A home extension, carried out by a professional team like us here at DB Joinery, can be a great way to add value to your home or property, while also increasing the living space within your property too. This makes a home extension a fantastic option for property developers, people looking to sell and maximise their return, or families who may have outgrown their existing property, and now need more room. But what are the home extension options that can add the most space? And which home extension option should you consider?
What are the home extension options that can add the most space?
There are a number of different home extension options that can add a significant amount of space to your property. These include:
- Double storey home extensions
- Wrap around home extensions
- Garage extensions
Double storey home extensions
One of the most popular home extension options for increasing the amount of space available within the home is the double storey extension. This involves extending both the ground and first floors of the home, increasing the available space on both the ground and upper floor. This can be used for extending the living room or kitchen, as well as adding a new bedroom, or bathroom, or both. This means that you can add twice the space to your property, without reducing your garden space by twice as much.
This is an extension option that typically requires planning permission from your local authority, as this will alter the outside appearance of your property pretty significantly, and there may be rules in place regarding what you can carry out.
Wrap around home extensions
Another popular home extension option that can make a significant difference to the amount of space in your home is the wrap around extension. This is a home extension option that encircles a significant portion of the existing house, usually extending from the rear around one or both sides. This option is very effective for creating open plan living spaces or for integrating new rooms seamlessly into the existing layout. This type of home extension is renowned for its versatile design and functionality, being suitable for a wide range of purposes including kitchen expansions, dining areas, or additional living rooms.
In terms of planning, a wrap around home extension needs to take into account the structural layout of the property, and any neighbouring buildings. This can help to ensure compliance with building regulations and planning permissions.
Garage extensions
One home extension option that shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to increasing the amount of space available is the garage extension. This involves converting or extending an existing garage space, connected to the home, into a habitable room. On the ground floor this can become a key part of a kitchen or living room extension, while expanding into the space above the garage can add a bedroom, bathroom or home office. This option is very cost effective when you compare it to building entirely new structures, and as such, this can provide a convenient way to integrate additional living space without significantly altering the home’s exterior appearance.
An honourable mention for loft conversions
Finally, a loft conversion is not a home extension option that can really compete for the title of adding the most space. However, this can use space in the attic that would otherwise be wasted, or used only for storage, turning this into usable space. This is a great way to maximise the space available in your property, without losing any outdoor space at all.
Whether you’re looking for a double storey extension, or a loft conversion, we are the number one choice in Preston, and the surrounding area, here at DB Joinery! We are the team you can trust with your home extension. From the initial consultation to the final building work, we will work with you every step of the way, to ensure that your new home extension will meet all of your requirements. Why not get in touch today to find out more information?