home additions framingham

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.

“After we had the entire family here for Thanksgiving, it’s clear that we just don’t have enough space anymore,” Dawn said. “Our youngest is still living at home, and my Mom just moved in. Obviously, we’re family, we’re going to make it work – but it would be a lot easier to make it work with a home addition!”

Adding living space, storage space, and space for a home business are among the top reasons families have home additions built in Framingham, MA. There are many different types of home addition, with three particular types popular locally:

The First Floor Addition: By far the most common type of home addition, the first floor addition adds space to the home by expanding the home’s footprint. This type of addition is particularly useful when you’re seeking to create living space for older family members or anyone who has mobility concerns; a first floor addition removes the need for stairs. First floor additions can also be part of extensive kitchen remodels, or used to house a home business.

The Second Story Addition: There are times when expanding the home’s footprint is not an option. When the home is too close to property lines, or trees and landscape features preclude building, the need for extra space forces homeowners to build up. Second and third story additions are useful for providing extra living and storage space. In the Framingham area, second story additions are most often built to house master suites, bedrooms, and for storage.

The Sunroom: Whether you’re having a sunroom built on your deck or as a home addition, you’re gaining a beautiful, open space to enjoy with your family and friends. Sunrooms can transform a summertime deck into a area you can use year round, and are great for families who have kids that need room to play. Pets love sunrooms too!