When your home does not feel quite “right,” it can be natural to think, “If only we had more space.”

Instead of jumping right to the idea of an addition to create more square feet, I like to step back and assess the current square footage. Is your current allocation of space doing everything that it can to serve your needs, or could adjusting the interior layout of the existing footprint create an ideal home?

I am certainly not against additions and enjoy helping to create them when they are the right decision path. I also know that they are very expensive to execute and carry greater risks than any renovation that does not involve expanding the existing footprint.

Clients are usually rather amazed when we are able to transform their existing square feet to serve their needs, so I know that it can be challenge to think of these options without a professional. No one can have all of the answers. I simply encourage everyone to be open to the possibility of “righting” their current square footage.