UP OR OUT? START WITH THESE 4 QUESTIONS
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UP OR OUT? START WITH THESE 4 QUESTIONS
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How much yard space are you willing to give up?
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Is the problem square footage or the way your main floor functions?
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How long do you plan to stay in the home?
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What will your property, existing structure and local zoning realistically allow?
When Building Out Works Better
If the real frustration is how your main floor functions, an extension may be the better solution. Building out can create space for a larger kitchen, family room or more expansive mainfloor living area.
Of course, extending the footprint means giving up some yard space, and property setbacks and local zoning requirements can influence what is possible.
Start With How You Want to Live
Before deciding on the type of addition, start by defining the problem you’ re trying to solve.
Is your family running out of bedrooms? Do you need more privacy? Or is everyone constantly bumping into each other in a cramped kitchen and living area?
At Del Grande Homes, the planning process considers the home’ s structure, property, permits and design alongside the homeowner’ s long-term goals. The best solution isn’ t simply about adding square footage. It’ s about adding the right space, in the right place, for the way you want to live.
Del Grande Homes Properties, www. delgrandehomes. com
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