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6 Innovative Home Additions for Growing Families

Brendan Berksaw April 9, 2025 3 min read
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If your home no longer suits your growing family, you don’t have to move. Instead, you can look for creative ideas to make more space in your existing house. Fortunately, loans for home improvement can turn your dream of more square footage into a reality. While the ideal home addition depends on your unique budget and family situation, here are some options to consider.

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    • Bathroom addition
    • Mudroom
    • Enclosed porch
    • Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
    • Primary suite addition
    • Second story addition
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Bathroom addition

As your family grows, you may find that you don’t have enough bathrooms for the adults and kids in your home. A bathroom addition can create more privacy for your family while also adding value to your home.

Depending on your available space, you can choose a bathroom addition in the form of a smaller half bath, a Jack and Jill style bathroom, or a luxurious spa-like oasis.

Mudroom

A mudroom is a functional space for all your family’s coats, shoes, bags, and knickknacks. You can create a mudroom in an existing entryway that’s not being used or add one to a side or back entrance. Not only can a mudroom keep your dirty shoes and items secluded, but it can also reduce clutter in other rooms of your house, like the kitchen or living room. A mudroom may be a real lifesaver as your family grows and you naturally accumulate more items.

Enclosed porch

An enclosed porch is a great, cost-effective alternative to a sunroom. You can use it to sit back, relax with your loved ones, and enjoy fresh air, even if it’s raining outside. An enclosed porch also makes a good playroom and entertaining space. It’s a highly versatile addition that is a particularly wise investment if you like the idea of bringing the outdoors inside.

Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)

An ADU is a small yet fully functional living space that usually includes a kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area and is located on the same lot as a single-family home. Also known as a guest house or mother-in-law suite, an ADU can serve as a nice, private home for your aging family, nanny, babysitter, or even out-of-town guests. You may opt for a detached or attached ADU or convert your garage into an ADU.

Primary suite addition

If your home does not already include a primary suite, it might be an issue if you’re looking for a more private, serene space to have time away from your children. With a primary suite addition, you can truly relax away from children and guests while freeing up other bedrooms for kids or guests to use. While the design of primary suites varies, most feature a spacious bedroom, luxurious bathroom, and walk-in closet.

Second story addition

If you can’t extend your home with an addition to the first floor, you may benefit from a second-story addition that allows you to build up. Even though you may have to reconfigure the layout of your first floor, a second-story addition can add a substantial amount of square footage to your home. Depending on your situation, it may be worth the higher cost and longer completion timeline to capture higher home value and greater livable space.

Make the most of your home

At the end of the day, your home is your sanctuary. It’s where you and your family eat, sleep, entertain, and more. With the right addition, you can ensure it works for your growing family and avoid the need to move away from a neighborhood or area you love. Be sure to consult a licensed professional before moving forward with any additions to your home and ensure you have the proper permits and approvals.

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