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Simple Ways to Improve Your House Part 1 - Creating More Space

16/12/2021

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There are often many simple ways that can transform your house at relatively low expense into a ‘new home’ that will better fit your needs and where you and your family will enjoy living. It may be unnecessary to embark on a costly and time consuming project to build a new house, or to radically alter your existing home.
It’s a matter of understanding what you don’t like about your house, then analysing what you can do about it. Sometimes it’s just about a change!

In the following articles I'm going to present a few ideas that could help you create a ‘new home’ at a modest cost. Some may even be useful ideas should you decide to embark on a major renovation, or build a new house.

All these ideas are included in my book 'An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses Volume 2'. If you want to jump ahead and get all the ideas now simply go to Amazon or your preferred online store and get your copy of the book. Perhaps even get the book as a present for your partner or friend. 

Hopefully these ideas will help you turn your house into the home you desire in the new year. Happy reading.
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Lack of space – illusion or reality

Lack of space is one of the biggest reason for embarking on a home building project. Obviously if there’s a need for an extra bedroom because of a growing family (additional children or elderly parents moving in) then there’re usually few options except to add another bedroom. 
​#homereno #homerenovationtips #homeremodeling 

But, frequently a lack of space is caused by:
  • An accumulation of junk and unused items. Do you really need all of that stuff? It’s probably time for a big sort through and tidy up! In fact selling those unused things may even bring in some extra much needed cash.
  • Untidy and badly packed cupboards. Tidying up clutter and cupboards will often free up additional space. A tidy home can be like a new home.
  • Lack of storage. Many homes lack proper storage, or the storage is poorly laid out. See the next article.
  • Furniture that’s too large or that’s not needed. Frequently when we move houses we take the furniture we had, which fitted our previous house nicely, and then try and cram it all into our new home which has different size and shaped rooms. Getting smaller furniture (which is just as functional) can free up floor space and make the room appear less cramped.
  • Get furniture that’s purpose made. This may seem expensive, but often purpose made furniture creates more useful space as it fits the area exactly.
  • Install fitted cupboards and get rid of freestanding wardrobes and dressers.

Conclusion

How can you create more space in your home? How can you make better use of the space in your home? Take a careful look through the rooms in your house. Are there things that can be tossed out? Can you arrange furniture and things better to create more room?

​In our next article we discuss ways to create more storage. Creating more space in your home with extra storage #homeimprovement #homeimprovementtips
Other Useful Articles:
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So, you want to live in a tiny house? Here's what to consider.
Bathroom Design Essentials - What You Should Consider When Designing, Building and Renovating Your Ultimate Bathroom - Part 1
Deciding what you want and what you need when planning and designing your new house

© 2021 This article is not to be reproduced for commercial purposes without written permission from the author.

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