Posted by: Regent Homes, on February 16, 2015
What should my new home look like? What do I need in it? How do we make this the perfect house for us? When you’re building a custom home, these initial questions may seem simple – but they have life-changing effects. Your custom home layout should suit your needs perfectly, both now and in the future.
Here’s your step-by-step guide to choosing the right home floor plan layout for you.
The following questions will help you to determine if a ranch-style or multilevel home will suit you best.
The number of bedrooms defines a home: a 3-bedroom, a 4-bedroom, and so on. Consider these factors to help you decide the bedroom count:
The placement of the master bedroom is key. Do you want it on the first floor, close to your living room, kitchen, and other common quarters? Or do you want it upstairs for more privacy? On the second floor the master bedroom can also be closer to the kids’ room or a nursery.
Just like bedrooms, bathrooms are also used to define a house: 2-bathroom, 2.5-bath, etc. It’s best to assume a minimum of one bathroom per floor (including one in the basement, if it’s going to be finished). Then consider:
Consider the orientation of your home and where major windows should face. Think about the possible scenery outside your windows (street view, woods, backyard). Do you want evening or morning sun hitting:
The orientation of your home will determine whether you get good evening sun on the patio, or whether bright morning light hits your bedroom windows.
Consider how you live your life in your home, and how your current home does or doesn’t meet those needs. Think of these elements:
As you answer all of these questions, keep a checklist of the rooms you will need: bedrooms, bathrooms, offices. Then note how you want to use each room: an open kitchen for entertaining, a media room in the basement, three bedrooms for your future kids. When you have your checklist, consult with us to choose the perfect custom floor plan for your future home!
Categories: Custom Homes, Floor Plans