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Bedroom Addition Design Trends You Will Want to Know About

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Families grow much faster than houses do. A need for extra space is the top reason families in Framingham, MA have additions built. Many of these additions are bedroom additions, generally for children, although master bedroom additions and additions for older family members are also popular. With that in mind, you’ll want to know about these bedroom addition trends:

The Sweet Suite: Designed for the adult child who’s living at home longer or aging family members who are moving in to be closer to family, larger, suite-style bedroom additions feature a sleeping area, a recreational space, and a private bath or half-bath. Some suite style bedroom additions feature small kitchen areas and separate entrances.

Nordic Simplicity: Bedrooms are very personal spaces, which individuals tend to customize to suit their own preferences. This makes the current design trend of simple lines and a neutral color palette, inspired by the aesthetic of Northern European countries a winner for many families. It serves as an ideal starting point for any number of looks and is extremely versatile.

Restful for Adults, Active for Kids Bedrooms for adults and kids have very different functions. While adults tend to prioritize sleep and other night time activities, children use their bedrooms for playtime, self expression, to do their homework and more. When having a bedroom addition built for your children, consider the many things they need to accomplish. In addition to sleeping and storing their clothing, having your Framingham building contractor build in areas for play and study makes sense.

Storage Makes Life Simple Everyone needs closet space and storage solutions that make living an organized life possible. The nice thing about having a bedroom addition custom built is that you can have closets put where you need and want them. Built in storage features are a simple detail that make a house a home.

Wabi Sabi & Huge Furniture: The 2018 Decor Trends That Equal A Really Comfy Deck

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Do your New Year’s Resolutions include getting outdoors more? If they do, you’re not alone: unplugging and getting more fresh air and sunshine are on plenty of people’s lists. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the creative deck design trends that you’ll be hearing about in 2018: wabi sabi and maximalism.

Wabi Sabi Remember the hygge craze? Our love for all things comfy and cozy doesn’t go away once warmer weather arrives. Wabi Sabi is the Japanese practice in finding beauty in the imperfect and unfinished. This means rather than focusing on making your deck look showroom perfect – which is always a challenge with children and pets! – you can enjoy having a beautiful space that is enjoyed and lived in. Wabi Sabi is often expressed through ceramics: for outdoor living, look for planters and flowerpots that have quirky charm to capitalize on this trend. Look for ceramic planters filled with small evergreen shrubberies to appear on decks near you. They add life to a deck while providing privacy screening and a windbreak.

Maximalism Sometimes bigger is better! Maximalism is the trend for more of everything. Think larger furniture, brighter colors, bolder patterns – in other words, this is not the year for subtle restraint. There are two ways this applies to creative deck design. The first and most obvious is seating: choose large, sturdy pieces built for comfort and style. Many homeowners may prefer to choose the seating in a neutral color and going wild with color and pattern in the cushions. Then it’s time to talk about plantings. Many creative deck designs feature built in flowerboxes and other planters. 2018 is definitely the year to go wild with color. This doesn’t have to be expensive, and it can be fun for the kids: invest in seeds reliable garden favorites like zinnias and cosmos – both available in a dazzling range of color – and for a few bucks, your home can be perfectly on trend.

The Framingham Home: House Additions

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One of the ways to make it through a long New England winter is to look ahead to spring remodeling projects. In the Framingham MA area, that means home additions: everyone needs more space, whether it’s for a growing family, home business, or to give everyone more elbow room and privacy. When doing your planning, think about the following type of Framingham home additions:

The Master Bedroom Sometimes the people who work the hardest to ensure there is a house wind up sleeping in the crappiest room inside that house! If your bedroom is less than stellar, consider the Master Bedroom suite addition. Bedroom additions can be built on the first, second, or even third floor, and provide a comfortable, relaxing place to escape from the pressures of the world and get some rest.

