How to child-proof your home the Resi way

Rear extension

Rear extensions remove the back wall of your property and expand your property into your garden. They can be a completely transformative way of increasing the space in your home. The costs and timelines for rear extensions can vary widely, and the building regulations can be a bit of a maze but we’ve broken down everything we know in our complete guide.

Rear extensions could create the possibility of creating a brand new room in your home which could be a saving grace if you’re looking to accommodate a little one. Another option that’s gained popularity in recent years is opting for a rear extension as a means of expanding your existing kitchen to create a more open-plan living environment. A large eating space to enable all family members to sit around the table together.

Book a free advice call with one of our experts to learn more about the extension possibilities for your family.

To learn more about all the different types of home extension options out there, don’t miss House extensions: everything a homeowner needs to know.

Child-proofing without a renovation

Sometimes, moving or renovating your property simply isn’t manageable in the timeframe of a baby’s arrival into your world. Luckily for all of us, there are some ingenious ways to improvise and carve out the space you need to. Here are just a few of our top tips for how to get organised.

Find the quiet

When it comes to choosing a place in your home for a cot or napping area for your child, we advise seeking out the parts of your property that let in the least amount of noise. If your property is road-facing, consider setting up a baby camp towards the back end of your home. And if you’re a parent juggling home working and new parenthood, you’ll also want to find somewhere quiet where interruptions are kept to a minimum. One of the most popular new trends we’ve noticed for home extensions is garden rooms being used for home offices – something to consider if you’re preparing for a whole lot more noise.

It’s also worth looking into how effective the glazing in your windows is to ensure that they’re not letting in too much hustle and bustle from the world outside. This article from Everest is a great resource for helping to decipher which glass is most effective for reducing noise in your home.

If re-glazing your windows is out of your current budget, consider changing up your curtains for heavy-duty, sound-muffling curtains. They come in all shapes and sizes so you can choose the perfect pair to fit within your design – learn more here.

Create dedicated spaces

If you’re used to living in an open-plan arrangement, you’ll likely be a fan of the light, space and airiness that it can bring to your home. But, as you welcome new members to your family, it could be worth trying out a broken-plan approach. This is a sidestep away from open plan, introducing a subtly separated layout that allows you to dedicate specific spaces to specific purposes while retaining the bright and light feel of an open floor plan. This can be easily achieved through stylish room separators or shelving units, creating different levels such as a mezzanine or even defining different areas with distinctive colour schemes.

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