When you plan renovations for your house, cottage, or garage with PlanMaisonQuébec, you often anticipate well-defined steps: demolition, preparation, execution, finishing. However, despite all your preparation, there is always the risk of major unforeseen events: water infiltration that has caused mold, a weakened or altered structure, fragile foundations, etc.

When it comes to expanding their home—whether it's a house, cottage, or garage—many homeowners are torn between two major options: expanding vertically (adding a floor) or expanding horizontally (in width). This choice isn't purely aesthetic: it involves significant differences in terms of cost, technical constraints, foundation and soil requirements, building permits, and architectural integration.

The warm, minimalist style is emerging as a strong trend for 2025, particularly in Quebec, where people are looking for both simplicity and proximity, functionality and softness. In this article, Plan Maison Québec guides you step by step to integrate this philosophy into your construction or renovation projects—house, cottage, or garage—to create a space that is simple, elegant, and welcoming.