Sometimes, you love your home but it’s just not serving your needs anymore. Rather than searching for a new home, consider adding on to your existing place.
An addition increases the size and/or functionality of your home — which can revitalize space and make it work better for you. Whether you want to add a space to accommodate a growing family or you are planning upgrades that will pay off when it’s time to sell, get ideas and inspiration for a home addition project.
What to Know About Home Additions in DC
In the DC metro area including Northern VA and Maryland, you can find a mix of condos, rowhomes, and single-family homes. Space is at a premium — so how can you make the most of yours?
1. Bedroom Ensuite
Adding space to the primary bedroom can help create a peaceful, luxurious, hotel-like environment. This homeowner opted to add a second-story addition above an existing garage to add a suite and spa bathroom, adding extra space and a touch of serenity to their daily routines.
2. Enclosing a Porch
Turn a seasonal room into an extension of your living space by closing in a deck, porch, or carolina room. This homeowner gained a sunlit space with an eye-catching fireplace, perfect for lounging and entertaining with a view of the outdoors.
3. Screened Porch
Get closer to nature with a seasonal porch that allows you to enjoy your outdoor space, even in buggy or wet weather. We can add screened in porches that allow a seamless, comfortable transition between indoor and out.
4. Front Porch
Or enjoy the outdoors with a covered front porch, adding curb appeal in addition to a welcoming space to sip coffee in the mornings or wind down in the evening with a view of your yard and neighborhood.
5. Luxury Kitchen
Love to cook and entertain? Consider adding more space and remodeling your kitchen to add style and function. This homeowner added to the back of their home to create an eat-in kitchen with space for entertaining, plus an additional full bath to accommodate overnight guests.
6. Home Office or Game Room
Adding a “bonus” room is a great way to level up the functionality of your house. If you work from home frequently, a home office might be the best use of space to keep your work and life spaces separate. Or if you have teens, a game room or secondary living space can be worth its weight in gold.
7. Bump Out / Home Expansion
Add space with a bump out or expansion of your home. For this property, adding on to the back of the home allowed for an expanded kitchen, dining room, and screened in porch. Due to the new layout, the homeowner was also able to add a home office and powder room into the existing space.
8. Mudroom
A small addition with a big impact, adding a mudroom is a great way to keep your home clean and organized. This highly functional space can include a dedicated coat closet, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry for seasonal storage, or even a sink for bathing dogs and washing hands after outdoor activities.
9. Garage Addition
Adding a garage is a functional way to up your storage, create a safe space for your cars, and give yourself the ability to come and go from your comfortable house in any weather. Plus, some hobbies require covered outdoor space — like tuning up a classic car. We can add garages that are fully equipped with insulation and electric, making your space a true extension of your home.
How Much Does a Home Addition in DC or Northern VA Cost?
In the Washington DC metropolitan area, the cost of a home addition is between $100-300 a square foot. This number depends on the complexity of your project. Adding space with new plumbing, custom cabinetry, and countertops will be a more involved project than adding a bump-out intended to be a bedroom or office.
Depending on your needs and lifestyle, there’s a way to make your home work for you. Whether it’s a remodel, addition, or new custom build, learn more about the costs and process of a home addition in Northern VA or DC.
Oztan Studio is a premier architecture & design firm based out of Bethesda, Maryland. We serve the DMV region with gorgeous custom home additions, from second-story additions to basement renovations. Get in touch with us today.
