Sometimes it may feel like there just isn’t enough room in a home. That’s when adding some extra square footage via a room addition can be ideal. But what happens when that’s not possible? Is it time to move? Not necessarily.
Creative remodels can add space to your home without actually having to add square footage. It’s more than just re-arranging the furniture that makes the home feel and look bigger. Instead it’s about space-saving designs and architecture that create open and flowing floor plans. It’s also about designing and using spaces in multiple ways.
Formal Dining Room Duals As Homework Area. Today, many people are using their formal dining space for other things, especially if they have a kitchen with an eating space. This formal area is often neglected most of the year except for those special occasions. If that’s the case, turning the dining area into a more universal space can be a great option to allow it to be user-friendly throughout the year.
Some homeowners are opting for doors that close off this area so that it can be used daily for a homework room and still be available for those occasional special gatherings. Adding custom cabinetry for the space to store more necessary items helps make this room more valuable.
Guest Room Becomes Media Center. Guest rooms are another part of the house that can add a lot of size when used for more than just the infrequent house guest. Often these rooms sit empty until visitors come to town. Ideally, your guest room can double as a media or entertainment center. Using an air mattress, pull-out couch, or wall-mounted bed to replace a regular bed will give you more space in the room.
You might opt for built-in cabinetry instead of a closet. Removing the closet gives you more room and you can still have storage space to help keep things off the floor and organized. This makes the room look bigger while having a place to put things and the built-in cabinetry can usually store more than the closet.
Bring down the walls. Older homes can be charming but sometimes they don’t have a spacious feel. You can start simply by having doors removed where they are not needed. Sometimes interior walls can be removed to create a flowing floor plan and open the space up so that nothing blocks a view. If the wall is necessary, you might try a pass-through or window to another room.
Add a small powder room. Having a small powder room can help with congestion in the home and offer a great solution to make use of an area such as an unused coat closet.
The ultimate garage. These days many people work from home and finding enough space is difficult. Turning your garage into a work space for your office or hobby area may be an ideal way to make the most of a small home without having to add a complete room addition.
The best way to know all the possibilities for you home is to seek out professional advice. Take a look at online social media sites like Pinterest to see what other creative homeowners are doing and then talk with industry experts to help you discover your best remodeling options. Visit our YouTube Channel to see how Marrokal Design & Remodeling is helping homeowners build their dream homes.