We’ve all spent the last several months spending a lot more time at home than we’re used to. During that time, if you’re anything like us, you will have been making a mental check-list of all the parts of your house that you want to change.
From grand sweeping alterations to the small ways you can brighten a room, the lockdown has left each of us with a notebook full of ideas to brighten our homes next year, and here are some big, and some small, ideas to get you started.
Turn That Garden Shed Into An Outdoor Living Area
One thing that lockdown has shown all of us is the importance of stepping out of your house every once in a while. With some hard work and a little imagination, your garden shed can become an office space, a media room, a games room, or even a bar area where you can step away from work and enjoy a nice drink at the end of the day. There’s a reason why garden shed conversion has been one of the most popular home improvement activities in recent memory: it can turn a dark space full of cobwebs into a cosy getaway you can’t wait to escape to.
Give Your Bathroom A Whole New Look
Committing to overhauling your bathroom can seem like an intimidating prospect, and in the wrong hands it can certainly become a bit of a nightmare. However, with just a few small steps, it can completely redefine the look and feel of your house and turn the bathroom into an elegant, luxurious refuge from the pressures of the outside world. You don’t have to commit to anything as drastic as a new bath or shower, why not think about what’s under your feet and lining the walls? Whether it’s the stylish elegance of Capietra tiles, the timeless, understated cool of Minoli tiles, or the refreshing feel of simple original style tiles, there are a wealth of choices to consider. If you want to browse some of these different styles, the collection at Hyperion Tiles have a stunning range. Their team can also offer advice on looks and take you through a range of beautiful options, so you can find the perfect solution for your new-look bathroom.
Turn The Living Room Into A Home Cinema
We have all been spending a lot of time in front of the TV over the last few months, catching up on old favourites, religiously tuning into Bake Off and Strictly, and doggedly working through our watch lists. If you’re a real film fan looking to make the most of your HD movie collection, why not make 2021 the year you finally commit to a real upgrade? There are, of course, several different levels which you can go to, ranging from investing in a projector and a high-quality sound bar to going to the whole hog and installing a movie screen, surround sound and even cinema-style seating. If you’ve missed heading to your local cinema, now is the time to bring the experience home, so get ready to dim the lights.
Convert The Garage
Has your garage become a dumping ground for old boxes and exercise equipment you no longer use? It’s time to take advantage of that space and think a little bigger. Could your garage become the perfect home office? If it’s next to the kitchen, consider knocking through the wall to create a bigger space for those family get togethers. If there’s nothing but space above the garage, consider whether adding a room on top of it could provide you with a beautiful spare room for visitors. With the proper planning and with some help from the proper consultants, there is limitless potential for turning that dead space into a fantastic new extension on your home.