On this blog, we have previously discussed how home additions are a great solution for a growing family who really does not want to move. But adding onto your current residence has many other benefits – and can significantly impact your resale value.
Many Sarasota homes offer standard floorplans, and your home can look very much like everyone else’s. If you are ready to add a bit of excitement to your home – and to increase its appraisal price – consider these custom home renovations and home additions.
Home Additions Which Add Capacity
Nothing boosts a home’s value faster than making it more livable by today’s standards.
A home which only has two bedrooms instantly becomes more spacious and attractive when a third bedroom is added. You can retrofit the garage, renovate an attic, or add an addition to your existing home. No matter your choice, be sure to consult a general contractor regarding the cost of what you want to do, in order to ensure that your home value will go up proportionately. However, if you need that third (or fourth) bedroom for yourself, the investment is well worth it, and will likely make your home easier to sell when the time comes.
Another addition sure to make your home more livable is a home office. With the rise in numbers of people working from home, working flex-time, or running their own business, a home office is a necessity. But many families cannot spare a bedroom or den for the office space, relegating it to the kitchen table. Adding a large, functional and private office space is a sure way to set our home apart – a new buyer will not have to sacrifice anything in order to have a private , professional space in which to work.
Many older homes only had one bathroom, or were constructed with two bathrooms which are both rather small. Building an addition which includes a large, modern bathroom is a sure way to turn a few buyer’s heads – not to mention, make your own life in your home a lot more luxurious. And although you may think an entire addition for a bathroom may seem extravagant, consider adding double rainfall showers, a dressing room, walk-in closets. The possibilities are endless, and will definitely set you apart.
Home Additions Which Add Fun
Sometimes, you just want a little extra room for a little extra fun. Popular home additions include space for hobbies, such as an artist studio full or light; or a glass sunroom perfect for growing orchids and herbs. A separate playroom for the kids allows you to keep all the toys in one place and out of sight, while a home gym allows you to sneak off and get your workout routine in.
One of the favorite additions we have seen? A complete home movie theater, complete with reclining chairs, surround sound, and a giant screen. Don’t for get to add a small kitchen area so that no one has to miss a minute of the movie – or the game – to grab a snack.
What would you do with a little extra space? Today’s consumer loves to have their own room, to enjoy their hobbies, and to work in their pajamas – and all of this is made possible by creative home additions. If you are looking for a little more house, don’t move – call Lindahl Construction and let us show you how building a custom home addition will result in the home of your dreams.