4 Reasons Why You Should Add a Primary Suite

A primary suite is like an upgraded primary bedroom: in addition to an en suite bathroom, you’d typically find a walk-in closet, a sitting area, maybe even an office with its own door. In today’s post, the home improvement contractors at Owens Construction share the reasons why you should consider adding a primary suite to your home.

1. Utilize the extra space. If your adult children have just moved out of your home, you may have adjoining space that might end up unused for years. You can merge these rooms with your primary bedroom to form a primary suite, or add a door or a clearly marked threshold if you wish to compartmentalize these spaces.
2. Boost your home’s value. Boosting a home’s value is typically seen as a way to increase its selling price by making it more appealing to potential home buyers. While a primary suite can result in increased value — Remodeling Magazine’s 2023 Cost Vs. Value Report estimates a 30.1% recoupment of the remodeling cost — which can make the house more “premium.” This can make it more satisfying to own such a property instead of selling it.
3. Improve accessibility. Remodeling is an opportunity to improve accessibility throughout your home. This is an ideal consideration if you are planning to live independently in your home as you age or if you are expecting loved ones with accessibility limitations to stay with you. Adding a primary suite at the ground level is a great way to improve accessibility, as it keeps the use of stairs to a minimum.
4. More space for your interests. Expanding or relocating your main bedroom can give you more room for your hobbies and interests. Unused rooms that can’t be adjoined to the primary suite can be repurposed into a home library or a crafting room. While recreation rooms are typically located in the basement or a converted attic, an upstairs room provides natural light and added comfort.

Building a primary suite requires meticulous planning with experienced design/build remodelers. When you’re ready to have your own primary suite, give our team a call at Owens Construction at (614) 846-1149. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment.