One of the biggest trends in home improvement is home additions — expansions or alterations of existing spaces. These projects can be small or large in size or budget, depending on the homeowner’s preferences. If you’re looking for creative ways to give your existing home a larger living space, consider these common home addition ideas.

5 Common Home Additions

1. Sunrooms

Most modern homes have been built with patios or screened-in porches that can easily be transformed into enclosed sunrooms. A renovation contractor can work with you to design a sturdy new room that features lots of windows, or you can create a floor-to-ceiling enclosure made entirely out of thermal-resistant glass. 

2. Garage & Attic Conversions

Garages and attics are popular to convert into recreation rooms, guest bedrooms, and offices, but be prepared to factor in new HVAC ductwork, electrical outlets, drywall, and insulation to make it comfortable. Your remodeling team can help you design a livable space to suit practically any multi-purpose room.

3. Room Additions

If you have space to expand onto your house, a room addition is the most popular type of home addition in remodeling. An entirely new room can be incorporated into the existing layout by knocking out a wall and expanding. These additions usually accommodate additional bedrooms, bathrooms, master bedroom suites, playrooms, and office space.

4. Bump-Outs

Bump outs are expansions of existing, but cramped, rooms, adding small areas to accommodate such features as bay windows, seating, bathroom utilities, and closets. They must account for additions to the foundation and roof, too.

5. Accessory Dwelling Units

As the real estate market makes it difficult to find affordable housing, ADUs are gaining in popularity. Designed as a separate living unit, these detached structures usually include sleeping, kitchen, and bathroom areas and feature a separate entrance.

If you want to incorporate a home addition into your renovation, the team at TLC Remodeling in Golden Valley, MN will help you design and build a new living space to fit your budget. Specializing in kitchen remodeling, this renovation contractor can handle projects of almost any size. Call (952) 356-4303 or visit them online to schedule a consultation today.