Bump out additions are a fantastic solution for many homeowners to increase the space within their home, without breaking the budget, and if a full on addition project isn’t quite within your reach, then one of these 5 great bump out ideas, might be:
- A sunroom
Sometimes, whether it’s summer or winter or something in between, you want the experience of being a bit closer to nature (or whatever lies outside your home!), without the intense heat, bugs, cold or rain. Sunrooms give you the ideal opportunity to feel as if you’re in an outside space, while staying at a perfectly ambient temperature and being able to enjoy the view.
The sunroom doesn’t have to be huge, even 8 feet by 10 feet would be enough if space is at a premium, but it must have heating and cooling in order to be comfortable all year round.
- A kitchen bay window extension
Bay windows are a simple way of making your kitchen extend a little further outward, without taking up too much space, or costing too much money. The perfect space to add some extra seating and a table, you and your family can enjoy sitting in the bay window while eating, drinking or playing family games. Just be sure to work with a general contractor who has experienced window fitters on their team.
- An en suite for the master bedroom
En suites are always a valuable addition to a home, and if your master bedroom doesn’t already have one, this would make a great bump out idea. Plumbing must be on the inside walls to accommodate exterior winter weather conditions, and by bumping your bedroom out just 5 feet the length of the bedroom, you can fit in everything that a bathroom needs.
- A home office
The ongoing pandemic has forced many people to work from home, and in fact, remote working is fast becoming the norm for some companies. However, without a formal space to call your office, working from home can be tricky to say the least. You don’t need a huge amount of space, just an area that’s big enough to accommodate a desk, chair and small sitting area. You could leave room for a built-in bookshelf for all those Zoom moments!
- A mudroom/utility room
This bump out idea is always a popular one, and with good reason. Not only can you turn it into a space for hats, coats and shoes, but you could even make it into a laundry room. Most homes would benefit from the addition of a mudroom, and for many, it’s absolutely within their budget.
Bumping out – provided you hire an experienced general contractor who can professionally handle every element of it – is a workable solution to the problem of space (or a lack of) for many homeowners, and if your family is growing or you’d simply like more space to escape to when you want to be alone, consider an affordable bump out solution such as those listed above.