Addition layout

12 years ago

Hi everyone,

I've lurked in the remodeling forum quite a bit, but this is my first post here. We have a 1250 sq ft house, which is perfect for my family of three most of the time. We would like to add on a third bedroom to serve as a guest bedroom (and somewhere for me to go when my husband is snoring) as well as contain a small workspace for me. Currently, we use the back room as a den and have a pull-out for guests. I also have a desk in there for working at home. I have come up with two layouts for a single room addition, and would love any comments or thoughts. Go crazy - I'm just in the beginning stages of planning, and appreciate any suggestions!

Original layout:
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Layout Option 1 - a bit smaller, and therefore cheaper:
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Layout Option 2 - more closet and office space:
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Comments (3)

kirkhall
12 years ago
Number 1 seems sufficient. I'd not make it bigger because it does not have good access to a bathroom, so would never be the logical "master bedroom" choice. If you were going to also add a small bath, then it would be a normal location for a master.

What is your budget on this though? You might be surprised what it will cost to add on a small addition.

Will you miss the windows in the family room?
rmiriam
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks, Kirkhall. You're probably right. I thought about adding a bathroom, but we don't really need a third. There is one right across the den from the guest room (which can be closed off to make an in-law suite). Would additional square feet add substantially to the cost, though? Seems like the labor wouldn't be too much different, and that's the biggie.

I'm OK with losing the windows in the family room. We have a nice set on another wall, and light also comes through the back door and laundry room.

I was hoping to do the addition and deck for under $50K. My contractor was here yesterday and said I could probably get away with about $35K. Yay! It does make sense to add on in this neighborhood, as prices have skyrocketed in the past year and a half, and most smaller homes are bought by developers who blow out the back and make them much bigger.
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kirkhall
12 years ago
The extra square footage for a bathroom is not what is expensive... It is the plumbing and the codes that get expensive (like, whether or not you can even have a third toilet by sewer capacity/code).

I was wondering if there was a way, instead, to put the bedroom where your FR is, and make the addition the FR area.

But, I think you have a solid plan above, if you are happy with how it will function--mostly strictly as a guest room/office.