A split-level home is a residence where the house is divided into multiple floors. In many cases, especially around New Jersey in areas like Cedar Grove, Chatham, and New Vernon, the homes tend to consist of three levels. The front door brings you in on the main level, which can often include the common areas like the kitchen and living room. Then there are half-flights of stairs that lead up and down from the main area. In most cases, the bedrooms are on the upper level and a finished basement is on the lower level. But what if your split-level home doesn’t provide enough space for your family, but you don’t want to pick up and move? Your best option might be to consult an experienced NJ remodeling contractor about adding additional living space to your house. Here are some split-level home addition options that might be right for you:

Split-Level Home Addition Option #1: The Pop Top

In many cases, split-level homes were chosen by the original builder and homeowner because the lot size didn’t allow something wide and sprawling. On lots like these, it might be difficult to build outwards to add extra space to your home. That’s why you might want to talk to your NJ remodeling contractor about a “Pop Top.” This is a home addition where you literally add another floor to the top of your home. It’s certainly not easy or cheap, but it can add a ton of square footage to your home without losing even an inch of yard space. And since you’ll be completely redoing your roof, you can work with your contractor’s design team to come up with a new roof style that will add beauty to your home, along with the extra space.

Split-Level Home Addition Option #2: The Attic Conversion

If you don’t want to have your NJ remodeling contractor pull the entire roof off your home, but still feel like expanding upwards is the way to go, you might want to consider converting your attic into a bedroom or office. In many cases, you can even add a bedroom AND bathroom to your attic to make it into what’s basically its own little suite. This works great for situations where an elderly family member is coming to live with you, or a child is returning from college. We’ve even seen situations where homeowners turn their attic into a suite and rent it out. And don’t worry, your attic conversion will be temperature-regulated, so you’ll remain comfortable in both the winter and summer months.

Split-Level Home Addition Option #3: The Garage Conversion

The garage conversion is one of the simpler home addition options on a split-level house. It is perfect for situations where your children used to share a bedroom, but have now grown old enough to need separate rooms. And with the modernization of the work force, we’ve also seen it used to convert the garage into an office for someone who’s telecommuting for work. From a budget perspective, the garage conversion is often the most cost-effective way your NJ remodeling contractor can help you add space to your home. You will, however, lose the ability to park your car inside on those cold New Jersey days.

To learn more about what split-level room addition option might be right for you and your family, please give our team at KraftMaster Renovations a call at 908-517-5581. You can also contact us through our online form. Thanks.