Renovations and Extensions
Auckland and North Shore
A house extension is a great opportunity to breathe new life into a home with great bones. And that’s one of the main benefits of expanding a home, if you have sentiment for your home or it is in a great location, it makes little sense to sell and relocate just to have access to these modern conveniences. Couple this with today’s property market, where relocating is an expensive exercise in which the real estate fee alone would cover the cost of a new replacement kitchen.
Kitchens allow you to create a space that inspires you, a conversation starter for guests, while also adding convenience and functionality to your day-to-day life. It is a space that lends itself to creativity, and the sky is truly the limit when it comes to kitchen renovations.
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Many homes that were built in the 50s, 60s and 70s lack contemporary design sensibilities that have made modern houses a dream to live in.
Better light, an open plan layout and better lifestyle features are only a few of the considerations missing from these older homes. Thankfully, a home extension is a great opportunity to breathe new life into a home with great bones.
And that’s one of the main benefits of a home expansion, if you have sentiment for your home or it’s in a great location, it makes little sense to sell and relocate just to have access to these modern conveniences. Couple this with today’s property market, where relocating is an expensive exercise in which the real estate fee alone would cover the cost of a new replacement kitchen.
Many people are under the impression that you need to have land to extend onto… but this is only one of the many ways available to you to extend your home. Building up, developing roof space into a loft or using a basement are all excellent options that do not increase site coverage. These are all opportunities to tap into the unused potential of your current property.
Insider Tips for Planning Your House Extensions
Planning a house extension can be an exciting yet complex process. For Renovation Works, it’s crucial to approach such projects with careful planning and consideration. Here are some tips to guide you through planning your house extension.
By following these tips, you’ll be better equipped to manage your house remodelling project. Remember, careful planning and choosing the right partners are your best tools for turning your house into the home of your dreams.
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Second Storey Extensions
Using roof space for a loft development or building up from the existing building to add bedrooms and a bathroom or two allows you to configure your ground or entry level for better living areas. Extending up is a particularly good option as a house extension for owners of brick homes, especially ones with concrete floors.
Building up is often a great solution for people who have recently entered the property market, as starter homes are often two-bedroom units. Inevitably, these new homeowners families begin to grow and they quickly start running out of space. A home extension on a two-bedroom unit is the perfect solution to transforming their unit into a family home.
Another popular home extension option is building a master suite. An ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe have become a basic expectation of new homes, so including these features in your extension will bring your property up to date with current trends.
Basement Development
It is not uncommon for older homes to be built on steep sites. Often this results in large underfloor areas, usually bare dirt or small storage areas. These areas are potentially a wealth of opportunity for a home extension. Digging under a house and retaining the exposed hillside can give you some fantastic living spaces.
Furthermore, basement developments provide a great sense of separation from the original house. This type of house extension is a great option if you have teenagers or extended families that need their own space. The exercise of creating a large single room for future use is a great investment into your home.
It pays to investigate the potential your property may have with a home extension.
Talking to the team at Renovation Works, and taking advantage of their 25+ years of experience in home extensions, may provide you with options that you haven’t even considered.
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