When Remodeling Think Not So Big
“”It is my fervent hope that you’ll discover that the house of your dreams is actually hiding right where you live today.” Sarah Susanka
Not So Big Remodeling: Tailoring Your Home for the Way You Really Live
Suskana’s “Not so Big” series of books returns you to the time when homes were quaint bungalows with quality craftmanship. Sarah Suskana gets you thinking about how to use the wasted unused space in your home for better purposes. After reading her books you will understand Susanka’s vision and discover better uses for the nooks and crannies in your “not so big” home.
“Walk through your house and consider rooms that are rarely used.”
Is your living room rarely used because your family room is where everyone congregates? Do you use your formal dining room once a year because your breakfast room is more family friendly? Often these underused rooms can be repurposed.
Living rooms can be transformed into a much needed office with built in desks and cabinets. A murphy bed hidden in the cabinets could turn the office into a bedroom. A window in your new office may have a cozy built in window seat for reading. The window seat would be used to hide unsightly storage.
“Can spaces be combined?”
Could your dining room which is adjacent to a powder room become a master on the main? A pocket door could be added to connect the room to the powder room. Walls can be moved to add space for a walk in shower.
If you still need a powder room for guests, the shower could be hidden behind a double closet door. In a two bedroom home, a dining room transformed into a master on the main adds more resale value.
“Need a laundry room?”
Consider using part of a room adjacent to a room with plumbing such as a bathroom or kitchen. Stackable washers and dryers can be hidden in an area the size of a small closet leaving the rest of the room for its original purpose.
“Desperate for a walk-in closet in your bungalow?”
Add a connecting doorway between your bedroom with an adjoining room. Shelving and a window seat with storage will complete the transformation.
After reading Susanka’s books, your mind will open up to possibilities of your “not so big” home. You will save on any remodeling project by applying her ideas. Her concepts are budget friendly and will add to the enjoyment of your new spaces.
“Need help implementing your remodeling ideas?”
Supra Remodeling helps metro Atlanta homeowners find hidden spaces and repurpose rooms in their homes. Call us at 770-608-0021 today for a free consultation and estimates for your remodeling project.
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