Home additions are a great way to increase the value of your log cabin home and make it more functional. Home addition projects are a chance to get creative and truly make your log cabin your own.

The best time to think about additions or specialty rooms is during the planning phase of construction. If you’re planning to build a log home from the ground up, think about how your needs might change over time. Work with your builder or general contractor to ensure your home can accommodate your needs now and in the future.

Here are a few benefits of a cabin addition:

• Creates more livable space – Add-ons like a deck or loft can add hundreds of square feet of usable space to your home. More space gives your family room to grow and expands your options for hosting guests and throwing parties.
• Boosts home value – Add-ons almost always increase the value of a home. Building a deck, for example, typically brings a relatively high rate of return, depending on which material is used (wood is best), the size of the deck, and other factors.
• Additional functionality – Additions can make your home more functional by addressing specific needs. Adding a garage for extra storage or building a mudroom are all ways to make your home more functional and accommodating.   

Thinking about an addition or a specialty room for your home? Scroll down for more log cabin addition ideas.