You’ve probably heard, seen or even lived in a home with a house extension before. These house extensions all tend to serve the same purpose, and may even look similar – to provide your property with more usable space and storage. But, what happens if you look outside the box when considering a house extension? There are many creative ideas for house extensions for Kiwi homes that break the contemporary mould!
With the help of Cowley Construction – experts in house extensions in Wellington – read on and embrace these ideas yourself:
Greenhouses and glass-lined conservatories are woefully underutilised in many New Zealand properties, when they actually make brilliant house extensions! With glass roofing and walls, these sizable spaces are bathed in natural light, and often have great temperature control if built with appropriate insulation in mind.
You can connect your indoor space to the great outdoors without exposing yourself to bugs and bad weather. From a secluded reading nook, to a space for verdant plants, or even a beautiful bedroom, the potential for a glass-lined conservatory as a house extension is almost limitless. We at Cowley Construction can of course advise on the construction and utilisation of such a space.
Whilst we have just warned our readers about exposing you and your extension to bugs and bad weather, this doesn’t mean that opting for an open-air deck rather than an enclosed space is a bad idea! An open-air deck is just as viable an extension as a conservatory or regular add-on. In New Zealand, outdoor living is ingrained into our very culture, and a well-designed deck gives you the opportunity to expand your living space into Mother Nature’s peaceful domain. Adding a pergola enables you to use this extension whatever the weather, too.
From seating and sofas to an outdoor home office, don’t limit yourself to what you think a house extension in Wellington or greater New Zealand should be. Thinking in tune with nature is always a good thing.
House extensions don’t even have to be connected to your house!
Create a separate, brand-new living space for your guests, for an office, or even for a teenager’s hideaway by investing in a quality sleep out. This is an extremely diverse installation that can be constructed from scratch in your garden. You do have to trek out to this house extension, but the benefits are worth it.
This space can be as sizable or as compact as you’d like. It also shares your home’s existing water and heating facilities, making it convenient and cost-effective.
At Cowley Construction, we’re extremely capable in building creative house extensions for homeowners across Wellington. If you want a truly one-in-a-million home, reach out to us today – a member of our experienced team would be thrilled to discuss our services with you.
