If you want to remodel your home, but you don't need to add square footage, there are some steps you can take to breathe fresh air into the existing space. It's not uncommon to remodel small homes for the added square footage. However, when you're happy with the size of your home, there are still some changes you can make. If you're getting ready to speak to a remodeling contractor, read the list provided below. You'll find four tips that will help you get what you want from your remodeling project.

Know What You Want

If you're not sure what you want out of your remodeling project, now's the time to do some research. If you've already started looking at architectural design magazines, you've taken the first step. However, there's something else you can do to help get your creative juices flowing. You can visit model homes in your area. Touring model homes, of roughly the same square footage as your home, will give you some great ideas for remodeling. Be sure to take pictures so you can share them with your remodeling contractor. 

Finish the Basement

If you have an unfinished basement in your home, it's time to get some use out of the space. You might not realize this, but you can get a lot of use out of your finished basement. For instance, you can turn your finished basement into a getaway for the kids. Or, you can turn your basement into a money-making opportunity by transforming the space into an apartment. 

Repurpose Space

If you've got rooms in your home that are no longer being used for their intended purpose, talk to your remodeling contractor about repurposing the space. One way to do that is to combine two smaller rooms into one large room. This can give you the opportunity to create an en suite guest room in your home. Another option is to create an open floor plan by redesigning the dining room, kitchen, and living room space. You won't add square footage to your home, but you will open up the space for entertaining, and for family gatherings. 

Plan a Face-Lift

Finally, if you plan to remodel your large home, don't forget about the exterior. You can give your home a whole new look by changing the exterior facade of your home. For instance, you can have your remodeling contractor add natural stone or brick to the front of your home. You can even add a new garage door for increased curb appeal.

For more information on doing a small home remodel, talk to a local contractor today.