If you recently found out you’re expecting and you weren’t quite ready for it, you’re among many other families in the U.S. this year.
It can feel overwhelming! You may be asking yourself…
- Do we have enough space?
- How can I baby-proof the house?
- I wonder if I can convert our home office into a nursery…
- Can our bedroom fit the bassinet?
- How can I make our outdoor space kid-friendly?
You aren’t alone in that, either. Before the fun of shopping for baby clothes, diapers, a crib, and car seat, let us help you make sure your home is ready for this little bundle of joy.
To make it easy, we’ll walk through the five questions listed above…
Do we have enough space?
Most soon-to-be-parents will find themselves on Zillow shortly after learning they’re expecting to look for a home with more space. But some families really enjoy where they live – maybe it’s the location, or the yard, or the neighbors – and would prefer not to move if they could find a way to make their new life fit in their existing home. If this is you, know that you have other options:
Build an addition.
Moving will cost you, especially in this market. Plus, the process of selling and buying a home can be taxing. The better investment may be adding on to the home you already love to make room for the new baby. When you work with the right full-service remodeling company, the new space you add can have the same look and look and feel as the rest of your home.
How can I baby-proof the house?
If this is your first child, or the first time you’ll have a baby in your current home, you may start noticing a few things that aren’t exactly baby-friendly. After all, it won’t be long until they’re able to crawl and run around your home. For example, maybe two rooms of your home are separated by a step or two and you know it isn’t ideal for when your new little one starts learning to walk. Or maybe the cabinets and drawers in your kitchen aren’t soft-close and you’re worried that in a few months your baby will feel the pain of closing their fingers in the cabinet for the first time.
Remodeling before the baby comes can help you address these concerns, so you have peace of mind when you bring them home.
Can our bedroom fit the bassinet?
Before the baby makes it into the nursery, they spend a few months as your roommate. If your room doesn’t have the space as it is, consider rearranging the furniture to better accommodate the new set-up you need. This article may inspire a few ideas.
I wonder if I can convert our home office into a nursery…
Wonder no more! You can. Becoming a parent (again) has a way of changing our priorities. If you’re expecting and suddenly need to repurpose your home office, home gym or spare room, a room remodel may be the answer. The right full-service remodeling company can partner with you from design to installation and quality control checks to ensure that your new nursery looks and feels nothing like the room that preceded it without sacrificing how it matches the look and feel of your home.
How can I make our outdoor space kid-friendly?
Using the backyard for BBQs with friends is different than using it as a safe space to spend time with the kids. If you’re looking at your yard through a new lens and realizing the need for a new deck, patio, or sunroom, simply contact a full-service remodeling company that can design and build the perfect space for your growing family.
Don’t be afraid to have fun with it! Check out these backyard layout ideas for inspiration.
As you soak in the excitement of having a new little one, you don’t have to be overwhelmed by the process of preparing your home or consumed by the possibility of having to move into a larger space. A full-service remodeling company like Cipriani Remodeling Solutions can walk through every step of renovating your space with you, from initial design concepts to finishing touches.
If you’re thinking about remodeling, give us a call at 856.316.1600 or visit CiprianiRemodelingSolutions.com. Our Remodeling Consultants would love to hear what you’re thinking about and share how we can help.