There is something about us as humans that drive us to want more space all the time. We require more space around our businesses and we definitely want more space around our homes. If there is only you and your partner, then your space needs diminish somewhat but if it is your intention to have a much larger family then the one thing that you’re going to run out of quickly is more space. This is why you have to try some out-of-the-box thinking because the space is already there and it just needs for you to come up with an idea of how to utilise it best.
First of all, you could talk to one of your local farm shed builders to discuss erecting such a building around your property as it could act as your garage, the laundry and extra space for putting everything else that you can’t keep inside your home. This is just one example on how you can create more space within and around your home here in Australia and the following are some others.
- Maybe consider a loft conversion – If you have a loft or what is commonly known as an attic in your home, it seems increasingly unlikely that you actually utilise the space properly. All items of clothes are probably up there and it’s where you store the Christmas tree until you need to take it down once a year. For all other times, it is sitting vacant and this could be the perfect place to create a large bedroom with a skylight in the roof or maybe two smaller ones.
- Think about an extension – This is something that you will in all likelihood have to apply for planning permission for but it can create that extra room for your teenager that they have been crying out for. It won’t be as simple as erecting your farm shed but it will be a permanent fixture and so can be turned into anything like a study for example later on when your teenager flies the nest.
- Have another look at the floor plans – Many people overlook space that they already have and it is there if they just had it in front of them so that they could see it. This is why it makes perfect sense to get a copy of the floor plan for your complete property and then talk with your partner about the many possibilities that could be available to you.
Also think about the rooms that you currently have and if you are using them to their best capacity. If you live in a two-storey property then there is space under your stairs that is probably boarded-up and so is not being used to its full potential. Look at the size of your dining room and then your living room, and maybe think about bringing the both of them together to share the space. These are some ideas and there are numerous more to consider.
