When you're looking for more space but don't need a home with extra bedrooms, look for a plan with a bonus room. Bonus rooms can be finished at the same time as the rest of the home, but you can also hold off until you're settled in or your budget allows. These rooms don't have any specific use in mind when they are included in plans—hence the unspecific name—but homeowners often turn them into offices, gyms, playrooms, or whatever else their families need. A bonus room can be found anywhere, but many are located over the garage, where they are easily and inexpensively incorporated among trusses, or as part of a finished basement alongside a drive-under garage. Choosing a plan with this versatile space gives you the choice to easily update the home through the years, as it can function as a hangout for the kids until they move away and it can become an office or studio, and that's a very attractive feature nowadays. If you need assistance finding a home with a bonus room, please email, live chat, or call us at 866-214-2242 and we'll be happy to help!