Although the house offered enough space when you bought it, quarters could eventually become cramped as you have more kids and welcome aging family members into the home. Moving might not be a practical option, which is why you should concentrate efforts on modifying the current property. Here are a few home addition ideas designed to improve the comfort of everyone in your household.

3 Home Additions to Accommodate a Growing Family

1. Build a Second Floor

If you have a small plot of land, there might not be enough space to add rooms to the ground floor. In this case, build upward. If you have a ranch house, for example, adding a second floor could double the square footage of your property. You can create more bedrooms, so each child can have their own space. If you work from home, a second-floor office can get you far away from distractions in the rest of the house.

2. Add a Guesthouse

If you have the acreage, clear trees in unused areas to make way for a guesthouse. This can serve as an apartment for older relatives that move into the home. They can have their own space to retain a sense of independence while taking comfort in knowing you are nearby to offer help when needed. Having a guesthouse can also eliminate concerns of where out-of-towners will stay when they come to visit.

3. Build Onto the Garage

If you prefer the seclusion a guesthouse provides but don’t have enough space for the home addition, build a studio apartment over the detached garage. In addition to a bedroom, contractors can install a small bathroom and mini kitchen, eliminating the need to go to the main house to use the bathroom or prepare meals. A technician can also insulate the flooring to muffle noise when the garage door opens and closes.

If you want to incorporate any of the above ideas into your home improvement plans, our licensed and insured general contractors at Bryan Bell Construction are eager to create your dream dwelling. Located in Mountain Home, AR, we have spent over three decades honing our construction skills to ensure each client’s home addition is aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound. To schedule a consultation in Baxter County, call (870) 424-6969. To see the quality of our work, view before and after photos on our website. Get more remodeling ideas to inspire your property makeover on Facebook.