Sometimes your home may feel a little cramped and no matter how many times you declutter, it never feels any bigger. You might even be considering moving to a larger property, just for this reason alone. However, moving can be costly and means uprooting your entire life, just for the sake of some space. This is why more and more people are looking to expand the home they have and Guildford architects are leading the industry in the building of home extensions. This way, you can still enjoy the same home you’ve made memories in and create room without making any major changes to your life. If you’re interested in expanding your home, keep reading and see why it could be a great addition to your life.

Increased Space

First and foremost, expanding your home will give you lots more space, and how you choose to utilise it is completely up to you. You could even expand your home to create a spare room that you use for storage or guests. It can serve as a functional room instead of a recreational one if you feel that your home would benefit from this the most too. The space extensions can create can be worth the cost, purely to give you more room and a bigger house to live in.   

Your Family Is Growing

You might want to consider expanding if you’re expecting little ones too. If you have more children than bedrooms, it might be worth adding an extra bit of space to your home so they can each have their own space. Similarly, an extra room added to your home can be turned into a brilliant playroom. That way the children can have their own space to place without disrupting the rest of the home or being restricted to only playing in their rooms.  

Remote Working

A lot of people are still remote working and it may have been fine working at the dining table for a while, but in the long term, it probably won’t work. Adding an extension can allow you to create the perfect home office that you can tailor to suit your specific needs. You can go above and beyond the basics to truly design an amazing, functional office.  

Add Value To Your Home

If you’re thinking about the future and wondering how much your home will be worth, it’s a good idea to look into ways you can add value. One way to do this is to expand the space. Typically, bigger homes sell for more money, so although extensions are an upfront cost, they can pay you back tenfold in the long run. 

Cheaper Than Moving

Sometimes you might feel restricted by the space in your home and moving can seem like your only option. However, upsizing tends to be more expensive, so you’ll end up increasing your monthly outgoings. Expanding your home can be a better option as once the extension is built, it can provide you with the extra space you desperately want. This way you don’t have to upend yours and your family’s lives just for a little bit more room. Extensions may seem like a large cost to pay out in one go, but once they’ve been paid for and built, your outgoings will return to normal. Moving to a larger home will only ever increase your spending for the foreseeable future, whereas an extension is a one-time expense. 

Remain In The Place You Love

As well as saving money, you can also stay in the area that you like and keep the beautiful home that you’ve worked hard to create over the years by simply adding an extension. You don’t have to worry about searching for new schools, new jobs, or anything else as you’re not changing anything in your day-to-day life. Extensions allow you to have more space without leaving behind everything and starting anew.   

You Can Choose The Design 

If you wanted to move home, chances are you’ll be moving to a pre-built one that’s already finished. However, if you choose to add an extension instead, you can have full control over the look and design of it. This way you can create a space that’s truly unique to you and your home. If you want a more modern look, you can do so without having to compromise like you would if you were to purchase a new house. Alternatively, if you want the extension to fully blend in with your current home and look a little more traditional, you can do that too. The choices of design are endless, so you’ll end up with a whole new space that fits your home perfectly. 

Wanting more space in your home is only natural as your family begins to grow and your plans for your house change over time. But you don’t have to rely on upsizing to be able to benefit from the extra room. Expanding your home is a cheaper way to get the space you need without uprooting your entire life and it gives you the freedom of design choice too. If you’re interested in crafting the perfect extension, contact the professionals and see exactly what they can do for you and your home.