Expand Your Home: Building a Family Room Addition

VillageConnectPH.com | Is your family expanding but your house staying the same square footage? That can be a problem if you’re not really in the financial situation to move. However, there’s a solution that will allow you to stay in your beloved house yet get all the added space that you need: You can build a family room addition! Here are a few rough ideas that might be perfect for your situation. 

• Enclose a patio

If you have a patio that you almost never use, you can enclose it and turn it into a nice family room everyone can enjoy. While this might be a lot of work, you can expect to add some serious square footage to your house if you do everything correctly. In order for it to look good, your patio needs to fit the look of your house, otherwise, it will look like someone stuck someone else’s addition to your home. 

• Create a house bump-out

This is probably the best way to expand your home. While it might be a bit complicated, if you grab the right materials, you’ll have extra space without too much trouble. It’s best to invest in practical steel wall framing that’s easy to transport and install. These frames are prefabricated which means you just need to get them to your location and hire someone to install them and voila! You’ll get a good house addition with minimal disturbance to your life and maximum return on investment.  

• Add a second story

This is probably the most complicated addition you can build, but it can also give you the most space. If you want a quality second story, you’ll need to invest some serious money though. Your foundation and walls will also need some reinforcement to ensure they can handle the extra weight and you’ll need stairs and all the additional amenities. But, once you’re finished, you’ll have space for more than just a family room!

• Finish a room in the house

If you have some unfinished rooms in the house, make sure to invest some money and you’ll get plenty of practical space for family use. Probably the most practical room to finish is your basement. If you add proper water insulation, you can end up with a big space perfect for a family room, playroom or entertainment room. Many people also choose to finish the attic even though that’s a bit harder since you need to reinforce your flooring and ensure your ceiling is at least 7 feet high. 

• Remodel your garage 

This can be tricky. In case you have a garage that sits empty, it’s a great idea to finish it and turn it into a fun family room. Even if you have a car, you can invest in a practical carport and keep your vehicle outside while you enjoy the enclosure of your garage. 

• Add onto the garage

Want to keep your garage’s original purpose? Build an addition on top of it and you’ll get a perfect little lot for a fun family room. Garages already have a pretty good foundation, so you’ll just need a quality vapor barrier and you can enjoy your new space. Pro tip: Before you start building, make sure to check your local building codes and get all the necessary paperwork. 

Keep these ideas in mind next time you complain about the lack of space in your home. Once your addition is finished, you’ll fall in love with your house all over again!