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Step 1
Crunch some numbers. Make sure the estimated costs are manageable. Factor in the cost of materials, labor, decorating and clean up. If you ever sell the house, will you get back an acceptable percentage of your financial investment?
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Step 2
Think carefully about your current space before rushing into a project. Your new addition needs to make sense and flow well with the rest of the house, while also meeting your needs.
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Step 3
Remember to consider the exterior of your home, too. The siding, doors, windows and roof of the addition and the original house should appear the same.
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Step 4
Talk to a professional designer or architect. Explain what you would like to do and invite them to your home to take a look at your current layout. They can help fill in any technical gaps and determine whether or not your design ideas are possible.
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Step 5
Decide whether you are going to perform any of the work yourself or if you will hire subcontractors for everything. If you hire out, you will need to assemble a team that will cover all your needs. Many residential construction companies have staff to cover every building and remodeling area, but others may not. From carpenters to plumbers to electricians, the professionals you need depend upon the addition you are creating.
