Looking for ways you can improve your home? One of the best ways to not only improve your home but also increase its worth is through extensions. At Varli Building, we offer expert home extension services on the Gold Coast that will take your house and enhance it into something truly magnificent. Here are 5 fantastic ideas to extend your home and add real value.
1) Sunroom
Having a sunroom can be a wonderful addition to your home. A sunroom is a glass-enclosed extension that is akin to a covered patio but is protected from the elements by glass windows and doors on all sides. This allows you to enjoy the outdoors and also catch some natural light without having to deal with wind, rain, insects and other nuisances that might come with sitting on an exposed patio.
A sunroom can not only serve as a peaceful and welcoming space to hang out, but it can also be a place to get warm during the colder months as the sun will warm up the room, creating something of a greenhouse effect inside.
Generally speaking, a sunroom ‒ or conservatory, as some might call it ‒ is best situated on the north side of the house to get the most amount of sunlight all year-round.
2) Home Office
Ever since the outbreak of Covid-19, working from home has become far more common for many people. Therefore, building a home office in your existing home could add significant value.
Ideally, you would want the space to be comfortable, well-lit and have ample storage for all of your office equipment. The space should be designed in such a way that it is away from noisy areas of the house so that you can concentrate, have meetings and get your work done without any distractions.
3) Outdoor Living Area
Having a great outdoor living area, such as a patio or deck, is a must-have for any Australian who truly wants to enjoy the lifestyle and weather that come with living on the Gold Coast. By extending your outdoor living space, you can improve your quality of life by enhancing your ability to host guests or simply enjoy your own property even more.
Outdoor living areas could include things such as a fire pit or an outdoor entertainment area where barbecues and socials can be held in comfort.
4) Extended Bathrooms
By extending your bathrooms and adding extra space, you can significantly improve the quality of life in your home. You might want to extend an existing bathroom to add extra features such as a shower or bath or you might want to add an entirely new bathroom where one did not exist before.
Either way, bathrooms are seldom a wasted investment and will always drive the value of the property up, as they are one of the first things that buyers will look at when assessing a home.
6) Extended Kitchen
Improving your kitchen by extending it is another worthy investment that will always pay off. A big and welcoming kitchen will make your home feel more inviting and also attract a higher selling price.
A cramped kitchen can have a negative impact on the quality of family interactions and the overall enjoyment of living in the house, as well as hinder the social aspect of meal preparation and shared dining experiences. Therefore, extending the kitchen to allow for more space and functionality is never a bad idea.
Here at Varli Building, we offer expert home extension services on the Gold Coast that can transform your current house into your dream home. Contact us now to start the process.