If you re living in a home that s just a decade old your addition might not seem so large compared to the present square footage.
Living room addition size.
Basing size upon average room distribution.
All the dimensions i talk about are for a rectangular shaped room.
These additions run 10 20 cheaper than conventional additions and can be made off site saving you from living in a constant construction zone.
So let s have a look at some living room sizes.
For each living room size i ve taken into account a conversation area a square conversation space and an extra 3ft 0 9m for circulation.
The easiest way to get started with a living room addition is with a standard room addition.
Expect to pay six figures for even a modest addition.
We go from very small through to large.
The new glass box like room is anchored to the much older house using matching stone veneer on the outside of the addition see the introduction image above with flagstone steps.
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The new space is equipped with a folding glass wall system that opens for a full 10 foot by 20 foot aperture to the exterior.
However full blown additions blow your finances to smithereens.
If your 1950s home is a tidy 1 500 square feet generous for a 60 year old home you might end up adding a larger than average sized room to that residence.