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If you own a smaller residential property in an area you love but feel like your space is not working for you, it’s probably time to think about a renovation. Renovating your home can open up lots of new possibilities, and if you choose the right team to update your property, you could add to its overall value.
If your home is small, you may feel like your options are limited. However, this may not be the case. A smart approach to renovating a smaller home will help you to make the most of the space you have and extending your home with an experienced residential builder can make a real difference to your lifestyle. Adopting this approach can provide you with many more years of enjoyment in a property customised specifically to your needs.
Here, we will explore why people are renovating, what opportunities you can access to maximise your space when you connect with the right renovations team, and we will chat about choosing improvements that are likely to add value to your current property. Read on for some small home renovation inspiration.
There are lots of reasons that homeowners choose to renovate rather than sell up and move. You may live close to school or work, you could have some great friends in your neighbourhood or it could be that you have family close by. It’s possible that you love your home, but your needs have changed over the years with children coming and going, a greater desire to host people at home or the need to create a dedicated work-from-home space. Whatever your reasons, the first thing to do when you are looking at maximising your smaller home to flex to your current circumstances is to talk to a qualified residential renovations professional with relevant experience.
Renovations allow you to tailor your living space to better suit your current lifestyle without the upheaval of moving. They offer the opportunity to enhance functionality and aesthetics and can ultimately provide a more enjoyable living environment. Plus, well-planned renovations can significantly increase the value of your property, making it a wise investment for the future.
There are some general ideas that you can chat through with your builder that can utilise the space you have, create the illusion or reality of more room to move and work towards ensuring you meet all the items on your wishlist.
In New Zealand, before you begin building work, you generally need to secure specific council permits and approvals. Councils around the country have house extension rules that will apply to your property, and it’s important to understand up front what will be feasible at your address. Once you have your ducks in a row here, you can move forward with an extension. You should be looking for a builder with a proven track record with this type of work, and you must do your research to ensure that you are connecting with a reputable crew with a solutions-based approach who forefront communication, trust, reliability and quality.
Extensions are a great way to maximise your space. You may want to completely refurbish your home to match a renovation of your existing kitchen, bathroom, or living space to improve flow and functionality, or you could create an updated layout that incorporates contemporary finishes and delivers a more sophisticated profile while opening up room for a growing family. Whatever your needs are, extending can make your home more liveable and, done right, it can also add to your curb appeal and resale value.
This is a classic term for a very good reason. If you are looking to maximise space in your smaller home, you could opt to expand your useable space by utilising a roof extension and a deck, patio or balcony to open up more room to move all year round. This is also a good time to introduce more natural light into your home, as this is a great way to make your rooms feel brighter and more spacious.
Alongside extending out, think bigger windows, skylights and French or sliding doors that open up to covered outdoor spaces; talk to your builder about creating a living area or kitchen that incorporates vertical storage space and use lighter colours on your interior and a more open plan design to create seamless transitions between spaces.
When you are looking at any construction project, including maximising space with smart ideas for small home renovations, the key to success is selecting the right team for the job.
At QBS, we have extensive, specialised renovation experience, streamlined processes and expertise specific to residential renovation projects that can guarantee you an exceptional outcome. We are members of NZCB, the only builders association in NZ that requires tangible qualifications and references, and our portfolio of small-medium renovations speaks for itself.
If you are ready to work with the best, get in touch with the QBS team now.
