Home Additions

When you love your home but need more space, an addition is the perfect solution. We design and build expansions that feel like they’ve always belonged, matching the character of your house while giving you the layout, functionality, and square footage you’ve been dreaming of.

Design

Be it a primary suite, bathroom, family room, basement, or a kitchen built for entertaining, every addition should be shaped around your lifestyle. Because design drives every choice, we prioritize comfort, flow, and lasting value, creating elegant spaces that reflect how you really live.

Build

We’re experts at making new spaces feel like they’ve always belonged. Our design and build team collaborates from day one to ensure beauty never comes at the expense of practicality.

  • STEP 1:

    Discovery

    We kick things off by learning about your home, your wishlist, and how your space needs to grow. Maybe you’re dreaming of more room to gather, work, or just breathe a little easier. Whatever the case, we’ll create a plan that puts your lifestyle and investment first.

  • STEP 2:

    Architectural Development

    With your goals in focus, we create architectural plans that show how the new space will connect with your existing home, both functionally and aesthetically.

  • STEP 3:

    Material Selections

    Once the plans are set, we’ll dive into mood boards, material selections, and fixture options to add character to your new space.

  • STEP 4:

    Building Your New Space

    Finally, it’s time to begin construction. We handle permits, inspections, and timelines—from foundation to final walkthrough—so there’s no overwhelm, just results you’re excited to come home to.

What types of home additions does Kendall Design + Build create?

Kendall Design + Build designs and builds custom home additions that give homeowners more room to live, gather, work, relax, and entertain. This can include primary suites, bathrooms, family rooms, basements, kitchens, mudrooms, expanded living areas, and other spaces designed around the way you actually use your home.

How do I know if a home addition is the right solution?

A home addition is often the right solution when you love your home but need more space. Instead of moving, an addition allows you to expand your square footage while improving layout, flow, comfort, and function. Our team helps you determine how your home needs to grow and whether an addition is the best investment for your goals.

Will the new addition match the existing home?

Yes. One of the most important parts of our process is making new spaces feel like they have always belonged. We consider your home’s architecture, proportions, materials, layout, and character so the addition feels connected to the original structure.

Do you handle both the design and build of a home addition?

Yes. Kendall Design + Build manages both the design and construction of home additions. Our design and build teams collaborate from day one, which helps ensure the finished space is beautiful, practical, and aligned with the original vision. From architectural plans and material selections to permits, inspections, and construction, we guide the entire process.

What is the first step in planning a home addition?

The first step is discovery. We learn about your home, your wishlist, your lifestyle, and how your space needs to grow. Whether you need more room to entertain, work from home, accommodate family, or simply make your home feel more comfortable, we start by creating a plan that supports your lifestyle and investment.

What does the design process include?

The design process includes architectural planning, space planning, mood boards, material selections, fixtures, finishes, and design details. We look at how the new space connects to the existing home, both functionally and aesthetically, so the final result feels seamless and intentional.

Do you manage permits and inspections for home additions?

Yes. During the build phase, Kendall Design + Build manages the construction process, including permits, inspections, timelines, and coordination from foundation to final walkthrough. Our goal is to reduce overwhelm and keep the project moving toward a finished space you’re excited to come home to.

Can I see an example of a Kendall Design + Build home addition?

Yes. Our Ferndale, MI home addition project is a great example of how an addition can expand a home while adding beauty, function, and character. The project included thoughtfully designed new spaces that improved the way the homeowners live and use their home.

What areas do you serve for home additions?

Kendall Design + Build is based in Royal Oak, MI and serves homeowners throughout Metro Detroit and Oakland County, including Royal Oak, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Huntington Woods, Ferndale, Ann Arbor, and surrounding communities.

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—Rose B.

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