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3 Best Ways to Make Your Family Home More Functional

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Thinking about making your home more comfortable for the entire family? It’s a great idea to take on some home improvement projects to enhance your family’s everyday life at home. Here are three great home improvements you should make if you want your home to be more functional for your family.

1. Design an Open Kitchen

Open kitchens are currently the rage for family homes. Consult with a professional contractor to help you design a kitchen that will give each member of your family a seat at the dinner table. A contractor will be able to tell you which walls can be removed, allowing the entire kitchen to feel more open and spacious. In order to keep kitchen clutter out of sight, construct a butler’s pantry which will give you a walk-in space to hide these everyday, messy activities. If you don’t have space for a complete butler’s pantry, add a pull-out workspace inside a cupboard to give you a food preparation space that can be quickly hidden behind a cabinet door.

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2. Renovate Your Basement

Basement renovations are great for creating a new entertainment space for your family. Whether you want to create a new media room, crafting area of just a simple recreation room for your kids to play, you’ll want to make the space look cozy and inviting. Install new flooring and drywall, as well as plenty of lighting to brighten things up. Before you go about making your renovations, you need to make sure your basement is free from asbestos. If asbestos is detected on your property, a professional asbestos removal service or asbestos removal sydney will give you the peace of mind that your new space is safe for your family.

RELATED: Find a Reputable Provider to Waterproof Your Basement

3. Construct a Patio

To give your family an outdoor area to lounge and relax, consider adding a patio to your backyard to create a new, attractive hangout spot. There are several materials to choose from when installing a new backyard patio, from a simple concrete slab to a stunning, attractive flagstone arrangement. No matter what material you choose, it’s important that your new patio is completely level – you’ll need to properly grade the area before you lay down your surface. Once you’ve laid your new patio, add some durable, outdoor furniture and string lighting or lanterns and you’ll have a great spot to enjoy the great outdoors.

RELATED: 10 DIY Outdoor String Lighting Ideas

Invest in making your home better for every member of the family. Use these tips to guide your home improvements and you’ll create a comfortable home in which your family can truly thrive.

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