Room Additions - Spears Design Build Group

Building Up or Building Out?

Serving DeKalb, Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, Sycamore, and surrounding areas

Does your home need more space? Perhaps a growing family or a new hobby finds you need to expand your current space. Room additions can take shape in a variety of ways, whether you build up or build out. We take personal pride in our attention to detail on your home additions. From start to finish, Spears Design Build Group focuses on quality craftsmanship, innovation, and the professional completion of your design and construction objectives.

Second Story Additions

Second-story additions are a great way to expand the living space in your current home. Depending on the situation, building up can sometimes be less expensive per square foot than building out because there won’t be any need for foundation building. With a second-floor addition, you can add bedrooms, bathrooms, an office study, or any other space you desire.

Enclosed patio addition by Spears Design Build Group.

Living room that was expanded by Spears Design Build Group.

Family Room & Game Room Additions

Every home needs to have a family room or game room! It’s the perfect space in your home to gather with friends and family, enjoy video and board games, and watch movies. If you’re thinking about building a family room or game room addition in your home, you’ll want to consider features like:

Wide-Screen Television or Projector
Built-In Surround Sound System
Fireplace
Wet Bar with Built-In Wine Cooler
Built-in Shelves and Storage
Beverage and Snack Refrigerator
Homework Station with a Built-in Desk
Exposed Wood Beams

Want to incorporate even more fun into the space? Consider adding a poker table, arcade games, and a ping-pong table!

Bathroom Additions

Want to stop sharing a bathroom with your children? Who could blame you! So what’s the best solution? Creating a tranquil master bathroom for you to unwind in after a long day at work. Don’t have enough bathrooms to suit your family and guests? Consider building a new bathroom on the main level of your home to accommodate the whole family. A bathroom addition will not only give you the space that you need but will also help to increase the value of your home.

If you’re looking to create a new master or guest bath, some of the things you’ll want to consider include:

Style: Which style do you like best? Contemporary, Farmhouse, Traditional, Modern, Transitional?
Layout: Where do you want your vanity, shower, and toilet to be located?
Storage Needs: Features like dual vanities offer lots of storage space.
Material Options for Your Countertop, Cabinets, and Backsplash: Do you want Quartz countertops with an oak wood vanity and a glass tile backsplash?
Flooring: What kind of flooring do you want? Wood, ceramic tile, vinyl, or concrete?
Lighting: Do you want sconces, pendant lights, or recessed lighting in your new bathroom?
Luxury Features: Add some luxury with a freestanding tub or walk-in shower.
Universal Design Elements: Grab bars, non-slip flooring, and barrier-free showers are all options you should consider for aging in place

Do you want to see some of our bathroom additions? Check out our Bathroom Remodeling Gallery to view all of our past projects across the Fox Valley.

Kitchen Additions

Create an incredible in-law suite or basement apartment with a kitchen addition. This will allow your in-laws, guests, or tenants to have a space to cook without having to enter the main level of the home. This is especially convenient for aging loved ones that may have trouble making their way upstairs. While a kitchen addition is generally smaller than the main level kitchen, it should have the following:

Sink
Oven
Dishwasher
Microwave
Custom Cabinets for Storage

A kitchen addition can increase the value of your home and make it more convenient for your loved ones and guests. If you’re renting out your home’s basement apartment, a kitchen addition will allow you to increase the monthly rent which you could use to make even more improvements to your Fox Valley, Illinois home.

Bedroom Additions & In-Law Suites

If your family is expanding, a bedroom addition or in-law suite might be your best option. Avoid the stress of having to move into a larger home by building an addition like this one. Building a bedroom or in-law suite will increase both the size of your home and its value. You can use your bedroom addition as:

a nursery for your new arrival
a spacious master suite
an in-law suite to provide your aging loved ones with more privacy
a lively children’s room
the perfect guest retreat

If you want to build a bedroom addition, you’ll want to think about what features are most important to you. Incorporating features like a walk-in closet, fireplace, or custom storage may increase your cost but are well worth the investment in the long run.

Built-out bedroom addition by Spears Design Build Group.

Home office remodel by Spears Design Build Group.

Home Study & Office

If you work remotely or prefer to have a workspace at home, consider an office addition. You can add enough space for a full-sized desk and seating area. Depending on the zoning restrictions in your area, an office addition could provide you with the space needed to start a business at your home. You could even qualify for a home office deduction on your taxes!

4 Reasons You Should Create a Home Office or Study

Save money and time by not having to commute to work or pay for parking
Enjoy a quiet area where you can focus solely on your work
Create a dedicated homework area for your children
Eliminate distractions in other areas of your home

If you want to build a home office or study addition in your home, check out our room additions gallery to view all of our past projects.