Free Home Addition Ideas

Sunroom

• Decide how much you want to spend on your sunroom. Then you can work your flooring, windows and roofing ideas into your budget. Knowing exactly what you’re looking for will also improve your communication with the contractor, which will give them a clear picture of what you want and leave less room for error. Look to catalogs and your neighbors' homes for design ideas. Do you want the room to be accessible from outside? Do you want a casual or formal room? Try to keep the colors for the interior design light. The idea of a sunroom is to be a light and airy, feel-good addition to the home. Add to the look of serenity by planting a garden around the sunroom when it’s finished.

Bedroom

• If you’re expecting a child or are simply limited on space, and you don’t have the means to move into a whole new place, a bedroom addition may be your answer. This way you’re able to control the dimensions of the room, and add the features you may need, such as a loft area. A bedroom addition can be used as a nursery, guest bedroom, or you can go all out and build a mother-in-law suite, complete with a second master bath. The best thing about additional bedrooms is they can be converted to fit your needs over time. If you want an exercise room a few years after you build the addition, all you need to do is change the interior.

Deck

• Sometimes a deck is all you need to give your home a face-lift. A deck is a great gathering place for friends and family, and can also serve as a second kitchen during the warm months. There are deck options available for almost every home, including both platform and level decks. You can even buy deck kits at your local home improvement store, complete with plans and materials. A gazebo addition is also a sophisticated and entertaining feature that won't empty your wallet.