Your family just keeps growing and growing, but your house just doesn't seem to be getting the hint. If only houses grew as they got older too! If you feel cramped for space and there's just nowhere to turn to for a little extra breathing room, it may be time to consider adding on an addition to the home. The great thing about an addition is that you have the freedom to make it your own space from top to bottom. So what space do you need most? What room is lacking the thing you'd really love to incorporate if you had more space?

Maybe you like the idea of a new master suite so you can give one of the kids their own bedroom instead of sharing a bunk-bed with a sibling. Starting from scratch and building your own master suite means that you can add higher ceilings and maybe some decorative beams. You could even put a fireplace in your bedroom and share it with the new master bathroom.