Many home renovations in Los Angeles are done to increase square footage and home value. One way to achieve both is by building a home addition. In fact, the average ROI for home remodeling projects is 70 percent, which means you can recoup 70 percent of the amount you spend.
Home additions, in particular, offer good ROI because they add functional space and square footage. Below are home addition ideas that you can use for inspiration as you look to add valuable square footage onto your Los Angeles home.
Family Room and Living Room Additions
With a family or living room addition, a standard addition is built on the side of your home. This room opens to the main house, blending in with both the interior and exterior. You can also extend your family room by converting your garage into liveable space. Plus, a garage conversion typically costs less than a home addition because it utilizes existing space.
Some homeowners have luck with a bump out. This budget-friendly option can either push out one side of the home by several feet or add an additional room. It’s common to do bump outs off of kitchens and family rooms, as this is where people spend the most time. You can also create unique features such as window seats and breakfast nooks.
Sunrooms or Patio Enclosures
Sunrooms are a popular option for homes in Los Angeles, as they are cheaper, faster and easier to install than conventional additions. You also get to enjoy your outdoor living space year-round thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. If you opt for a custom sunroom or patio enclosure, you can choose from a number of designs such as gabled garden rooms, conservatory sunrooms and curved eave sunrooms.
Bedroom and Bathroom Additions
If your family is growing, you’ll likely benefit from having more bedrooms and bathrooms. Instead of having to relocate, you can accomplish this with a home addition. For instance, you can build out bedrooms or bathrooms to make them more spacious, or you can add on additional space to create extra rooms. Jack and Jill bathrooms are especially popular!
Some homeowners even choose to build an addition for a master suite and luxury bathroom, giving them full control over the size and layout of their space. This can be especially beneficial if you plan to age in place, as you can build a master suite on the first floor of your home.
Building Up from a Single Story
If you live in a ranch home in Los Angeles, you may be able to build up. While this is a major project – and an expensive one – you can construct a second floor with all new bedrooms and bathrooms. There are two main ways to vertically expand your home: building from scratch on top of the original level or lifting and replacing the roof.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
When talking about home additions, we can’t ignore ADUs. These attached or detached dwelling units are secondary housing units on a single-family lot. They come in a variety of forms, such as bump outs, basement conversions, garage conversions and detached new construction. ADUs allow people to live independently on the same lot, which means they must have all the basic amenities needed for day-to-day living such as a kitchen, sleeping area and bathroom.
Is a Room Addition Right for Your Home?
Are you looking to expand the space in your home? Contact Kavin Construction to discuss your project and get a free estimate. We have experience building home additions and ADUs, and we create everything from scratch. This way, you can expect personalized attention, premium materials and the biggest return on investment.
