Converting underused barns into a home either for personal use or for business purposes surely sounds appealing. But without seeking professional advice for practical guides and ideas, one will be surprised how difficult and costly this can be.
Other than just wanting to convert barn into a house, owners that were based in conservation areas and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty were under strict conservation restrictions. This meant they needed to apply and seek permission from the local government before they could carry out any form of renovation. The good news is the Permitted Development Right of 2014 has been amended as shared by the Western Morning News. This amendment will enable barn owners to turn these old shacks into a home or a holiday getaway without much fuss.
The primary challenge is making use of the huge open space. Knowing and actually implementing a practical guide in converting barn to a home can save you hundreds of dollars. Other than seeking advice from the experts, asking your relatives and friends who have been in your place can help you a lot. A 2:1 bedroom to bathroom ratio is a must in order to meet expectations from guests.
Being in a generation where people can't live without their gadgets, placing a huge TV with having an access to WiFi can attract more clients. Another practical guide is not to sacrifice any of the storage space. Wardrobes, coats, boots and the likes should have their own storage place. Centralized heating with the use of the most practical yet effective heating process possible is an investment that shouldn't be taken for granted when doing barn rehab. Adding a fireplace is also quite practical.
This Old House shares that a towering ceiling and huge space that one can offer when undergoing barn rehabilitation are one of the main attractions. In order to take full advantage of the open space the use of glass windows or partitions on lofts are simple yet creative ideas.
Other pointers that should never be taken for granted when doing barn repair is the foundation. Working on the foundation and adding in-ground drainage to prevent the structure from shifting will make it sturdy enough for years. Another is the roofing. Preventing rain water from pouring in will ensure further damage on the newly constructed interior.
There are a lot more practical ideas and guides that can help you convert your barn into another extension of your home or to bring in cash. It is undeniably difficult but with the help of professionals it is entirely possible.
