A home addition is an extensive renovation project, as it contributes square footage to your living spaces. The results make it an attractive solution for growing families who love their houses and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Here are a few other reasons to build an addition to your home.

Why You Should Expand the House

1. Enlarge the Master Suite

If your bedroom is on the ground floor, you can opt for a smaller addition to expand the master suite. A larger bedroom will give you more space to create a stunning walk-in closet, quaint lounge area to read, or luxury ensuite bathroom. Having a spacious room to retreat to at the end of the day will help you relax and sleep peacefully.

2. Enhance the Kitchen’s Function

The kitchen is the heart of the home since it’s where you prepare large meals for the family. If the layout is cramped, attaching an addition will give you the square footage to elevate the room’s function. You can add more cabinetry to store appliances, create a breakfast nook for the kids to do their homework, or install an island to gain more prep space.

3. Accommodate a Growing Family

If you’re asking in-laws to move in or planning to have more kids, building a few extra rooms may be more economical than buying a new house. It also gives you the opportunity to shape the rooms to your new family members’ lifestyles and needs.

For example, if you’re welcoming and in-law, turn the addition into a separate suite. Give them their own entrance and bathroom so that they have privacy while still being part of the family. If you want to have more kids, design the layout so that there’s room for an eventual desk and add a built-in closet for their clothes.

If you want to expand your house, turn to the renovation team at Blue Hawaii Drafting Services, Inc., in Honolulu, HI. These architects will help you create a beautiful design so that the addition blends seamlessly with the existing space. They’ll walk you through every step of the process to keep you informed and ensure you don’t feel overwhelmed by the project. Call (808) 927-4123 to schedule an appointment and discuss your renovation project with a team member.