Understanding Custom Home Additions
Custom home additions are personalized changes you make to your existing home to accommodate your changing needs. That could be anything from having more children, to children growing up and needing more space, to bringing an older parent in to live with you. Every situation is unique, so the project should reflect that. Regardless of the scope, the primary purpose of a home addition is to enhance your living space, making your home more comfortable and functional.
Designing Your Home Addition
There are plenty of creative avenues you can explore when designing your addition and all have their benefits. We’ve written about it before, so here is a summary:
- Bedroom Additions: An additional bedroom serves a multitude of purposes, such as a guestroom or a nursery for an expanding family. It can also serve as a flex-room, meaning, its primary use could be for a home office or a play/TV room, but it can also double as a guest room when the need arises.
- Bathroom Additions: Add an extra bathroom to mitigate daily rush hour chaos! This addition is a lifesaver in larger families.
- Kitchen Expansion: An expanded kitchen is an asset if you love cooking or entertaining. Adding more workspace or prep areas will make the space even more functional.
- Sunroom: Enjoy the warmth and light in a cozy sunroom all year round – a versatile and comfortable space addition.
- In-law Suite Addition: As families grow and age, the need for a separate living space for aging parents or adult children becomes increasingly important. An in-law suite addition, or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), provides a comfortable and private area for extended family members. The benefits include enhanced privacy, increased property value, flexibility in accommodating changing family dynamics, and the opportunity to provide a multi-generational living arrangement.
Reasons Why a Custom Home Addition is a Good Idea
- Expanded Living Space: Obviously. A custom home addition allows for the opportunity to create expanded living space. Whether your family is growing, or you need a calm and serene office space, a home addition can provide much-needed room.
- Boost Home Value: Custom home additions can significantly increase your property’s value. The addition of extra rooms or special features make your home more desirable to prospective buyers, positioning it for long-term investment benefits.
- Tailored to Your Preferences: With a custom addition, you have the freedom to design and construct unique spaces that mirror your individuality. From building a personalized library to creating a stylish entertainment space, you can make your dream elements a reality.
A thorough plan is the cornerstone of a successful home addition. Start by determining the nature of the space you need, the budget you have, and how best to utilize the available space. If you are not sure, LBK can walk you through the steps. We can create a realistic design and building plan, work through the necessary permits, and ensure the project runs smoothly.
The LBK Way
If you’re looking at the space you have now and are dreaming up ways of adding more to it, our home addition building team is ready to start collaborating. We will work side by side with you to make sure your needs are met, and your unique style is matched.
Need more space but love your home? Schedule a consultation with Nick to discuss your home addition ideas and how our simple remodeling process can keep you in the home of your dreams!