The Benefits of Home Extensions 

Home extensions are some of our largest projects here at WIHM Renovation Inc.  They require planning and a lot of dedication from both the homeowner and our workers.  With their growing popularity, it may cause you to consider extending your own home.  In this article, we will examine the benefits of home extensions. and explore why they are so popular, particularly in Quebec.

The Key Benefits of Home Extensions

Avoid The Need To Relocate

We all know that moving is stressful and can become quite expensive.  If the reasons behind moving include a lack of space in the current home, a home extension is the perfect solution.  (As a bonus, it is less costly!)

Moving costs, realtor fees, adjusting to new surroundings, moving away from family and friends, and an entirely new home to pay for?  All of this adds up quickly (emotionally and financially)!  Instead, stay at your current location in the home that you have put time and money into.  Think of all of the memories you have made in this home.  Now, think of all the new ones that can be created with the help of a home extension!  

Create Your Dream Home

A home extension can turn your “nearly there” home into your dream home without starting from square one.  We are sure there are many aspects of your home that you love.  Home extensions allow you to build off the components of the home you already love and simply improve upon them.  

More Living Space

Is there a room that you especially love to spend time in, but find it is too small?  Do you need more space as your family grows?  The solution to both of these predicaments can be found with increased living space.

Home extensions allow for extra rooms to be added to better accommodate whatever your needs may be. Are there hopes for having a bigger family? Do your hobbies require more living space? Do you simply feel cramped in the existing space? An extra bedroom, exercise room, playroom, or bathroom can make all the difference.  

Accommodating Guests

A trend that has been growing over the past few years is open-plan kitchen areas.  Gatherings are often easier to host when the kitchen area is expanded to include a dining area.  Friends and family will love coming together in your home.  You may even become known for your great hosting and entertaining!

Functionality

Home extensions can significantly improve the functionality of a home by improving the flow of the home. For many, this involves adding a kitchen or dining area, a home office, a laundry room, a playroom, or a home gym. Whether you need room for children’s toys or more space for additional appliances and/or storage, home extensions are extremely beneficial.

Having more space for an entryway, closets, or a designated mudroom can also make a significant difference in a home. Particularly, in how the space is used.  With shoes, coats, and other gear needed for time outdoors, one’s space can quickly become cluttered.  Even the most organized person can run out of room!  The addition of even a bit of extra space can make a large improvement on the home’s overall environment.

Popular Home Extensions

The reason behind wanting (or needing) a home extension depends on each person and/or family.  However, a few projects are more in demand than others.  This includes the following:

Sunrooms

Sunrooms are also gaining popularity as a method of providing the home and its residents with year-round natural light.  This is especially true in locations that experience all four seasons, like Quebec. 

This type of home extension allows homeowners to enjoy the outdoors year-round, regardless of the weather.  During the cold Winter months, sunrooms enable individuals to enjoy the benefits of the sun’s light on their mental health without needing to be exposed to the elements.  

How the room is used is entirely up to the homeowner as well.  While many use a sunroom as an area to relax in, it can double as an office or dining room.  Sunrooms are versatile and are a great way to increase the home’s resale value if designed well.

Master Bedroom

Whether you enjoy hosting others or not, you deserve to have a private room to call your own.  By adding a master bedroom, you will have more space to relax after a long day.  Not to mention, they provide more space for walk-in closets or a private balcony. Many add this space to make room for an ensuite bathroom that can include a jacuzzi, bathtub, or larger shower.

Master bedrooms are a smart decision in terms of a home’s resale value. They are also a smart solution if you wish to age in place.  If your current house is truly your forever home, a first-floor master bedroom home extension makes the home more accessible.  A master bedroom can make aging in place a more realistic option. Especially so, if the range of a person’s mobility becomes a concern later on. Overall, master bedrooms are a wise investment. They enhance one’s overall quality of life while enabling them to remain in their home.

Walk-In Pantry

Kitchens are the heart of the home.  In many cases, they are also the rooms that require the most renovation due to a lack of space.  It’s quite common for homeowners to wish they had more storage space for their food products.  

The solution?  A walk-in pantry for extra kitchen storage!  A walk-in pantry provides kitchens with more storage space than traditional cabinets and even smaller pantries.  With a growing number of families buying items in bulk, more space is especially beneficial.  

Adding shelving and storage is one of the fastest ways to reduce a kitchen’s clutter.  Smaller appliances that would otherwise take up space on the counters can now have designated spots in the walk-in pantry.  With the option of including drawers, pull-out shelves, and other storage solutions, smaller appliances such as blenders, air fryers, and microwaves can have their own space.  This alone provides more room for actual food preparation and cooking.

As with many other home extensions, walk-in pantries have the potential to increase the home’s value.  A growing number of homebuyers have a walk-in pantry on their “must-have” lists for their future home.  

Improve Your Living Space with Home Extensions

As we’ve seen from the above benefits, home extensions are a great way to increase living space, improve functionality, and potentially increase a property’s value.  This saves money by avoiding the alternative option of moving. And, they are especially beneficial for both growing families and aging individuals.  

WIHM Renovation

Are you looking for a cost-effective way to tailor your home to suit your needs?  A home extension with WIHM Renovation may be exactly what you want!  Not only can we achieve the layout you’ve always wanted, but we can help your home grow with you and your evolving needs.  The comfort and ease you feel in your home will greatly improve. We are confident that it will be evident quite quickly that a home extension was the wise decision.

With WIHM Renovation, we provide all the knowledge and experience needed to make the experience a smooth process.  From planning and renovating to adding finishing touches, we ensure you’re left with the results you want. We will be with you throughout every stage of the project.  Contact us today at (450) 452-9990 or email us at office@wihmrenovation.com. Our dedicated staff will get back to you shortly!