Sunroom, Laundry Room, & Home Office Addition

Sunroom, Laundry Room, & Home Office Addition

Recently, Balducci Additions and Remodeling completed a home addition near King William, Virginia. The clients wanted a dedicated laundry room, but they couldn't configure it into their home's layout. Instead of taking away valuable square footage, a home addition was drawn up to make their dream laundry room a reality.

Home Addition Plans

Before Photos

The home addition includes a sunroom, laundry room, pantry, and home office. The addition extends the width of the house and juts out 16' (not including the deck).

Case openings between the addition and existing home

The transition from the existing home to the sunroom addition includes two case openings, one between the original living room and one between the original kitchen.

Sunroom Addition

Sunroom Addition

The sunroom features a pair of triple windows that face the backyard, which allows for lots of natural sunlight and viewing space. The exterior wall in the sunroom has two windows and a door leading to the wrap around deck. Also in the space are light hardwood floors, which complement the light blue walls. These features help to keep the room feeling airy and bright.

Laundry Room Addition

Laundry Room with Drying Rack

Just off of the sunroom is the laundry room. The laundry room is set up "galley style" to allow for easy traffic flow between the sunroom and home office. The washer and dryer are set up below the window, with room for storage to the left and a utility sink to the right.

Laundry Room with Side-by-Side Washer and Dryer

The focal points of the room are the two custom storage cabinets with hanging racks above. The beautiful custom cabinets are Red Oak with a classic gray stain. The cabinets feature 3 soft close drawers to provide much needed extra storage.

Custom Cabinetry in Home Laundry Room

Home Office Addition

Home Office

Just beyond the sunroom is the home office space. The home office features an L-shaped desk, which is framed around two windows to let natural sunlight into the work space. The office also serves as a multi-purpose room with areas for lounging, playing instruments, or watching TV. The home office also has a door that allows for direct access to the pressure treated deck.

Deck Addition

Pressure Treated Deck

The deck addition was a huge focal point of this project; after all, it is about 45' in total! While the pressure treated deck only extends out 8' on the sides of the house, the back portion of the deck is 10' to allow enough room for seating and entertaining areas.

Elevation Drawing of the Addition

Elevation View of the Deck Addition

Want to see more pictures of the sunroom, laundry room, and home office addition? Feel free to visit our Houzz profile.

Want to get a head start on your home addition project? Feel free to contact us for a free in home estimate!

4 Home Renovation Projects That Don't Increase Your Resale Value

While any home renovation project that adds value to your way of living is worth the investment, some projects may not be worth the money if your goal is to add resale value. Some of these projects might be priceless to certain homeowners; however, if you plan on moving within the next few years we recommend skipping these updates.

State of the Art Kitchen Remodel

While kitchens are typically one of the most sought after home renovation projects, overdoing it can cost you. Commercial grade appliances and top of the line countertops and tiles may be appealing, but too much of it can detract potential buyers. Selecting finishes and appliances that appeal to a broader range of people will give you more bang for your buck.

Photo: Instawares Restaurant Blog

A Sunroom Addition

While many potential buyers may yearn over the thought of a sunroom, these window-filled rooms can increase the cost of your heating and cooling bills. As you may know, windows are not the best insulators. This means that a sunroom addition would raise energy costs in the summer and winter months, which can be a turn off for buyers. However, this may not be the case if you live in an area or neighborhood with houses that typically have sunrooms.

Extensive Landscaping and Flowers

A home can look much more inviting by keeping a well manicured lawn and maintained siding and windows. Complete the look by including some tasteful landscaping; however, don't go overboard. A tropical oasis in your backyard may "wow" any guests that comes through, but at the same time this can overwhelm some buyers. When it comes to landscaping, less is often more. This includes a few flowering shrubs, a flagstone walkway, a couple of planters, and fresh mulch.

A Custom Home Office

We understand the need for a separate home office space for those who work from home; however, most homeowners can agree that a separate room for a home office is unnecessary. Plus, technology is constantly changing. Thus, investing in advanced wiring and custom home components (such as built-ins for computers, printers, and the like) is not the wisest investment for your money. A simple desk and desk chair set up will do.

Photo: Furniture Design Gallery

Tips to Update Your Home Office

According to globalworkplaceanalytics.com, telework has grown about 94.8% in for-profit companies from 2005-2014 and we don’t see that number slowing down anytime soon. As the number of telecommuter jobs increases, so does the demand for a home office. We briefly mentioned home office spaces in our previous blog post: More Living Space: 5 Great Garage Conversion Ideas. A home office is beneficial for those who get distracted easily by things around the house and need more privacy to get work done at home. Don’t think updating your home office is worth the investment? Bank Rate claims that 44% of buyers would pay an extra $1,920 to pay for a home that includes a home office. A home office doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips on creating a functional office space in your home:

Raise your computer to eye level. Many of us working desk jobs are hunched over day in and day out. Over time, this causes havoc to our health. A stand for your laptop will keep you neck and back straight.

Upgrade your desk chair. Traditional desk chairs can be dated and don’t provide much personality. Opt for an upholstered dining chair instead. Pick one that you love and you will want to sit there each day and get some work done! We like this one from West Elm:

Saddle Office Chairs – West Elm

Add some life to your space through plants or other greenery. We recommend low maintenance succulents for an effortless look. If you decide to go the floral route, try to avoid too much fragrance. This can cause a headache-definitely something that you want to avoid while working!

Curate your desk space. You should be leaving only the items that you use regularly out on your desk. All other items should be stowed away. In regards to the items that remain on your desk, these things should spark your creativity and inspire you to be productive.

Work Space – Photo: maryjanemorrisphotography.com

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