Hi lovelies,

Home extensions not only create space but add value to your home. An extension requires some thought, but consider it an investment for the future. It’s up to you where you want to add that extra room. Popular ideas at the moment include trendy loft or basement conversions. You can use the extra room as an ensuite, game room, home office or a place to entertain your friends. There are a number of options that could work for you, so you just need to take some time to plan and think what could work best.

Of course, you need to also consider the financing of home extensions and renovations. There are a number of costs that are associated with these, from getting planning permissions, to paying the professionals to do the work, the tools, the equipment, and in some instances, some legal fees. So if you are planning on extending your home, this is certainly something to bear in mind.

If you’re already a homeowner, then you could use a site like MortgageCalculator.Org as a way to see what you can afford, if you were to remortgage to cover the costs of the extension, for example. Then you can see what your new monthly payments would be each month and what kind of money you’d have available to spend.

Without further ado, though here are some home extension ideas trending this year.

Loft conversion
Turn your loft into a home office, game room, or a place for your hobbies. If you take the shape of the roof and the space into consideration well, you can add a valuable new architectural feature to your home. Here are some examples of loft conversion ideas.

Home office

Make the most of the natural light you can get from third-story windows or a skylight in the roof and convert your loft into a home office. It’s the ideal spot to work from home. It’ll be much quieter and you’ll be able to distance yourself a little from any distractions. Learn more about converting your loft into a home office.

Game Room

For a more fun option, why not use your loft as a place for your hobbies or a game room? You can make it a kids’ room full of toys and larger games, or keep it as a place to play music or a home cinema.

Loft Bar

If you like entertaining then a loft bar could be a fun idea. Invite your friends for your own private cocktail hour. You can work with pretty much any loft space and you can use funny shaped alcoves or sloped ceilings for storage areas or seating.

Make sure you are well-informed and good to go with planning permission. Speak to an architect about more innovative loft conversion designs to suit your build.

Basement Extension
Extending your basement increases the size of your home by almost half. This will definitely add value, and you can use the extra space in the meantime. If you’re extending your home to sell, consult Altrua. Upgrade to the perfect new home for you.

A basement conversion makes a stylish addition to any home. Digging down also means that you won’t be extended the house outwards, so you’ll really be optimizing the space. Here are is a range of design ideas for your basement extension.

Basement cinema

Entertain your guests in a cozy, underground media room. Set up state-of-the-art equipment and enjoy the luxury of a home cinema.

Basement kitchen/living room

Why not create more communal space downstairs? You could convert your basement into an extra living room or kitchen.

Sunken Studio

If you’re an artist or musician, build a creative space to work. You could even consider a glass box extension to fill the room with light.

There are many creative and stylish ways you can extend your home. Choose the option that is right for you, and that works out as the best investment.