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How to Choose the Right Home Floor Plan for Your Needs
Choosing among home floor designs can be fun, but it can also be daunting. Specifications that you have never considered, such as the amount of open space for children to play or good feng shui, could pop up and immediately make you decide something that you need to keep, and pay for, for many years to come. Sitting down and getting a clear idea of what you want and need is smart for first-time home buyers and builders alike. While you’re going through home floor plan designs, keep these five tips in mind:
Lifestyle: Do you, or will you ever, have an older family member living with you? Do you anticipate your family growing? Does anyone have a disability? Determining where you need to place bedrooms can dramatically change a home floor plan, as well as cost. While having a bedroom on the first floor provides easy access for residents who have trouble with stairs, it may take away precious square footage you could use in other ways. Plus, bedrooms on the second floor are typically quieter, especially for families with teenagers.
Privacy: Are you private people or do you like to host parties? Choosing a home floor design that has a kitchen closed off from the rest of the house may be good for more private families. On the other hand, large, open kitchens with abundant seating and counter space may be better suited for those who regularly host get-togethers and formal parties.
Work spaces: If you frequently work from home, creating a specific workspace in your home may increase your productivity. Consider transforming an extra bedroom to make your office space something other than the dining room table. Also take into consideration your family’s hobbies. Would converting an extra room into an art room, prove to be worthwhile and well used in the end?
Aesthetic value: Selecting the style of home you want can be a challenge. With Tudor, contemporary, and colonial home styles to choose from, it’s best to do your research beforehand. Older home styles tend to be more limited from a layout perspective, while more recent, contemporary home floor plans typically offer more sprawling space. Also consider the type of furnishings you currently have and visualize them with the home floor plan design so that you can stick to a particular style.
The great outdoors: How much outdoor living space would you like to have? When choosing among home floor designs, also consider how a garage and patio space would fit into your plan. While they’re not calculated into your overall square footage, they are important spaces for storage and outdoor living and should be chosen with care.
Taking the next step to building your dream home
Before you make any decisions about the type of home you’d ultimately like, look into mortgage options that can help make your dream a reality. Whether you decide on a home construction loan or apply for a mortgage to pay for your new home, be sure to decide what you want and need first before ultimately choosing which home is best suited for your and your family’s needs.
Content was created and provided by RBS Citizens Financial Group.
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