10 Truly Compelling Home Additions and Remodels You Have to See

When thoughtful interior design and quality craftsmanship come together, the impact can be astounding. From small bathroom remodels to whole house renovations, existing spaces in your home can be transformed, improving their functionality and appearance.

For homeowners, a remodel or home addition can make a world of difference. Creative vision and attention to detail go a long way when applied to a professional remodeling process.

In this post, I'll highlight some must-see additions and remodels from our portfolio. As you'll see, we're a remodeling company that customizes the design for every client. So these examples can serve as inspiration for you—not to copy and paste into your own home, but to think big about what would make your remodel feel most compelling.

#1: The Indoor Fire Pit

Here's something you don't see too often: an indoor fire pit. For this whole home remodel, the fire pit just felt like the perfect complement to the bright and spacious living room. When turned off, it's not intrusive or bulky, but when it's on, it's certainly a conversation piece.

#2: An Open-Concept Living Space

With a home addition, you get not only the benefit of more space but also the opportunity to rework the floor plan, all as part of one project. In this remodel, we created a new room with an open concept to allow natural flow between the kitchen and living room. A long kitchen island with bar seating makes this design ideal for entertaining as guests can easily move around the entire space.

#3: A Dynamic Kitchen for Growing Families

In this project, you can see how detail-oriented remodeling gives rise to a stellar outcome. For this growing family, we created a wraparound kitchen island with high-top seating. This provides a place for the family to gather, whether it's getting breakfast ready in the morning or doing homework while dinner is in the oven.

In this kitchen remodel, we put in an attractive tile backsplash that catches the eye without feeling gaudy or over-the-top, and under-cabinet lighting provides handy task lighting for the counters.

#4: The Unique Second Floor Buildout

A home addition can be used to create a vibrant second floor, and in this project, we added special design elements to make the space feel truly distinct.

Tucked into the area at the top of the stairs is a convenient wet bar with built-in taps and a mini-fridge. This one aspect of the remodel will definitely make life easier, saving countless trips up and down the stairs.

We also put in a handy storage space, which could also function as a laundry room. It's covered by a sliding wooden door gives it an extra touch of personality and contemporary style.

#5: The Water-Bowl Filler

Here's another unique design twist -- a stair-mounted bowl-filler, something that your pups will enjoy immensely. This quirky part of this remodel is functional and sure to catch the attention of anyone who visits your home.

#6: An Elegant Formal Dining Room

Room additions can help you create a new part of your house that you've always wanted. In this project, that meant a dining room that was attractive enough for formal dinners but not so traditional as to feel stuffy. Natural light floods the space, which is also spruced up by a contemporary light fixture and bright and elegant built-in cabinetry.

#7: A Luxe Pool House

Sometimes the remodeling process involves building out a space that's detached from your existing home. For this project, our entire team contributed to the design and construction of a luxe pool house, equipped with its own kitchenette and living room. Large sliding glass doors provide easy access from the pool house to the pool itself.

#8: The Deluxe Bathroom Remodel

Sometimes a master bath remodel involves completely reinventing the space, and that was definitely the case with this specific project. Here, we installed a wet room concept, which is popular in other countries but only starting to gain popularity in the U.S.

For the wet room design, a freestanding tub is installed inside the shower itself, which has dual showerheads. You don't have to worry about splashing or spills as the entire wet room is carefully sealed.

#9: A High-End Outdoor Space

Our remodeling services aren't limited to interiors. Instead, our home construction services also consider how to make the most of your outdoor space. For this addition, we expanded both the interior and exterior, allowing the family to enjoy their home in a host of new ways.

This deck and porch provide ample seating along with shade and protection from the rain. Dual doors make for easy access while also letting more natural light into the interior. With this much space, you can outfit the porch to your liking, including with a fireplace, grill, or jacuzzi.

#10: A Spacious Bathroom Remodel

An addition can be just the occasion for expanding and enhancing your primary bathroom. For this home, we used high-quality materials throughout to create a stunning space with both a freestanding tub and an adjacent walk-in shower. We used two different tile patterns inside the shower and for the tub surround, fostering a sense of cohesive contrast in this luxury bath remodel. Small accents like gold hardware give the bathroom an added touch of elegance.

Custom Home Remodeling in the Greater Des Moines Area

I hope I've given you a taste of what a standout home remodeling project can look like. As a custom remodeling company, Compelling Homes tailors the entire project to your needs and your sense of style.

We use the design-build process, which means that we handle everything from when we're just sketching out ideas to when construction begins to when we wrap up all the finishing touches. That means you have a seamless experience, working with one company the whole time. We also have a dedicated project manager for every remodel to ensure clear communication and high-quality work.

You can learn more about our team on our website. We've also created handy price guides that cover the average costs of different types of projects in the Des Moines and central Iowa region.

If you're ready to get started on your home remodeling project, get in touch with us today. We'd love to help you make it truly compelling.