Sometimes, you need to update your home. Adding home additions can give your living space a fresher atmosphere. This is something that must be thought out carefully, however. Good additions are effective when you consider their benefits and your needs. Marrokal Design & Remodeling explains what you can gain from the right additions.
Available Space
Before you consider home remodeling, ask yourself if you have enough space for the project. Are you willing to sacrifice a portion of your backyard or front porch for the remodel? Do you feel that it can lead to a complete house that you will enjoy?
With the right addition, you can discover how manipulation of your space can lead to more satisfaction. For example, you can relocate the kitchen closer to the living room, which can make it easier to prepare meals for family gatherings. Or, you can add a second bathroom upstairs, and keep the one downstairs for potential guests.
Simplify
Adding to your home can be simple, but useful. You don’t need to make multiple additions to get a nice granny flat. Instead, less is more. For example, sometimes adding a few feet of space in a spare bedroom can create plenty of extra space for possible tenants.
Alternatively, you can choose to remodel a room that is barely used instead of adding extra space. By rearranging the elements of an existing space, you can convert it from a spare, barely used room into a secondary suite that’s ready for occupancy at any time.
Matching Design
Sometimes, your new additions will clash with the entire house due to the old elements of the house. The quickest solution is to replace everything that you can without driving up the cost of your project.
You’ll need to pick out which designs clash with your additions the most and which ones don’t. After all, a total overhaul of the old elements may not be practical. Switch out the ones that clash with the new additions, and then ask your interior design contractor how to make what’s left behind work with the new elements.
To learn more about getting a granny flat or other kinds of home additions, call Marrokal Design & Remodeling today at (619) 441-9300. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule your in-home complimentary consultation. We are located in San Diego and serve nearby areas, including La Jolla and Poway.
