Creating space
If your room is a cramped galley, dark or cut off from other areas, like the garden, making it bigger may be the only option. In a terraced house this could be through a side-extension, while in a semi or detached, there may be scope to add on to the rear. A less expensive solution might be to knock through to a littleused dining room for an open-plan scheme. Alternatively, you might consider changing rooms, so the one that’s used more enjoys the bigger space. Switching a living room with a kitchen, for instance, could result in a large family hub and a cosy space for adults to relax.