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Maximising value when extending
Space Savers
Think about the current uses in each area of your home. Are you making the most of the space you already have? Is there anywhere that uses could double up, giving you more value from the same space? Think office or study in the area under the stairs or, as in the proposals for Majella's house in Carlow, the Jack and Jill bathroom, turning ordinary bedrooms into en-suites.
Future Prospects
Bear in mind the target market for your property, if you were to sell at a later date -- don't make changes so specific to your own needs that they might alienate future buyers. For example, if yours is a family home then the multi-function family kitchen & living space is top of the list -- better still if it opens onto a good sized garden -- along with a utility room and perhaps a downstairs wc.
Silver Lining
With commercial housing construction almost at a standstill, builders are looking around for other sources of work and offering very competitive prices, making this the ideal time to be carrying out work to your home.
