question.
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Adapt Rooms
For a more budget-friendly option, you may simply want to adapt existing rooms by introducing new and more efficient forms of storage.
Here are some ways you might adapt different rooms for a growing family, from simple changes to more extensive upgrades:
- Have a kitchen island installed
- Floating shelves for your living room
- Add wall-mounted storage to your kitchen space
- Beds with under-bed storage
- Open-shelving to replace upper cabinets
- Having a wall added if safe and suitable to separate a room upstairs to allow for two private spaces (e.g. two separate bedrooms)
- Introduce vertical storage to your bedroom
- Have the under-stairs area converted into free space if safe and suitable
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Ensuite Bathroom
Adding an ensuite bathroom to a bedroom may be suitable for a growing family. This can not only offer a chance for more private space for toiletries but could make it easier and quicker for everyone to get ready in the morning.
On average, an ensuite bathroom costs somewhere in the region of £3,000 to £4,000, however, prices can vary depending on a whole host of factors. The same is true for any significant alteration or extension to a property, of course.
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Loft Conversion
Along with the ideas already discussed, you may want to consider having your attic space converted. A loft conversion can be a fantastic way of adding space for a growing family, whether to create a new bedroom, home office, playroom, game room, study area, or otherwise.
In terms of pricing, again, depending on many factors, a loft conversion could set you back somewhere in the region of £20,000 to £70,000.
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Carport Modification
Last but not least, you may want to look into having your garage space converted into living space (e.g. a bedroom). This would make sense if you don’t really use your garage or/and feel you could do without it.
Having your garage/carport modified may cost somewhere between £10,000 and £20,000 but it could cost more in some cases.
Sources:
https://resi.co.uk/advice/house-extensions/growing-family-home-extension-ideas
https://www.momoftwolittlegirls.com/how-to-create-space-in-your-home/
https://diligentdevelopments.co.uk/family-home-plans-design-ideas/
https://www.storageking.co.uk/blog/how-to-optimise-space-in-your-home-for-a-growing-family/
https://www.storageking.co.uk/blog/how-to-optimise-space-in-your-home-for-a-growing-family/