Sometimes, your house may not feel like it's everything you've ever wanted, but you still love where you live. The yard, neighborhood, school district, daily commute, shopping, and other amenities may all be working for you, so it's just your house that needs some sprucing up. The best move, in this case, is to remodel as it's more cost-effective than moving. According to Carney Properties, you should remodel your house every 15 to 20 years if it is in good condition. One way to remodel is to build a custom home addition – here are some unique uses for the new square footage.

Adding a Mudroom

Mudrooms are perfect for snowy, wet, and muddy areas. They are perfect for an outdoor family as they offer a place to hang jackets, remove dirty footwear and drop your gear. Your mudroom doesn't have to meet that definition strictly. Modern mudrooms are multifunctional – for example, they can double up as a laundry room or the family dog's sleeping area.

Second Story Above the Garage

If your garage can support a second floor, then you have an opportunity to create some extra space for your family. The new space can serve as an in-law or teenager suite. It could also serve as a guest bedroom, all ensuite. The best part is that all occupants will get to enjoy their privacy. The privacy also makes it perfect for conversion into a studio apartment for letting out.

Tiny House

Your custom home addition doesn't have to be attached to your home. A tiny house or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit complete with kitchen appliances, bathrooms, sleeping/living areas, plumbing, and HVAC. It's one way that families can live together or enjoy tiny house living though it's important to check with your design build contractor regarding regulations.

When adding a custom home addition, take your time planning and going over the details with Forward Design Build Remodel, your Ann Arbor, Michigan design build remodeling firm. Make sure you choose the right design-build firm and understand every part of the process so you can remodel to fit your lifestyle, taste, and budget. Contact us today if you want to build a custom home addition.

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