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Canaan Builders. November 25th, 2023

Renovations: It’s Your Home, Only Better!

Your home should reflect your lifestyle and serve your family with every square inch. Today’s post shares just a few ways that you can make the most out of your space to enjoy luxury living on your terms.

Define Luxury

The first step of getting what you want out of your home is to define what, exactly, that is. The idea of living luxuriously looks different from one family to the next, and there’s no wrong way to customize your home and bring your vision to life. Think about where you spend the most time. Is it the kitchen? Enjoy long baths each evening? Do you need a creative space or an area for

tweens and teens to have friends over? Once you define what you need, you can work more closely with your home building professional to turn your current floorplan into a five-star living experience.

Making The Most Of A Small Footprint

The days of huge, expansive homes have come and gone. Today’s buyers appreciate more modest accommodations that have a lower carbon footprint but still give everyone their own space. Most homes today don’t have a dining room or a den but building innovations have allowed for more open floor plans and more flexible spaces. A few tips to help you make the most of your space, no matter how many square feet, include:

Prioritize lighting. The lighting of each room can make or break its appeal. Make sure that you have plenty of natural light and overhead lighting options that accent your home’s best features and allow for homework, family game night, and more.

Use “empty” spaces. There are plenty of spots in your home that you likely aren’t utilizing to their maximum capacity. Consider adding storage spaces under the stairs or built-in shelves next to a fireplace.

Create a captivating kitchen. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home, especially when you have family and friends to share it with. Consider adding an island for additional workspace and seating and installing new cabinets and countertops to instantly update your interior.

Give yourself a spa-like bath. The kitchen is only rivaled by the bathroom (especially the master bath) in importance. Your bathroom should help you relax and streamline your morning and night routines. You can open up the space by adding a glass shower wall and be more environmentally friendly with a low-flow toilet and water-saving faucets.

At the end of each day, your space has to work for you and your family. Whether you have a thousand square feet or 10,000, if your house doesn’t suit you, it may never feel like home. By utilizing the right lighting, making the best use of empty spaces, and giving yourself the kitchen and bath of your dreams, you’ll enjoy your home more while you live better.

Contact Canaan Builders today to find out all of the ways that our remodeling experts can help you enjoy a custom home without a new mortgage.