How to Extend a Split Level House?

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I have an older split-level house that needs an addition, a vintage home remodel, or other renovation/modernization alternatives. As a result, in the meanwhile, I've sought advice from a home decor expert on how to extend a split level house?

A split-level home has floor levels that are staggered, with entryways on the bottom level. The conventional layout has two sets of stairs that lead up and down - one to the main living space and the other to the finished basement level.

The best way to renovate your split-level home is to figure out which parts require the most work. The landscaping may be an eyesore for some, but for others, it is a claustrophobic, closed-in floor layout that needs to be opened up.

Some split-levels can be revitalised with major paint, carpet, curtain, and fixture replacement, while others will necessitate the construction of a room or garage.

Take a look at the contractors in your area and choose one who has worked on split-level remodelling jobs before.

You don't have to leave your split-level home if you've outgrown it. You have the option of adding an addition either up or out. The following are some of the most popular house addition projects that homeowners ask contractors to complete:

• Addition of a master suite

You can gain the extra space you need for a larger bedroom with a walk-in closet and bathroom by knocking down a wall or two, but you can also construct a master suite addition to your house to take advantage of the existing square footage and meet other needs, such as entertainment space.

• Addition of a sunroom

Due to all the walls and series of boxes (rooms) throughout, one of the most frequently complained about characteristics of a split-level home is the lack of natural light. Create a sunroom on the south-facing section of your property to acquire that much-needed light. You are free to utilise it anyway you choose — as a plant-rich space, an entertainment area, or anything in between.

• Adding a Bedroom

You would probably lose a bedroom or two if you've knocked down walls to make a more open floor design. With a bump-out addition, you can reclaim that much-needed bedroom.

• Addition of a new room

If your family is expanding and you need more space, but you want to be able to utilise it in a variety of ways over the next decade or two, adding a "new room" extension can solve your space problems while also offering you alternatives for the future. 

• Addition to the kitchen

Today's homeowners have changed their minds about how they utilise their kitchens; they're going bigger and adding additional entertaining features. If your current space simply won't accommodate your vision, a kitchen extension will meet your needs.

• Addition to the garage

One of the most common qualities of a split-level home is that it has an attached garage. Because the garage is frequently on the same level as the basement rooms, which may include game rooms, modest living rooms, and office space, the wall separating these rooms and the garage is sometimes removed to make more usable space. This may need adding a one or two-car garage to the home's footprint. A three-car garage can be part of the concept if space isn't an issue and the money permits it.

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