Shed dormer

A shed dormer can be the best way to add space to a one-and-a-half-story house, but you have to get the details right if you want it to be an asset and not an eyesore.

Pro builder Mike Guertin explains two options for tying a shed dormer into the existing roof.

Two-bedrooms garage apartment, 2 shower rooms, open concept with cathedral ceiling & fireplace

Gratefully Vintage- Antique Ladder Decor Create a beautifully unique look in your home using an old ladder. It's a great way to frame out and display your family photos. This would look lovely in my living room.

If you start with a full-scale layout on the subfloor and plan for the finished details, the framing is relatively painless.

Looking toward our bedroom. Most of the addition will be closet space for us (and the extra window, of course - I am so thrilled about all the extra light!)

Use an entire room for walk in closet -- Plaster & Disaster

The two story sheds in our Liberty line are custom built and have an endless array of options to fit your needs. Do you need a full second floor, or simply a loft area for extra storage? Perhaps you'd love the look of a shed dormer to let tons of natural light into the upstairs. You can select from different custom windows and doors, including sliding or tilt-out windows,

Whitten Architects designed this inviting farmhouse for a couple of empty nesters and their golden retriever, located in Portland, Maine.