Adding onto a home requires a bit of finesse to make it look like it belongs and simultaneously create a functional, modern space that will benefit you most. You’ll need to consider how the roofline connects to the house, how you’ll complement the style of the house, and how utilities like heating and cooling will be impacted. To maintain the aesthetic appeal of the original house, you can match the roofing materials, replicate the architectural details, and use complementary colours. Vertical or horizontal home additions can require excavation, footings, and additional siding and roofing. Whether adding a new garage, converting part of your existing garage or adding a suite above, garage conversions are considered additions since so much living area is added at once. An increasingly popular option is a secondary living structure detached from the main house that can be used as an office, hobby room or guest house.