COLLABORATIVE POST | One of the things you’ll notice as your family gets bigger and your kids get older is the sheer amount of stuff that everyone seems to accumulate. And with that, comes the need to create more space because, even with regular trips to the charity shop and recycling centre, there’s a never-ending tide of clothes, books and plastic food containers with missing lids. (Where do the lids go? Nobody knows.)
But finding extra space isn’t just about physical comfort – it’s about preserving your family’s mental wellbeing too. Whether you’re tripping over toys in the hallway, struggling to find a suitable spot for their homework, or just need a bolt hole for some peace and quiet, resolving your lack of space will totally transform day-to-day family life.
3 Effective Ways to Create More Space for Your Family
Doing a space audit and keeping track for a month of how exactly you use your current space and where there’s potential for change can be useful, but if you’ve reached the point where your family simply needs more space, you’ve got a few main options.
Move to a Bigger House
This might sound obvious, but it can sometimes take a while before the reality of needing to move sinks in. It’s a big decision, so not to be taken lightly, but it has the potential to make a huge difference. Moving to a new house doesn’t necessarily mean more bedrooms or even a large living space, it could mean extras like a garage or large loft space that allow you to more conveniently store everything that doesn’t currently have a permanent home.
If the situation has become overwhelming and you’re wondering how to sell your house fast, then take a look at cash buyer options like We Buy Any Home. Not only will they give you a free cash offer in minutes, but it’s a guaranteed sale where you choose the completion date – much simpler and faster than the traditional way of selling a house.
Rework or Expand Your Current Space
This could be a simple extension or it could mean taking a look at how you use your home and where there might be the scope to rearrange things. For example, perhaps you have a huge bedroom, but not enough bathroom space. Could you sacrifice some bedroom for an extra shower room to ease the pressure in the mornings?
A lot of families will find they have a dead space somewhere in the house that isn’t being maximised – a local builder or architect will be able to advise on ways to rework the space you have or extend if needs be. Sometimes, seemingly small structural changes can yield significant functional improvements.
Don’t Forget Your Outside Space
If you have a decent-sized outdoor space then you could think about creating an extra room in your garden. Typically, this would be a garden office, or something for a specific purpose like a studio space, music room or mini library.
Garden rooms can be more affordable than you think and can be made totally waterproof with electricity and heating too – this certainly isn’t a case of moving your office desk to the shed and huddling under a blanket! Garden rooms work particularly well for offices as it also helps to separate work and home life more physically, helping with that ever elusive work/life balance.
For more practical storage-focused options, a gable shed can also be a smart addition, offering extra space for tools, seasonal items, or household overflow without the cost of a full extension.
These outdoor solutions often prove more affordable than traditional home extensions with the added bonus that they also add value to your property, without the disruption associated with internal renovations.
So, whichever way you decide to go, know that you don’t have to settle for being cramped and frustrated. There will more than likely be an option to create more space for you family that suits your circumstances and your budget. All it takes is a bit of creative thinking.
* This is a collaborative post – please see my Disclaimer.
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