Hello World! Welcome Friends! It’s no secret that a home addition can add some serious value to your house. Not only will a custom addition add monetary value and beauty to your home, an addition can give your space greater functionality and inspire confidence in a prospective buyer. In 2018, the home addition and remodeling industry has taken off. The housing market has improved, and people across the country are starting to upgrade and expand their homes. Today, we’re going to cover the top five trending custom home addition projects in 2018.
1. Kitchen Extensions
The kitchen is one of the most heavily trafficked rooms in a house. It’s where families and guests alike will congregate, which makes it one of the most purposeful home additions. The majority of housing stock in the U.S. was built decades ago, meaning many homes have small kitchens that might not be very functional for the modern homeowner. Kitchen extensions are some of the most popular home addition projects right now. Small homes can be excellent for saving money during the buying process and on lifetime energy costs. But having a small house doesn’t mean the kitchen has to remain dysfunctional. The most popular kitchen extensions include open floor plans and additions with interior lighting to bring more functionality to the room.
2. Smart Lighting
Speaking of lights, smart lighting is taking the 2018 home remodeling industry by storm. With smart lighting additions, homeowners can adjust their brightness according to their needs. Plus, smart lighting is a great way to create a green home and save on energy costs. Lights can be adjusted based on the time of day and the activity. In 2018, most new homes and even some old ones are being equipped with smart lighting features for greater usability and energy savings in the house.
3. Accessibility
There is a greater need for safety and accessibility features in U.S. homes. More and more people are living longer and aging in place. There is also a rise in multi-generational households, where elderly family members stay with their younger loved ones. Some favorite home addition projects for older homeowners include the timeless open floor plan. People in wheelchairs or who use walkers have a difficult time getting around the house when many narrow doorways are separating each room. Adding zero-transition showers, decreasing the steepness of stairs, and adding custom hand railings are all trendy choices for homeowners with accessibility needs.
4. Luxury Basements and Mud Rooms
The basement used to be relegated to spiders, mold, and ghosts. But in 2018, many homeowners are remodeling their basements for added living space and leisure. Families are putting in bathrooms, sitting rooms, and entertainment areas in their basements. And others are completely renovating the lowest floor of their home into complete rental units.
Mudrooms are also becoming super popular home additions. The mudroom can double as a laundry space and a storage area for coats and shoes. They’re even a great way to reduce muck and debris from entering the rest of the home if everyone takes off their shoes in a separate place of the house, reserved specifically for shoes and outerwear. Mudrooms can be added to a garage, or be built as a completely different room off the side of the house.
5. Master Suites
Adding a master suite to an existing home can be one of the most valuable investments for your property. An extra bedroom instantly increases the home’s value, no matter where you are located. Trends for 2018 include open spaces, fireplaces, skylights, and reading nooks for the master suite. Many homeowners will also opt to attach the master suite to a bathroom, adding even more value to the home and enticing a whole new pool of prospective buyers.
When it comes to home additions for 2018, and beyond, the open floor concept and greater relaxation and accessibility are the common threads connecting custom home addition trends. If you’re looking to add value to your home and greater comfort to your family, consider making one of these home addition ideas a reality.
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