For homeowners, the value of our property doesn’t end with property value and equity. Alair Homes Burlington understands that our homes are the backdrops and stages of our most precious moments and memories. Today, we look at multiple ways to turn the home you love into your dream home with these home additions.
Workspace, office, art studio, or additional bedroom
When beginning to plan home additions, most owners start by adding an additional bedroom. Taking your property from a 4 bedroom to a 6 bedroom will increase the home’s property value as well as its emotional value. A properties emotional value can only be measured by its owner. Two extra bedrooms would more than likely increase this value because it allows more space for family and loved ones to visit.
You may also think about making the extra space into an office, art or design studio, or other hobby space. This will have the same dual value benefits. No matter how you determine to use the extra space, if you ever pass along the home to family or decide to put it on the market the extra space will be an asset.
Extend and/or remodel the kitchen
Kitchen expansions and remodels take on a different life depending on what stage of life you and your family are currently in. If the kids are all grown up you may opt to expand your kitchen for vanity purposes. Likewise, if the kids are all grown up and have kids of their own, you may decide to expand the kitchen to accommodate more family meals where your children and grandchildren can join you in the kitchen.
Breezeway
Breezeways are a simple yet classic addition to a home’s exterior design. They allow you to create a space that is enjoyable, relaxing, and sheltered from most mild weather conditions which is why they are a common home addition for homeowners.
Add a Patio or a Porch
Who doesn’t love relaxing on a back patio or front porch when the weather permits? Whether with your love, your children, a friend, or by yourself with your favorite book, your new porch or a patio is the perfect place to let your hair down.
Add or extend the garage
Was your home not equipped with a garage? Let’s change that. Maybe your home has a garage but it’s so small that after your car is parked inside there’s barely any space to walk around. Either reason or no reason at all is reason enough to add or extend your current garage. Many homeowners use this large space as a game room or family room. The bare floors make a prime location for dancing or hosting a small party.
Sunroom with a fireplace
Sunrooms are beautiful additions to your home and a guaranteed way to make your current home your dream home. Adorned with sunroofs and different sized windows that allow the sun to shine in your home like never before, a sun room promotes creativity by allowing you to enjoy nature in a comfortable setting.
A Garden
Expansions aren’t limited to interior additions. Adding a garden to your home’s exterior is a wonderful way to increase your home’s emotional and property value. The design options are endless! Implement ponds, waterfalls, wells, stone paths and more to make your garden fell like home.
A Pool
The summer is here and it is hot! Don’t you wish you had your own private pool? Unless you plan to purchase an above ground pool you may need to start with planning next year’s pool party. But don’t let that discourage you from relishing in the cool thoughts of having your very own pool.
Second Story
As the saying goes, go big or go home. Going big is inclusive of adding a second story to your family home. Reasons? For one, Space. This expansion will allow you to include just about every other home addition on our list. The extra space can be used for additional bedrooms, office space, a sunroom, screened porch, family or game room, and much more.