Do You Need Another Bathroom? It’s amazing how much time a family can spend in the bathroom. If you’ve got lines forming, or there are regular arguments going on about who is going to shower when, you have two options: send the kids to boarding school (pricey!) or consider having another bathroom added to your home. This bathroom can be part of a home addition, basement conversion, or be created by making better use of the existing space in your home.

The Home Office & Storage It is becoming more and more common for Massachusetts residents to combine work and living spaces. Maintaining a healthy balance between the different spheres of your life is easier when you have a home office that’s clearly distinct from your home; there are also tax advantages to structuring your home this way. Home office additions are among the most common basement and garage conversions, as well as first floor additions. If this is something you’re considering, make sure neighborhood zoning allows for it, and choose a Framingham building contractor who can secure all necessary permits for you.

Did Winter Wreck Your Deck? Tips for Finding Local Deck Contractors

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Despite what the Weather Channel insists on telling us, 2018 was the first year many of us heard the term “Bomb Cyclone”. However, homeowners in the Boston, MA Metrowest area are never going to forget it: this wild winter storm, which included flooding, snow and freezing temperatures, caused a great deal of damage. If winter wrecked your deck, and you know you’re going to need deck repair or replacement once spring arrives, the time to begin your search for a local deck contractor should begin now. Here’s what you need to know:

Your deck may not be done for. In some cases, it’s self-evident that a deck will need to be replaced. When the deck’s structure has been compromised, it’s no longer firmly attached to your home, or it’s otherwise unsafe, replacement has to happen. However, some of the damage caused by the Bomb Cyclone is less severe. To repair or replace broken rails, stairs, or decking can be much more affordable than replacing your deck. An ethical local deck contractor will inspect your deck and give you their honest objective assessment of its condition so you can decide your best route forward.

Winter will happen next year too. Be prepared. We’re not exactly done with winter yet. The Metrowest MA area can expect snow, freezing rain, and other less than optimal conditions throughout January, February and into the spring. You want your new deck to be prepared for every type of weather. When searching for deck contractors near me, ask about what type of building materials they work with. While some traditionalists prefer wood, if you want to make the most of your budget and have a durable deck, you want a deck built from composite building materials.

Experience matters. Crisis creates an opportunity, and the sight of many Metrowest MA homeowners who need their decks fixed will result in legions of people who own a hammer and have watched way too much DIY TV going into business for themselves. You don’t want to be part of someone’s learning curve, especially when the appearance, safety, and value of your home is on the line. Ask any deck contractor you’re considering how long they’ve been in business, if they’re licensed and insured, and for references.

Bedroom Additions: The 2018 Trends That May Surprise You

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We’ve been in the construction and home renovation business for quite some time, which means we’ve done more than a few bedroom additions over the years. Even though every family is different, they all seem to want one thing: more space! Whether you need additional bedrooms for your children – including surprise babies and adult children who need a different type of bedroom than the one that served them well when they were 6 – or for parents or other loved ones who live with you, you’ll want to know about these 2018 Metrowest MA bedroom addition trends:

Spacious First Floor Additions When you want to maintain your home’s current roofline and have the room to expand, first floor additions are the way to go. Ideal for aging parents or anyone who has mobility issues that may make using the stairs problematic, first floor bedroom additions are built to order to meet your family’s unique needs. Trying to plan your space? It may help to know that a 12 X 12 bedroom is 144 square feet; the average master bedroom suite is slightly larger, at 240 square feet.

Basement Conversions: Bedroom Additions Many of the homes in the Metrowest MA area have already made full use of their lot, which means there’s no room for a first floor addition. Basements are chronically underutilized throughout our region. Working with a skilled Metrowest building contractor, you can have your basement converted into the additional bedroom space you’ve been craving. Basement conversions are also popular for home offices, private gyms, and storage.

Second Story Additions Confounded by lot limitations and not interested in a basement conversion? The other route to an awesome bedroom addition is to go up. Second story additions are one of the most popular home remodels in the Metrowest MA area: they’re a cost effective way to add more space and are perfect for growing families.