There is a growing movement amongst homeowners and their families to create room additions rather than selling their homes and buying bigger ones when they want to upgrade. The hassle of going through a house sale and packing half-a- lifetime worth of treasures and junk is simply too much to handle. It goes without saying that selling an old house and buying a “new” house would most likely mean relocating to a new neighborhood or a new town. Most homeowners would prefer to just add rooms or spaces that they need.
A family of 5 living in a house built for three would definitely find the small house cramped and stifling. If this is the case then you need an additional bedroom or two for your growing family. You might also find the need to provide an extra guest room as preparation for those unexpected overnight guests say, your mother-in-law? Adding an extra room can also be great for entertainment purposes. You can add a general game room, billiards or a large play room with lots of toys and gadgets. If you’re feeling really adventurous, you can even built a big screen move room with full surround sound and high definition.
Adding extra bedrooms can also be part of an aging in place upgrade. When most people retire, they like to spend time in new hobbies and interests that they never had time for while working. Adding an extra bedroom for sewing or any other type of hobby can be a great way to have a fulfilling life, and can perfectly compliment the other aging in place improvements you’ve made to places like the bedroom, bathrooms and hallways. Additional bedrooms can also be constructed house your grandchildren or other family that comes over to visit, making your home feel as welcoming and comfortable as you’ve always wanted.