Families spend a lot of time at home. The concentrated time spent at home has made it clear that what is lacking for us is more space. When homeowners think of adding extra space, traditional addition projects are what first to come to mind, like adding on to the side, or bumping out the back. While traditional additions make sense to most homeowners, the truth is that there are “hidden” square footage possibilities that are typically more cost effective and sensible than a traditional addition project. All it takes is a little creativity and vision to make space in unexpected places. These are some ideas of where to add livable space onto existing parts of your home.

Primary Suite

The primary suite is becoming a more valuable asset when it comes to home value, but finding the space can be difficult. Building a primary suite on top of a covered porch or garage is a great location!

Additional Floor

Building up instead of out is a cost-effective way to add space to your home. Adding a second floor will double the square footage and is a great way to add more bedrooms and living space.  

Finished Basement

Another cost-effective way to add additional space for a family is to finish the basement. The basement could be utilized for some of the following options: family room, playroom, office space, gym, additional bathroom, laundry room.