Life doesn’t stand still for long. Circumstances change. And you may have reached the point where the home you live in doesn’t quite live up to your requirements anymore. So, what’s the solution? Stick your beloved house on the market and find somewhere new to live? No, there’s no need for such dramatic action. You just need to add an extra bedroom onto what you’ve already got. Almost every home has the potential to expand, it’s just a case of finding the solution that works best for you and your family.
So, here’s the Cobbydale Construction guide to the benefits of adding a bedroom – and some of the best ways you can go about it.
Why People Add a Bedroom
For a Growing Family
We all need our own space and adding an extra bedroom is a great way to ensure everyone gets theirs.
To Boost Property Value
Ok, so you might be thinking about adding an additional bedroom because you don’t want to move. But who knows what the future holds? And more bedrooms are always appealing to prospective buyers. Current estimates suggest an extra bedroom could add as much as 10% to your property value.
Welcoming Guests
Are your overnight visitors sick of the lumpy futon or half deflated air bed? We all love having friends and family to stay – and an extra bedroom will give them the space and privacy they need. It’s also a fantastic option if you’re planning for the possibility of elderly relatives coming to live with you in the future.
Versatile Space
An extra bedroom doesn’t just have to be a bedroom. It can double up as anything you want: a home office, a gym, a chill out zone, or even just somewhere to use as extra storage. The possibilities are pretty much endless – but whatever you choose to use your new bedroom for, we’re confident you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Ways to Add a Bedroom to Your Home
The benefits of adding an extra bedroom are compelling, but the big question is – where is it going to go?
The Loft Conversion
If you’ve got a loft, this can be a great place to create an additional bedroom without losing any of your outside space. It just needs to be big enough and capable of supporting the extra weight. Usually much cheaper than a whole new extension, converting your loft is one of the most affordable ways to create the extra space you need. It can also be far less complicated than some of the other options as you won’t usually need planning permission. And because you’ll be using the existing structure and layout of your home, a loft conversion can often be completed in a fairly short space of time. Plus, the views from a loft bedroom can be pretty spectacular – and who doesn’t love a room with a view?
The Garage Conversion
Do you really need your garage? Converting it into a bedroom is another great cost-effective way to add that extra room. The main decision you’ll need to make here is if you want to go outwards, upwards, or use the space you already have?
Turning your existing garage into a bedroom is certainly the easiest way to go. Of course, it will need modifying to make it into a modern, usable living space, but like the loft conversion, it’s almost always more cost effective when you alter an existing structure.
Or, you could choose to extend your garage either outwards or upwards. Both are great options which come with their own unique set of pros and cons. For example, single thickness walls will need altering to support a room on top if you go upwards. And if you go outwards, you’ll need to consider things like the garden space you’ll be losing.
And whichever way you decide to go, if you do choose to use your garage for your extra bedroom, always make sure you obtain the correct planning permission.
Single or Double-Storey Extension
A whole new extension may not be the cheapest option, but it’s definitely the one that gives you the most control, has the biggest impact and offers a truly bespoke end result.
A single storey extension can create as much extra space as you need for your new bedroom (outside space permitting). And because you’re not limited by the confines of an existing structure, the size, shape and layout is completely up to you. Want to incorporate an en-suite? No problem. With a purpose built single-storey extension, you’re in complete control.
And if you really want to take things to another level (literally) – the double-storey extension is the ultimate way to transform the way you use your whole home. Because while your perfect new bedroom sits upstairs, the new downstairs space can be used for all manner of reconfigurations. You could extend the kitchen. Create a light and airy open plan living space. Or maybe add an additional reception room. A double-storey extension gives you way more than just the space for a new bedroom, it gives you the freedom to create a whole new way to live.
As ever, just make sure you get the correct planning permission before any work begins!
Ready to get started?
Adding an extra bedroom is a great option if you still love your home, but just need to re-invent it a little bit to make it work with your ever-changing lifestyle. And as we’ve seen there are a number of ways you can do this. It’s just a case of working out the right option for your existing home, your family’s needs, and your budget.
If you’d like to discuss how we could help add an extra bedroom to your home, get in touch with Cobbydale Construction today by filling out or simple onilne contact form.