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Types of Home Additions

There are a variety of great home additions you can use to expand your house. However, not all are worth the same time, money or effort to complete. In order to decide which additions are worth it for your home and family, you need to understand the benefits of each type. Let's take a closer look at these types of home additions and how they may be beneficial.

Second Floor Home Additions

Adding a second story to your one-story house is a great way to get additional square footage. You can configure your home to put all the bedrooms upstairs, which leads to more space downstairs. You could also create an apartment with a separate entrance. There are lots of options when your home addition carries up to the second floor. Here are 4 key benefits of adding a second floor home addition.

  1. Ability to stay in your home: As your family grows and you inevitably run out of space, you may start thinking about putting your house on the market. However, adding a second floor to your current home can give you the extra space you need to accommodate your family and guests.
  2. Keep your yard space: When you build a second story onto your home, you are moving up and not out. Some remodeling projects take extra space from the yard, but when you add another level to your house, you can keep your yard while adding more material to the house.
  3. Added privacy: Putting all your bedrooms on the second floor gives you more privacy from visiting guests. You do not have to mess with the flow of your current living space.
  4. Enjoy the beautiful views: When you add a second story, you can see more of your surroundings. If you live in a beautiful neighborhood, you can build up above the trees and take advantage of the scenery.

Sunrooms

Sunrooms are a common home addition. If you have an porch or a deck and you want to enclose it, a sunroom is a great way to do so. Sunrooms welcome in natural light all year round, providing you with comfort and flexible living space. Here three common benefits of a sunroom addition:

  1. Energy efficient: When you have large windows in a sunroom, you are inviting natural light into your home. Instead of cranking up the heat in the winter, you can use some sunlight to warm up your living space instead.
  2. Health benefits: Numerous studies have shown that increased natural lighting in a household is correlated with many health benefits, including increased focus & productivity, increased happiness, and reduced stress & anxiety,
  3. A beautiful view: If you live near the beach or your home is on top of a mountain, take advantage of the natural scenery around you. Use the large windows in your sunroom to catch a glimpse of the breathtaking views in your neighborhood each morning.

Extra Kitchen Space

Any room is up for expansion, which includes the kitchen. So, if you like to cook and have dinner parties then investing in a kitchen addition might be a wise decision. Here are three benefits of adding a bigger kitchen.

  1. Added comfort: Even if you add just a couple of square feet to your kitchen, you will have a lot more space. Instead of working and hanging out in a cramped environment, you will prepare and serve food with ease. All in a sparkling new kitchen space.
  2. More functionality: If you add more space to your kitchen, then you could use it for more activities. Instead of having a separate kitchen and dining area, you can add a table for your family to eat right in the kitchen. Making the kitchen more of a living space, thus opening up more room in other areas of the home.
  3. Nice return on investment: To get the most out of your kitchen, you need to do more than update the cabinets or appliances. A major kitchen remodeling project returns more than half the value paid for it.

Dormer

A dormer is a roofed structure that extends an area of a second story of the home. Dormers, when planned out well, can suit any sort of style of home. Here are some nice benefits that come along with adding a dormer home addition.

  1. More space: The first and most prevalent benefit of adding a dormer home addition is adding more space to your life. With a dormer, you make a small home a little bigger. Adding a dormer saves you the cost of having to move as your family grows.
  2. More natural light: With the addition of new windows due to the dormer, your home will have more added light. Since windows are higher up, you will have a better view and more ventilation, too.
  3. Better curb appeal and resale value: Last but not least, adding a dormer will improve curb appeal and up your home's resale value. Dormers can break up the appearance of a bland roof and give your home a unique look. With the additional square footage to your home, you can use an attic or crawl space as another room, too. Any potential new homebuyers will appreciate the extra space due to the dormer.

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