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The Master Bedroom Addition: A Restful Retreat from the World

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We are living in turbulent times. Many people in Western MA are experiencing high levels of stress. Having a beautiful, calming place to relax at the end of the day is a good way to alleviate some of the feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. Romantic relationships flourish faster when couples have a place to enjoy each other’s company without chaos and distraction.

So, how’s your bedroom looking? When you bought your home, the master bedroom may have not been your top priority. Having a convenient commute, being in a good school district, having enough space for the kids and the pets – all of these concerns tend to be more important. But now that you’ve settled in, it may be clear that the master bedroom you have isn’t the master bedroom you want.

The top complaints we hear about master bedrooms is that they’re too small, serve double-duty as a storage area for the family, and are noisy and uncomfortable. Another concern is when the master bedroom is located upstairs and the people who need to access it have difficulty climbing stairs.

One way to address this is by having a master bedroom addition built. Current trends in master bedroom design center around the need for a calm, peaceful retreat within the home. Typically, master bedroom additions are larger than the existing master bedroom; suites average between 400-500 square feet. Closet space is a top priority in many master bedroom additions; many couples choose to have two closets, which may include built in storage features. An en suite bathroom is also a popular option.

What’s not making it into new master bedroom additions? Increasingly, electronics. While watching TV in bed has been a cultural phenomenon for many years, more and more people want their master bedroom to be a place where they can truly unplug.

What Kind of Fun Can You Have in a Sunroom

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Imagine a space devoted to making your family’s life better. That’s what a sunroom is. Everything about a sunroom is a positive when viewed in terms of happiness: you get extra room, there’s lots of natural light, and the perfect combination for outdoor living of nature’s beauty and a private space.

Sunrooms are ideal for hanging out. Toss some comfortable furniture, a few plants, some relaxing music, and you’ve got a great setting for life’s precious moments – the time you spend with your kids, talking about the most ordinary things, is absolutely priceless in retrospect. Spend time with your special someone in the sunroom, or enjoy your own company. It’s nice to curl up with a book and ignore the world for a while. A sunroom gives the kids a place to play that’s safe and sunny; in a more formal room, the sunroom provides a more casual, relaxed space.

You can play cards in a sunroom. You can play music in a sunroom – if you haven’t exactly mastered your guitar just yet, don’t sweat it; the sunroom is a great place to practice. If you like to paint or draw or create any kind of art, a sunroom is a great place to work. With strategic placement of screens, you can play video games in a sunroom. Some families choose to make the sunroom a device-free zone; others do the total opposite. Play is important. It is good for a family to have a place to play.

In Massachusetts, sunrooms are special because they make it possible to enjoy the outdoors without having to actually go outdoors. There are days when it is definitely too stormy to play outside – but the kids can still have fun in the sunroom watching the rain pouring from the sky or the snowflakes swirling to the ground. Truth be told, sometimes the big kids enjoy that too. At night, you can see the moon and stars from the sunroom, which is good to know if you’re interested in astronomy or romance.

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.

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.

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.

Planning a New Home Addition in 2018? What You Need to Know

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When you need more space or want your home to better suit your needs, a home addition may be the answer. Many Metrowest families are planning a home addition project in 2018. With that in mind, we thought we’d share what Realtor.com and other real estate experts have to say about home additions:

Don’t Be Afraid to Indulge Yourself: Custom woodworking and architectural design elements are always popular, but many homeowners shy away from anything too unique as they’re afraid it will detract from the home’s value. To the contrary, woodworking and architectural elements, if well built and tasteful, have been found to improve a home’s value and the level of homeowner enjoyment. Beautiful spaces add value to our lives in many ways.

Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow: Deciding what type of home addition you want should include a consideration of what family members will be using that space the most. If you need additional living space for your parents or anyone who has mobility issues, a first floor addition may make more sense than building up. Have adult children living at home who really need their privacy? Finishing the basement – which can be easily soundproofed – may be the right way to go.

Choose Design That Compliments Your Home: One of the nicest things a home addition builder in Framingham can hear is the fact that the new addition looks like it’s always been there. Great addition design compliments and enhances the original appearance of the home. You’ll need to work with an experienced, skilled builder. Ask to see examples of other home addition projects they’ve worked on. Drive around the neighborhood and check the places out for yourself. Do the additions appear to be original to the house? Quality craftsmanship shows, even from a distance. Accept nothing less than the best for your home.