Home additions this year continue to focus on outdoor living, with construction being as simple as a deck or as detailed as an outdoor kitchen. Even in our diverse climate, homeowners prefer to enlarge living space by taking advantage of as much fresh air as possible.
Your options for taking relaxation, entertainment or a full celebration outside are numerous. You need only consider how you want to use your new space to begin your planning. Are you looking for unenclosed space, open-air space with screens, or a room with windows for cooler days? Will your space be used for small-group or family relaxation, large group entertaining, or meal prep and cooking?
Today, home additions that take advantage of warm weather can easily be designed to provide additional living space for your family well into the cooler months of the year.
Your dream home addition
- Outdoor rooms are the biggest trend in recent years. Plan a simple patio or ground level deck and finish it with sofa-style outdoor furniture and fire pit to provide an open-air space for quiet entertaining.
- Already have a spacious covered patio? Consider adding screens to provide an airy space to gather free of those evening pests. Expand your plan to include windows or sliding glass doors and you can begin using your outdoor room earlier in the spring and later into the fall.
- If large gatherings and celebrations are popular at your home, design a pavilion-style structure with bar and dance space, complete with high-top tables and perimeter seating.
- For the ultimate in outdoor living, design an outdoor kitchen that allows for nearly year-round enjoyment and cooking. Whether you choose a grill or prefer to install a traditional range, your dream kitchen can include the conveniences of counter-tops, full sink and full-size refrigerator. Add screens, windows and sliding doors, to lengthen your season.
Talk to your builder about various options that will perfectly complete your outdoor space, including unique lighting, television and wifi hook-up, ceiling fans and heaters. Colors and flooring can create a separate feel for your space or make your room a true extension of your home, and consider roofing choices ranging from shingles or metal to glass for the ultimate outdoor feel.
For unique ideas and guidance on how to design the perfect outdoor addition for your family, call R.C. Norman Construction, or click here for more information on home remodeling from one of Northeast Ohio’s premier builders.