The holidays are over. The decorations are put away. Friends and family have gone back to their houses. Now it’s time to take a breath and ask yourself: is there enough room for everything? If your storage closets are full and your home felt cramped with all the people, consider ways to expand your living space. It could be as easy as decluttering an existing room or as complicated as building an addition. Here are some reno ideas to kick start your year.

Converting a Space

If you already have a basement, attic, or garage, these areas could transform into addition living spaces. The trick is to clean them out. If they’re currently overpacked with storage, it’s time to start planning some major decluttering. If you’re having trouble getting rid of certain things, just remember that they’ve been in storage for however long, and you may have even forgotten about them. Then think about how much better the space will be when it’s optimized into an office, bedroom, or other usable area.

Building an Addition

Whether you want to add a second story, bump out a room, or enclose a patio into a sunroom, this option requires more planning than a simple decluttering session. However, adding square-footage to your home can help increase both your space and property value. It can also help accommodate more friends at a gathering, more family when needed, and more to enjoy on a daily basis.

Smart Design

You don’t have to declutter or do any demo to add more space. Easily optimize the area you already have by maximizing functionality.

• Built-in bookcases, floor-to-ceiling shelving, and furniture with hidden storage provides multifunctional solutions.
• Create the visual illusion of more space by painting walls and ceilings a light color, installing large mirrors to reflect light, and layering lighting with floor lamps and wall sconces.
• Pull furniture away from walls and use pieces with higher legs to reveal more floor space.
• Utilize outdoor space with a pergola, kitchen, or a fire pit and cozy seating.

Help keep your home more comfortable and less constricting by limiting clutter and bulky furniture that no longer suits your needs. If you need help removing these items from your home, contact JDog Junk Removal & Hauling today.