Home Additions for the Contemporary Family and Lifestyle

Homes in the 21st century are all about functionality. You ask someone that is in the home design industry—an architect or custom home builder— and they will tell you that today’s homeowner is looking for a combination of functionality and performance but they are also largely concerned with keeping things simple and minimal. These trends have been carving out their place on every homeowner’s list and slowly made their way into people’s homes. We thought we’d take a look at some of the current home additions that have home designers busy this season. 

A home addition can not only maximize space but it can improve the layout of your overall home making it a little more functional for the type of lifestyle you lead. It’s not just about tacking on an extra room here and there or putting three walls together in some corner of the house. An addition done right is closely considered in the larger context of the home. Today, homeowners choose additions that will increase the performance of their home.

Home Office Addition 

As of 2019, 4.3 million Americans work from home at least half of the time. This means that every year, more and more Americans find themselves with a need for a home office, conference room capabilities, webcams, a space for large desks, books, and more. Adding an office space not only provides for an intimate place to focus on work but it clears up room and avoids the need to use the kitchen table as a desk, or have a mess in your bedroom because of work files, etc. 

Home Theater Addition

Americans take their entertainment seriously. Home theaters have grown into bigger favor, especially with the whole “Netflix and chill” movement, not to mention new technologies that make building a home theater easier and more accessible than ever. Today, families like to have a place to come together and enjoy some entertainment that goes beyond the traditional living room. 

Sunrooms

This is not only a contemporary addition but is a timeless classic. The modern sunrooms, of course, have some new characteristics (many of them are equipped to plug in your electrical devices). The sunroom is a supplemental living area and so today’s sun rooms are catered to the technologically-minded family.  These rooms are equipped with large windows (today high quality low-e glass) so that plenty of sunlight can come in during the summer months. They are often equipped with recliners, reading chairs, coffee tables, and more. They are typically smaller than a regular addition and can be closed off from the rest of the house with doors. 

The Garage Conversion

Many families are cutting down on the amount of vehicles that they have or perhaps once the kids move out there is no longer need for all that garage space. This is a great time to think about what you can use the garage for. Many families choose to turn the garage into a ‘man cave’ or even a tool shop of some kind. If the hubby likes to work on cars or maybe likes to build furniture out of wood or work on any number of projects, converting the garage into a work space is a great way to make use of that space. Many people end up using the garage as storage. So why not tidy up, get rid of the clutter and put the room to use. 

The Extra Room

One common addition, of course, is simply an extra room or bathroom. A room addition is a single structure built on or ‘added on’ to the side of the house. If you live in an older home, it’s entirely possible that you only have a half bathroom or two bathroom for a 4 bedroom home. Perhaps you’re looking to add that extra room in order to increase convenience. Or maybe you have an extra little one on the way and you want to go ahead and get the house ready for them as they grow older. Adding an extra bedroom or bathroom is a common home addition for many contemporary home owners that like to have more space. 

Any Addition is Best Done With the Pros at R Company 

Here at R Company, we specialize in a variety of home additions and remodels. While some room additions are small they are still subject to zoning laws, regulations, and more. This is why you want to consult a professional to ensure that your addition is done under the right guidelines. Whether you are looking to build that high-tech office addition or to add that sun room, we can help you decide the best approach and the best materials while ensuring that the project is done right.