Home additions are an option that many Atlanta, Johns Creek, Suwanee, Cumming, Roswell, Alpharetta homeowners prefer over moving as of late. Weighing the cost of finding a different house with more space and going through the hassle of moving, versus simply creating additional space in your current home is pleasantly surprising people left and right, as home additions don’t take as long as some anticipate nor cost as much. This newly discovered route of adding space then has many of our customers ask, ” what is the most popular home addition?” The answer is dependent on your home’s lifestyle. Some people can’t stand their cramped master, others want a place to sit in the sun, and many just want a larger kitchen. We’ll go into detail of our most common home additions here.
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Raise the roof! Adding a second story to your house opens up your house substantially and helps areas flow much more smoothly. Deciding what to utilize this upstairs space for is again based upon where the majority of traffic in your house comes from. If you have kids and feel they need a larger space to roam, an upstairs playroom can be exactly what you need to separate the clutter of toys from your main living area. Many families also decide to move children’s room upstairs altogether, accomplishing the same separation as well as planning for the future when families get older and need space to spread out. Whatever you decide, turning a ranch into a two-story not only frees up a great deal of room but also frequently increases the value of a home.
Enlarge the master bedroom
A common reason many people decide to move is feeling like their master bedroom or bathroom is too small. Home additions to increase your bedroom can be accomplished by adding and moving your room to a second story suite or extending the current walls outward. A larger master bedroom means more space to retreat to at the end of the day, giving you more options for areas to spend time in and get out of overused common spaces. A larger master bathroom breathes new life and reinvigorates any home. A larger bathroom means space to expand your shower, space for a bathtub, larger vanities, or more closet space. All of these features are among the most popular of remodeling trends we do at InDesign. Everyone loves a great bathroom, and the pride you feel when it’s yours is indescribable.
Expand the kitchen
Kitchens are rarely homeowners favorite spot in their home. Footprints, storage space, and lighting preferences are very different from person to person, whereas kitchen layouts are very set in stone. Being able to gut your kitchen and create a layout you love can be very cathartic and will offer you more of a tailor-made look for your style than a new house ever could. A larger kitchen doesn’t just mean more cabinets, though. Popular features to add with a kitchen expansion are walk-in pantries, larger islands, pull out storage compartments, new appliances, seating, and more windows. Adding a pantry or larder doesn’t take up much space but does an excellent job at decluttering your kitchen. More windows are a gamechanger for any kitchen, as natural light is always more pleasant to work with than overheads. Being able to look into your yard from your sink is also an overlooked feature that many homeowners love having.
Create a den
A den is a great place to relax, read or watch TV. It can also be used as a home office and even for entertaining guests. Dens are typically an alternative to living rooms, more intimately spaced with fitting decor. A main level mancave if you will, sometimes this can be an oasis for smaller homes that don’t have a basement to retreat to. Dens often serve a dual purpose of lounging and office space, as built-in storage is a common feature of additions. However you choose to plan its purpose, make sure your den has ample lighting and access to outside if you can. You’re much more likely to inhabit this area often if it’s getting natural light and gives you an outlet to grab fresh air.
Make a sunroom
A sunroom is an indoor living space that is covered with windows and skylights to let in lots of natural light. It’s good to envision where in your home an addition would work best, and InDesign typically creates sunrooms on top of patios if possible. A sunroom can be used as an additional room for entertaining guests, or simply as an extension of your home’s interior during those long summer days when you want to enjoy some fresh air while still being indoors. Sunrooms are a great weekend hideaway too, catching up on reading while bathing in the warmth of a beautiful southern day. A screened porch is another alternative if you still want the outdoor space but don’t want to go all-out on building an addition. Screened porches are enclosed areas with screens across their openings so bugs won’t get inside–they’re often used for dining areas during warm weather months as well as relaxing sleeping corners in the summer.
A new addition to your house in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming, Suwanee, Atlanta area can help you make all the changes you have always wanted. Many homeowners are unhappy with the amount of space they have in their home, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Adding an extra bedroom, a playroom, or sizing up existing spaces can tackle more of your problems than you may think. The process of finding a new home, listing your current, then moving is daunting for many families, so it’s good to have options. You should talk to a contractor first before starting any construction project. InDesign has a team of construction professionals and designers that can help guide you through the entire home addition process.
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