{"id":7441,"date":"2016-06-14T15:46:13","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T15:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=7441"},"modified":"2018-02-16T08:53:00","modified_gmt":"2018-02-16T08:53:00","slug":"how-to-renovate-your-tired-old-home-to-make-it-feel-brand-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-renovate-your-tired-old-home-to-make-it-feel-brand-new\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Renovate Your Tired Old Home to Make it Feel Brand New"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>With average <a href=\"http:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/average-house-price-passes-300000-mark-for-the-first-time-a6942946.html\">house prices now pushing over \u00a3300,000<\/a> in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.propertyrescue.co.uk\/about-property-rescue\/home-buyers-news\/entryid\/1179\/why-is-your-house-not-selling-the-lighter-side-of-real-estate\/\">a vendors market<\/a> there has never been a better time to upgrade your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a>. Like the equivalent of a holiday \u2018staycation\u2019 why leave the home you have when you can <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Renovation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/renovation\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/renovation;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.06b49c;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Renovation\" >renovate<\/a> it for a fraction of the cost and stress of moving into a new one? This article will run through the best renovations you can make to boost your humble abode into a show home that is guaranteed to sell on the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Market (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/market-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/market_economics;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Market_(economics)\" >market<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Go Open Plan<\/h2>\n<p>A great way to modernise your home is to go open-plan. This type of build has become incredibly popular in recent years and it\u2019s clear to see why. Open-plan spaces not only encourage more sociable living, but they make better <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Use (law)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/use-law\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/use_law;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05r4j5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Use_(law)\" >use<\/a> of small spaces. Easier to navigate for disabled people, fewer walls also equal more natural light, which in turn is good for your mental health and makes for an all-round more pleasant living area.<\/p>\n<p>To go about converting your home into an open <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"plans\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/plan\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/plan;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.018jrr;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Plan\" >plan<\/a> layout, you will need to knock through walls. Almost any wall can be knocked down and replaced with steelwork. Just bear in mind that the longer the span of the wall, the larger the steelwork needed (and the greater the cost).<\/p>\n<p>We advise <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Eminent domain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/eminent-domain\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/eminent_domain;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0127bq;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Eminent_domain\" >taking<\/a> some time to figure out which walls need to go in order to make best use of the space available.<\/p>\n<h3>Where do I start?<\/h3>\n<p>Begin by hiring a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Surveying\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/surveying\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/surveying;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0gjm7;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Surveying\" >surveyor<\/a> to draw up <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Floor plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/floor-plan\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/floor_plan;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02sp3v;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Floor_plan\" >floor plans<\/a>. This will give you a fresh look at the layout of your home, including angles, and dimensions. From there, you can decide whether it is practical to create a larger master <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"bedrooms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/bedroom\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/bedroom;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02_58j;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Bedroom\" >bedroom<\/a> with an <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Bathroom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/bathroom\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/bathroom;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01j2bj;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Bathroom\" >en-suite<\/a> bathroom, or create that <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/kitchen\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/kitchen;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0d4wf;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Kitchen\" >kitchen<\/a>-dining area you\u2019ve always wanted.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need an architect?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecture.com\/FindAnArchitect\/FAAHome.aspx\">Hiring an architect<\/a> may not be necessary for a simple knock-through. However, you should bear in mind that doing so might help to prevent things going wrong later on.<\/p>\n<p>Working with an architect from the early design stages to completion might also help you to make use of the space. Ultimately, your decision to hire an architect and indeed a builder will depend on your experience with DIY and your budget. If your budget is tight and hiring an architect and a builder is not possible, you can still <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2009\/jul\/25\/open-plan-living-budget\">create an open-plan living space<\/a>. You will just have to be resourceful from where you get your materials from.<\/p>\n<h2>Add a wet room<\/h2>\n<p>Wet <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Room\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/room\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/room;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.06ht1;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Room\" >rooms<\/a> are super-stylish and perfect for creating a contemporary look and feel in your home. They\u2019re also great on a practical level. If you have a small bathroom, removing the bath will create lots more space. While this <em>will<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thisismoney.co.uk\/money\/experts\/article-2715366\/I-want-replace-bath-one-bed-flat-shower-Will-affect-value-I-decide-sell.html\">reduce the resale value<\/a> &#8211; as buyers typically like their <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >property<\/a> to have a bath &#8211; if you don\u2019t plan on reselling anytime soon, you should go for it. The lack of a shower tray or screen means they\u2019re also easier to clean. Consider adding a wall-hung sink and toilet into the mix, to make cleaning even easier!<\/p>\n<p>Adding a wet room as a second bathroom is also a great way to increase the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Value (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/value-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/value_economics;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0bhr4z;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Value_(economics)\" >value<\/a> of your home, if you have the space and budget. Despite being widespread in Europe, they are yet to catch on in the UK, making your property unique.<\/p>\n<h2>Paint the walls white<\/h2>\n<p>Painting your walls white may seem like the easy option, yet doing so is great way to make your room feel larger, and to make the best use of natural light. White walls are also classic and will therefore never go out of style. They\u2019re also versatile; you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/design-decorate\/color\/g304\/white-walls\/\">add touches of character to your white walls<\/a> with coloured stencils or stripes. You can also colourful floor rugs to offset the neutral feel and warm up the room.<\/p>\n<p>South-facing rooms are subject to the most intense sun during the daytime, regardless of the time of year. White walls are a good way to cool these spaces, but just make sure you are painting over clean plaster. Dents, rough plaster and wallpaper don\u2019t look good with a lick of paint over them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With average house prices now pushing over \u00a3300,000 in a vendors market there has never been a better time to upgrade your home. Like the equivalent of a holiday \u2018staycation\u2019 why leave the home you have when you can renovate<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-renovate-your-tired-old-home-to-make-it-feel-brand-new\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":7443,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[31,84,373,28,521],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Blueclaw-advertorial-image.png","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/how_to_renovate_your_tired_old_home_to_make_it_feel_brand_new","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7441"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7441"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7441\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14668,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7441\/revisions\/14668"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7441"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=7441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}