Home Additions and Annex Ideas

Home Annex Privacy

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One of the chief advantages of an annex is privacy. In a household where solitude is a rare commodity, creating an oasis away from the house may be the only way to ensure real peace and quiet when you need it. The degree of separation offered by annexes makes them particularly suitable for spaces that call for extra privacy, such as guest quarters, a home office, or an apartment for live-in relatives.

Annexes are also good options for spaces that need extra noise buffering, such as a teen lounge, a kids' playroom, or a room for playing musical instruments. Another advantage is minimal—or no—alteration of your home's existing roofscape, exterior walls, room layout, or supply of natural light and views. Because a home annex is mostly or totally freestanding, it won't require changing your home's roof pitch, giving up windows, or rerouting household traffic. All you may need to change is the shape of your deck or terrace or the location of plants, shrubs, or paths in your landscape.