Bespoke Bungalows: Improve Your Property With Home Construction
There are many reasons why a bungalow could be the perfect home for you. If you are an elderly person, the challenge of stairs is eliminated. For families with younger children, the smaller space and layout make it easier to keep an eye on the kids. Cleaning isn’t so bad in a bungalow either as there is less space to clean.
But there are drawbacks to living in a bungalow. The most prominent and obvious one is the lack of space. Yet, there is a way around this issue, in fact, there are a couple, and moving house isn’t one of them.
So, how do you make a bungalow work better for you in terms of space? Our construction company in Norfolk recommend these home improvement methods.
WHAT IS A BUNGALOW?
To answer the above question, we first have to cover all the bases and understand what a bungalow is.
A bungalow is a house that is often on the smaller side as it usually features only one floor (unless it’s a chalet bungalow) and has no stairs. Most come with large front windows, an open-plan layout and limited square footage and floor space.
Small families or couples with no children in the house find this type of property appealing. And that’s because bungalows are usually easier to maintain than regular houses – with only one floor to worry about, keeping a bungalow tidy and clean is not too much of a challenge.
We also mentioned that bungalows are ideal for elderly people who need a more accessible home. With no stairs to navigate, that’s one less thing to worry about when mobility is more difficult.
IMPROVE SPACE WITH EXTENSION
One great way to create more space in your bungalow home is to add an extension onto the property. You’d be surprised how much difference even a small single-storey extension could make.
What’s great about a home extension is that there are so many different types to choose from – such as timber frame extensions or side extensions – and all of them provide that extra space you want for your bungalow. You can choose how big or small of a project you want to undertake: extend the kitchen space with a simple kitchen diner extension or go large with a double-storey extension.
CONVERT LOFT FOR EXTRA ROOM
The bedroom situation of a bungalow can be a tricky thing to face. You may be looking at having only 1-2 bedrooms. If you’re a growing family, having that extra bedroom could make the world of difference. What is one of the best ways to add another bedroom to a bungalow? Convert the unused space in the loft and make use of that space to provide you with the room you need most. Loft conversions in bungalows are popular home construction projects.
That being said, a bedroom isn’t the only room you can make from your loft. A home office, entertainment space, and cosy snug are all great options.
FINAL THOUGHTS
It’s no wonder bungalows are so desirable to some people. On the flip side, it is hard to argue against those who are not so keen on owning a bungalow. But, as we have discussed, there are solutions to the issue of lacking space.
At Bespoke Norfolk Group in Kings Lynn, we have first-hand experience on how a home can be transformed from its original state and turned into a dream property that fulfils the needs and desires of its occupants.
If you live in a bungalow or are considering purchasing one and would like to know more about how we can help your property suit you better, get in touch with us today.
