Room Addition Ideas

Second Story Master Bath

• Adding a second story master bathroom provides you with two rooms for the price of one. The older bathroom can be converted into a closet, workout room or office, while right above is the bathroom you've always yearned for. Stamp your identity on the new upstairs bath by creating a tile mosaic behind the sink or along the wall of the bathtub. Recycle old plates you never use anymore by breaking them into pieces to create truly unique tiles. Give the addition a real sense of style by installing a circular staircase for transport between the bedroom and bath.

Sunroom Over Garage

• If your house is connected to the garage, you may be able to build a new room by extending outward over the garage. The new room space would make a good sunroom where you can head for relaxation and peace. Build the new room so that a portion of the garage area remains open for a patio or terrace and you have all the makings of a getaway from the stress that may exist in the rest of the house.

Playroom

• A new room is often necessary for the addition of a new child, but don't forget that children already sharing the house can benefit from a new room. Rather than waging a losing battle against kids who simply won't clean their room, add a new room that serves as the final destination for toys and games. Build your children a playroom with a blackboard paint wall, an entertainment center and a wall-length storage bench. Let them know that any toy found outside that playroom gets only one second chance before it will be donated to toy collection groups during the December holidays.

Collection Showcase

• If your significant other has finally laid down the law requiring you to choose between marriage and your expansive collection of whatever, offer a third choice in the form of a special room to keep your collection. The size and style of this room will depend entirely on the items in question. You may want to consider installing built-in shelving or special lighting effects that provide your collectibles with the dramatic impact they've never had and you've always dreamed about.