Sunrooms, Mudrooms, and Guest Suites: The Most Requested Additions in 2025
Every year, certain renovation requests quietly rise to the top of our client list.
In 2025, it’s not bigger kitchens or elaborate media rooms making the cut — it’s the spaces that make daily life feel easier and more beautiful: sunrooms, mudrooms, and guest suites.
These aren’t flashy additions, but they’re deeply livable ones — the kind of spaces that change how a home works. And after a few hundred renovations across Dallas-Fort Worth, we can confidently say these three rooms are worth every inch and investment.
If you’re thinking about a home renovation in Dallas, here’s why these additions are in such high demand — and how they can add both comfort and value to your home.
The Sunroom Comeback
Sunrooms have made a quiet (and very elegant) return. Once considered dated, today’s versions are light-filled extensions that blur the line between indoors and outdoors.
Why they’re trending:
Texas light. We get abundant sunshine, and a sunroom is the perfect way to enjoy it year-round — without the heat or mosquitoes.
Flexible function. They serve as breakfast rooms, reading nooks, or serene office spaces with garden views.
Energy efficiency. Modern glass and insulation make these rooms as comfortable as any other space in the home.
Design tip: Keep it consistent. Matching flooring, trim, and ceiling height to the main home makes a sunroom addition feel intentional, not tacked on.
The Mudroom Every Family Wishes They Had
In a word: storage.
Whether you’re corralling sports gear, backpacks, or muddy boots from White Rock Lake, a well-designed mudroom changes how you enter and live in your home.
Why they’re a 2025 must-have:
Daily function. A defined drop zone keeps the rest of your house cleaner and calmer.
Pet-friendly perks. Built-in dog showers and storage for leashes or food bins are increasingly popular.
Custom cabinetry. Individual lockers or cubbies for each family member make organization almost effortless.
Design tip: Pair your mudroom with a laundry or utility space. Combining them saves square footage and adds resale value — a win-win.
Guest Suites That Feel Like Boutique Hotels
In 2025, multi-generational living and frequent hosting are driving a huge demand for guest suites — often complete with ensuite baths or small kitchenettes.
Why they add value:
Privacy and flexibility. Perfect for long-term guests, aging parents, or future resale appeal.
Rental potential. In certain layouts, they can double as short-term rental spaces or home offices.
Luxury touches. Soundproofing, private entries, and integrated closets make them feel intentional — not leftover space.
Design tip: Don’t cut corners on finishes. The goal is for your guest suite to feel as thoughtfully designed as your primary bedroom — just with its own sense of retreat.
The Real Reason These Spaces Matter
When we ask clients why they want these additions, the answers are rarely about square footage. It’s about creating homes that make life run smoother — with sunlight in the morning, a place to drop your shoes, and a guest room that feels like a quiet little getaway.
That’s the heart of a good renovation: adding not just rooms, but rhythms of living that make every day a little more beautiful.
If that’s what you’re after, our Home Renovations team can help design additions that look seamless, serve real life, and reflect how you actually live.
FAQs: Popular Home Additions in 2025
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Sunrooms, mudrooms, and guest suites add both functional and financial value. Buyers love spaces that combine light, storage, and versatility.
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Not necessarily. These spaces can often be added through strategic reconfiguration or small additions tied into existing layouts.
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Timelines vary, but most additions take 4–6 months from design through completion. Lark Interiors manages the entire process — design, permits, and build coordination.
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All Lark Interiors projects begin at $150,000, ensuring the craftsmanship, quality, and design detail that define our work.
Ready to Add More Beauty and Function to Your Home?
If 2025 is the year you finally create the spaces your home’s been missing — we’d love to help. Whether it’s a bright new sunroom, a hardworking mudroom, or a cozy guest suite, our Dallas-based team can bring it to life from concept to completion.
We’ll make your next addition look seamless — and feel like it was always meant to be there.
LARK INTERIORS
An interior design based in Dallas, Texas and focused on liveable luxury. We believe in comfy sofas, performance fabrics, and coffee tables you can put your feet on.