What Are The Home Addition Possible Today?

Author: Robert J Messina

Home additions seem to be the solution now for a growing family that wants to stay together. Your home was perhaps constructed years ago and the layout was based upon the needs of those times. However, today you could be feeling a space crunch and that is perhaps due to the addition of new members to the family. You need more space and the best solution is to make additions to the living space. This way you also create more value for the home. More living space means that there is an enhancement in home resale value. If you have the cash to spend one should go for a home addition. There are various types of home extensions possible and they can be done on a budget too. It is not always that you will have to spend the big money. Here are some ways how you can create more space.

A Look At The Some Of The Home Extensions

A lot can be done if you are eager to have more space and as mentioned earlier you can have work done even if the finances are not strong. Let me share some ideas of what precisely can be done.

A bump-out

It is a cost-effective solution to create more space and that is because there is no need for a separate foundation. Is there a lack of space in the kitchen area? That part of the home is the first to form clutter and that is perhaps due to lack of storage space. You would love a kitchen island but the lack of space has prevented you from implementation. A bump-out is the solution here and you can expand the space anywhere in the range of 3 square feet to 12 square feet. That should solve the space crunch and make the kitchen functional. These additions are also possible for bathrooms and general rooms.

Second story addition

There is scope to add a second story to the home and this way the available living space increases significantly. It just could be that you have a partial second story and one can complete it. Perhaps the second floor lacks a bathroom, bedroom, and you can plan the construction. If there is indeed a lack of space, one can always look up. The cost for a second-story addition is more than a bump-out.

The ADU

You can also have an ADU constructed on the plot. It is also known as the granny flat and there are four types of accessory dwelling units, which you can have. Here are the details for readers.

  • A detached ADU can be constructed if you have space in the backyard. It is a separate construction and you will require the necessary permits for the build. This space offers privacy and alongside allocating this space to someone, you can also rent it for a monthly income.
  • An attached ADU is the next option and here the residential unit shares a common wall with the main building. However, it has a separate entrance and a person will have to come out of the main building to enter the ADU. It has privacy and once again can be rented out.
  • Garage conversion into an ADU is the option and that is possible if you keep the vehicle in the driveway. You can even construct an ADU above the garage.
  • There is also scope to make internal home conversions and plenty of attics in homes are being converted into an ADU. However, this space lacks privacy and cannot be rented. It can be used by someone in the family.

    • Can I start the construction?

    You must never start construction randomly and just like any other build, there are permits to gather. Is there a utility running within the plot? In such circumstances, you must be aware of the rules for such construction. You will surely need professional help with the construction and so it would be prudent that you involve an expert at the planning stage. He will assist with technical inputs as you draft the plan and seek the permits.

    Conclusion

    Here are some of the home expansions possible and that should be of great help if there is a growing family to accommodate. Such constructions will make sure that everyone can have privacy.