Grand Ideas for 2015

Home Improvement Ideas

We can all admit to watching Grand Designs and admiring those who’ve created incredible homes that have pushed the boundaries of modern building.

Although many of you may not have the budget or the patience for big builds, we know that there is always room for a few improvements, and what better time to start your own project than the beginning of the year.

Now that those hard first few months of the year are finally over, I’m sure like us you’re looking to the long list of home improvements that you’ll be conquering over the Easter weekend.

It may just include cutting the grass and giving the garden fence a lick of paint, but we also know that it might mean making your house feel more like home and starting those renovation projects you’ve been putting off.

So where will you begin?

Start Small

Like with any project don’t forget to tell yourself that Rome wasn’t built in a day.

With any improvements you’re looking to make, ensure to give yourself a realistic time frame of when this is going to happen and how long it will take.

Sometimes what you think might be just a day job can turn into a few months later kind of job.

Rather than jumping in at the deep end start small.

What do you need the most, and what would make life at home more comfortable?

If you’ve been suffering with draughty windows and a cold house throughout the winter, perhaps now is the time to get them replaced.

We provide both double glazing and triple glazing, that can keep the cold air out and the warm air in.

That way, when the cold spells come again, which knowing British weather comes more often than we like, you’ll be ready.

Just making small changes like this will make a big difference in how you feel about your home.

Besides there’s nothing better than coming home to a warm house.

Think Outside the Box

If you’re feeling the need for more space there are many options out there that can give you this without the fuss of moving house.

Conservatories can provide room for the entire family to enjoy, but if you’re looking for something more specific, maybe a baby on the way?

Then loft conversions are fast becoming the more manageable approach to spacious living.

Light, airy and very modern, lofts can make great rooms when styled correctly with the best light enhancing fittings.

The Velux windows that we provide can transform a dark space into one that has more light than the entire house put together.

The room might be small but when it’s well designed to create the most from every drop of sunlight you won’t be able to tell.

Creating an environment with light is just one of the many benefits that Velux windows give to a room, and rather than feel stressed with the complexities of big builds such as extensions. Lofts provide a simpler solution that fits more naturally with the house aesthetics.

Ask Permission

Of course with any kind of building there will always be rules and regulations you will have to follow.

We know that this can often put people off as it sounds like too much hard work.

But asking for planning permission has now become a far simpler process than it used to be, and when you’ve done your part you can feel excited that your ideas can come to life.

No matter the project you can easily find out the type of permission you need. So don’t be put off by plans. It’s the first step to your grand design.

DIY or Go Pro

We know that a big question on many of your minds with big projects, is whether to give it a go yourself or to hire a professional tradesman.

Although some things can be easily done on your own, we would always recommend in investing in a highly qualified tradesman.

If you do thorough research and even read reviews of their work, a professional can make the difference between a quality job and one that might look less desirable.

Certified professionals like ourselves are there to ensure that the job is done to the best standard possible, and that the job gets done efficiently.

When you hire a professional you can be assured that you’ll be left delighted with your home improvement, without ever having to get your hands dirty.

Why not talk to us today about your grand ideas for 2015?