Whether open, screened, or glass-in, such rooms extend our living spaces and provide a place for retreating or for relaxed entertaining. These small-scale additions are created by extending a wall only a few feet. The space gain itself may be small, but the effect is great. If you have big dreams but a small or narrow lot, you may have no way to go but up. Also, be sure to ask local officials whether there are any height restrictions in your area.
Many contractors offer package deals on standard-size room additions.
Sometimes an addition will house a single room - that coveted new master suite you've always wanted or an inviting new family room. These additions are rare, but they can provide a creative solution to tough problems. You can attach a tower directly to the house or build a two-story addition away from the main house and connect the two structures with passageways on each level. When you need something more than a single-room addition, you may add an entire wing. This was common in the 1800s as families grew and prospered.