Top Ideas for Squamish Home Renovations
Having a home in beautiful Squamish BC is a dream come true for many, but perhaps your home needs a few final touches to make it everything you ever hoped for. Fortunately, that is where renovation comes in.
Renovating your home allows you to add extra living space, make rooms more comfortable or efficient, and increase the overall value. If you are interested in doing some renovations but want to go beyond simply finishing your basement, here are the top ideas for Squamish home renovations from First Peak Contracting.
• Add a Mudroom. Are you tired of seeing dirty trail running shoes, riding gear, or rain gear piled up around the door? Are wet jackets and umbrellas making puddles on the floor? Worse, is all of that being brought through the house? A mudroom is the answer.
A mudroom is often located by the garage or backdoor and is an entry space where wet and dirty items can be removed before continuing into the house. It can contain shelves for storing items, hooks to hang coats, bags, umbrellas, and more. Some may also locate their washer and dryer in the mudroom.
• Storage Space. If you are an outdoorsy type, you may find it useful to have a room where you can store your gear, whether that be your bicycle, backpack, or other items that look out of place inside the house proper. This can keep the rest of the house cleaner and less cluttered.
• Covered Outdoor Space. When you are living in Squamish, chances are pretty good that you will want to spend lots of time outside. Having a covered outdoor space allows you to enjoy the scenery while still having some protection from the elements.
• Adding an Extra Room. Adding an additional room is always a popular choice. Consider turning your garage into an exercise room. During 2020, many would have enjoyed having an at-home exercise room when they were unable to go to their local gym.
You could also consider turning the garage into another bedroom, a playroom, or a game room.
• Update Your Kitchen. The kitchen is often called the “heart of the home,” and updating it in terms of appearance or functionality (or both) is often the first big renovation that many homeowners will make. Relocate your appliances, add an island counter, or whatever suits your fancy.
• Turn Your Front Porch into a Sunroom. Aside from being a beautiful addition to your home that increases your home’s value and lets you enjoy splendid views of your surroundings, adding a sunroom offers other benefits. You gain more living space, obviously, but you may also reduce your energy bill. Even on cloudy days, your sunroom will offer enough light to enjoy indoor activities and see clearly, making it a great family space. It is also a terrific location for your plants!
Some also suggest that spending time in the natural light your sunroom provides health benefits such as lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and a stronger immune system.
• Bump-Out Addition. A bump-out addition is a small extension of a room to provide additional footage. Less expensive than other traditional extensions, these additions can make a room seem more spacious or more comfortable. Some possibilities include adding a bump-out to a kitchen for more counter space, creating a window nook in your living room, or adding a walk-in closet.
Any of these top ideas for Squamish home renovations can add immensely to the enjoyment of your home. If you are considering one of these or any other renovation ideas in Squamish, contact First Peak Contracting today and one of our team members will be happy to assist you.