Home additions are more complex than kitchen or bathroom remodeling. Some projects, like accessory dwelling units (ADUs), are much like building a second house. This is why you have to carefully plan your project, and part of good planning is avoiding known pitfalls. In today’s post, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Aiken helps you plan your home addition with this look at common — and costly — home addition mistakes.

1. Ignoring the home’s existing architecture. With home additions that require changes to the house’s footprint or elevation (such as bump-outs and second stories), care must be taken to maintain the house’s original aesthetic. This is especially important if the house is based on a certain architectural style — you probably won’t want to have a home addition that sticks out like a sore thumb.
2. Poor space allocation. Home additions are an option to create new spaces by dividing larger rooms. However, a poorly-planned space allocation can result in cramped rooms and odd corners, or even code violations. This underlines the importance of working with professionals — a fresh set of eyes, one with experience and know-how, can help you get the most out of a small space.
3. Not considering the resale value. You’d be doing your home a disservice if you don’t at least consider how your home addition will raise its resale value. One of the risks of undertaking a project without the intent to sell is that some of the design choices can end up as too specific that the other members of the household (or future buyers) may find them off-putting. Keeping the resale value in mind, whether or not you intend to sell, can help achieve a balanced design.
4. Hiring different teams for one project. Some people prefer to “compartmentalize” complex projects like home additions by working with separate design and build teams. Taking this approach requires a great amount of coordination, which increases the risk of miscommunication and delays. This is where design/build contractors like DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Aiken come in. We work with our clients from the design stages, all the way to building and completion. For our clients, this means less stress, less risks and a successful project.

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When you’re ready to build your home addition, give our team at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Aiken a call at (803) 266-1913. You can also contact us online to schedule a no-obligation consultation. We serve homeowners in North Augusta, Graniteville, New Ellenton, Beech Island, Barnwell and Edgefield Park.