If you do not feel like moving into a bigger home because of the selling / moving process etc. consider house extensions instead. Most renovations companies can easily do house extensions as well, and most customers also do a bit of renovating in the other rooms while they are at it.

Through house extensions you can actually change the layout of your home. Moving bedrooms, kitchens or bathrooms around is achievable (although in the case of bathrooms can get expensive because of plumbing).

Although house extensions can get expensive, you are at least avoiding selling and buying property - which, if you live in Australia for instance, is going to involve capital gains tax (unless you're selling for a loss!). Also universally, such procedures incur real estate agent fees and so on.

The great thing about extending, renovating (remodelling, and whatever you would like to name it) is that you can plan out your dream home. Instead of being confined to what is currently on the market for sale, you can decide what the property will look like when you're done. This obviously appeals to many people. Also, no packing, moving, unpacking is involved.

However, you will probably experience some inconveniences while going through the remodelling project. Some sections of the house may be unusable or, just the dirt and noise could get annoying. All these aspects should be considered before you commit your time and money obviously, and it will depend on your personal preferences whether you go through with it or not.

Make sure that before you begin you consult all the appropriate professionals. Architects, engineers, builders, and so on. Each one, depending on his expertise, will advise you on the appropriate course that you should take. You may need a project coordinator as well, if you are not the one that's going to do it (which depending on your past experience, or lack-of, may be advisable).

Also important to remember, is that council (and state, and country) laws change sometimes, and also depending on your location. The professionals that you hire will guide you through this - or do it for you, depending on what you have worked out with them.

It is best to get different quotes, and interview different companies before you start. Getting testimonials is a great idea as well, and always look at completed works to judge the standard of workmanship and professionalism. This is important, since unless you are planning on selling your renovated house soon, you will spend a lot of time in it in the future. You want to make sure that you are living in a house you love, and enjoy.

Actually, on that point, I would recommend that before you begin any of the above you consider how long you are going to live in your home. There may be no point going through all these steps if you are planning on moving out relatively soon. Unless you are trying to improve your property's value that is. Also - are you planning on enlarging your family soon? If so make sure you take this into consideration as well, and plan something that is flexible.