After living in your home for a few years, it is not uncommon to have certain spaces that just do not work anymore. As our lives change, so do our preferences.
2020 has certainly been a year of change. Whether your spending more time at home, working remotely, taking up new hobbies like cooking, wanting a better outdoor space to not feel like you’re spending so much time at home, or perhaps have an older child that has to move back home from college, your house is probably under more scrutiny this year.
If you have considered moving, but the thought of packing, looking for a new house, selling, and moving out of your neighborhood sound unappealing, it may make more sense building a home addition.
Adding a room to your house has its pros and cons, but if you find that an addition is the right choice for you, then your next step is figuring out what type of addition you want!
5 Types of Additions
There are five basic types of home additions, each with unique benefits that speak to different wants and needs. This includes:
- Main Floor Footprint Expansion
This is an expansion that is connected to the original structure on the first floor, made to look like a natural extension of your home. It can extend as far as building codes allow and serves a multitude of possibilities, including an extra bedroom, bathroom, added kitchen space, or a family room. It is typically accessible to the original home but might not be for something like an in-law suite. - Bump-Outs
Similar to a main floor addition, a bump-out is just a smaller version. A bump-out usually expands the footprint of only one room, such as making a small guest room larger, adding space to your kitchen for a pantry, or making your office large enough to double as an in-home gym. - Room Conversion
Instead of physically adding more square footage to your home, a room conversion utilizes the space you already have and reworks it to feel more functional and efficient. Often, people will use available or unused space such as the attic and convert it into storage, a guest room, an office, etc. - Second Story Addition
Instead of building out, build up! If you live in a single-story home and are really looking to add more space, you could potentially double your square footage with a second story addition. This is a great choice for those who may have a smaller lot or do not want to sacrifice any yard for additional space. Second story additions are also very popular over garages and patios. - Outdoor Living Space
Get outside more with an outdoor area you love. Add a sunroom or patio with a covered outdoor kitchen, dining area or living space where friends and family can gather! Even if you are not thinking about getting outside right now, contacting a home addition contractor to start now may mean it is done just in time for spring!
How to Use Your New Room Addition
How will you use your newest space? Here are the top trends this year:
- Home Office
- Guest Room
- Additional Bathroom
- Kitchen Expansion
- Flex Room
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Family Room
- In-Law Suite
- New or Converted Garage
- Mud Rooms & Entryways
Contact Houston Services Today
Planning a room addition can take time, so if you are considering an addition, contact Houston Services today! We can talk you through ideas and potentials that will fit your home and your budget. We are your local Omaha home addition contractors and can make your home renovation dreams a reality.