If you are struggling with the size of your home and feel that it is too small you need to assess your options. You may not be able to move homes at the moment so need to make the best of what you have got.

It can sometimes be difficult to increase the size of your house – you might have a small garden or only have a very small budget available, not enough for a full extension. However, don’t give up just yet – you may be able to convert an area you already have.

Lots of people have garage conversions to add an extra room or two. You may even be able to add an en suite or office if you consider the space wisely. Planning permission may be required so it is worth checking the planning information for the local area and whether you live in a conservation zone. Building regulations should also be considered – complying with the rules may mean the difference between selling a house with additional rooms or one that simply has fancy storage space, and the biggest impact will be on the house value.

If you are struggling for ideas on how to convert your garage space in to a usable rom then browsing the Internet for inspiration will throw up plenty of new ideas.