If you’re planning a home improvement this year to transform your home, it can be overwhelming to start with. With so much to consider and so many options, it’s important to get the planning right before you start.
Plan around your family
Gather your ideas and decide what it is you want. Do you need more space for your growing family? Maybe you want more efficient windows to help reduce your energy bills? At this stage, advice from family and friends can be extremely helpful. Especially if they have had the same home improvement done and can make recommendations. However, remember that one size doesn’t fit all. What suits their home could be very different to what will work with yours and this also applies with your own taste and style.
What’s important to you?
Priorities should be one of the first things on your list when planning a home improvement. Do you want to add value to your property as an investment for the future? Are you trying to improve the aesthetics of your home to make it look more attractive or is insulation an issue for you? Inefficient windows and conservatories can make your home feel draughty but it’s easy to correct this. When deciding on these you should also give some serious thought to your budget. How much can you realistically afford? Make sure you’re aware of all the costs involved in any home improvement and confirm that these are included in your quote.
Design your way
If a conservatory or orangery is what you have your heart set on, make sure you know what you’ll be using it for. This will ensure you are making the right choice as well as helping in the design process. Make sure you are making the most of your available space before extending so you can make the most of your new addition. If it’s to become an extra living or dining room, you might want it to be flooded with light with a lantern roof. Open-plan is another option many homeowners find appealing. A bespoke shaped conservatory would work well with this as you can create different areas that flow within your home.
Modern or traditional?
Have you thought about the style you are trying to create? If you have a traditional or country home, is this a style you want to maintain or add to a modern property? Aluminium is the perfect choice for those who want to add a 21st century feel to their home. Aluminium frames are slimmer than other choices so give an ultramodern appearance. uPVC windows with a woodgrain foil would complement a home looking to retain its charming character.
Leave it all to us
Do you need planning permission? If you’re just replacing your windows or doors this won’t be an issue. However, certain extensions that extend the volume of your home by more than 15% will require prior permission. Also, if you live in a conservation area, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a listed building, certain restrictions will also apply. Our team at Win-Dor can help with this and give you the right advice.
Don’t close your mind to other possibilities
If you have a large family or work from home, any disruption could be inconvenient for you. Before you have any work done, find out exactly how long it will take and how disruptive this will be to your life. Remember to be open minded. You might have a plan in your head of how you want your home to be. When you see the wealth of options available to you, you might change your mind.
Here to help with all aspects of planning a home improvement
Here at Win-Dor, we will give you honest advice and discuss fully your requirements for your new home improvement. Our team is what makes us special; unlike other local companies we are small enough to give each home our full attention. But we are big enough to undertake any job and have a lot of resources behind us. Talk to us today to see how we can help turn your plans into a reality.
