The UK has some of the smallest homes in the modern world and new builds are only getting smaller
. No matter what age of home you live in it is very likely that you would appreciate more space or an extra room yet moving home may not be practical for many reasons. After all, moving home is very stressful and in a slow housing market it can take a very long time to make progress. For many homeowners there is only one viable option remaining; increase the size of your current home with an extension.
Even an extension is not quite straightforward; there are many ways of going about such a feat; you can extend into the loft, into the garage or into the garden. There are many benefits to each type of extension and there is no wrong way to go about making your decision, although in many circumstances the decision is effectively made for you. Some people will not have a garage and some lofts will be too full to be practically considered as new rooms; most people will however, have a garden.
The size of a garden does not really matter when it comes to thinking about extensions; after all you do not need to live in the garden, it is best to think of it as a bonus rather than a necessity although naturally many people do highly value their gardens. With a bricks and mortar extension you can expect to cause quite a mess in your garden and in your home; they are quite a sizeable undertaking and as such take both time and money. The end result of a home extension can be life changing and for some the disruption, cost and stress are worth it however, for many people it is not. Cowboy builders, planning disputes and neighbourhood feuds can all make what was a dream turn into a nightmare.
Fortunately there is one remaining option that gives you the extra space that you need with very little of the stress (or cost). This option is to install a conservatory; they are one of the most cost effective ways of increasing the size of your home and are now such a common home improvement that installers are able to fit them very quickly with little disruption. If you are interested in expanding your home then make sure you look at conservatories in Basingstoke, conservatories in Portsmouth and conservatories in Southampton.