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How to Choose the Right Floor Plan for Your New Home

19/5/2022

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Moving to a brand new home can be hard. It's even more challenging because you want to make it the perfect place to call home. Everything has to be just right - from the floor up to the roof. If you don't know how to choose the right floor plan for your new home yet, we're here for you.

What is the budget for your home?

The very first thing you want to do when making your new home the perfect place to live in is - check your budget. Yes, some items may attract you more than others, but it's important to be realistic about your possibilities at the end of the day. Spread the budget carefully on all the renovations. If you're dreaming of some specific features, you should discuss them with your contractor before starting anything, so you know where you stand with your budget. 
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"​Every construction project requires careful budget planning. "

Match the house floor plan to your lifestyle

Regardless of how creative you are, there are some things you must take into consideration. Important considerations include:
  •  the arrangement and size of your rooms
  • taking into account the number of people in the family and their ages
  • social habits

Adapt your home design to your family

The majority of households with small children prefer to have the private areas of the house, such as the bedrooms and baths, clustered together in one region of the house. However, it is common for families with adolescents and young adults to want separate bedrooms for each family member. Also, families with small children often choose a plan with wide hallways because it's easier for the little ones to move around safely. When looking for a new place to live, some considerations should help guide your decision-making process. Consider the benefits and drawbacks of the floor layout that you now have. It's possible that you won't like it and would rather try something else instead.

Don't forget your family's social life

​It's not uncommon for floor designs to be centered around the idea of entertaining and making visitors feel at home the moment they enter the house. It's ideal to have a large entrance that leads to a living and dining area with a view of the backyard. A formal living room at the front entrance is an option if you like to keep the rest of the house private and don't want your entire property on show when the door is opened. Guests will appreciate having a spot to sit while still being able to enjoy the rest of your home in peace.
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"Having a separate room for your house parties is very practical for saving your peace"

Take the number of storeys into consideration

​When creating a floor plan, a critical decision is deciding between single-storey and multi-storey options. Many families prefer single-story homes because of the lack of above-foot traffic noise. The "Ranch" style homes often include public spaces in the middle of the floor plan, while bedrooms and bathrooms are positioned on the "wings" of the floor plan. When you live in a multi-storey home, you don't have to peer into your neighbor's window. Additionally, multi-storey homes allow each family member to have their own space and solitude, whereas single-story homes don't have this luxury.

Different house styles require different flooring

When you construct your own home, you have the freedom to choose a design that satisfies your requirements and preferences. Or, you may combine elements of other styles to meet the needs of various rooms in the house. It is good to look at several design styles that pique your interest. That way, you'll have a clear sense of the aesthetic you want to achieve in your soon-to-be-built house. Do you like Ranch or Victorian; mid-century modern or American colonial?
 
Because the decisions you make regarding the form of your home will also affect the house plan, you will want to ensure that you are well-prepared for any constraints that may come with the kind of home that you choose. For example, you might have to deal with some bulky and heavy furniture while moving, which is a process that comes with plenty of drawbacks - in other words, injuries. To avoid injuries when moving furniture, it's best to hire a professional moving team. Strive to be safe during this as there is nothing more important than your health.

Connecting the inside of your home to the outdoors

​Your floor layout will probably feature some outside recreation space - a front porch, a back lanai, a swimming pool, or some other type of amenity. Consider the amount of time you and your family will spend enjoying the outdoors before deciding on a floor layout. It's a lot like having a massive garden in that it might look great if you maintain and improve it, but if you don't, it can turn into a real eyesore. Make sure that you are willing to take on the additional burden of maintaining both the outside and the inside plan simultaneously.
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"​A front porch can be your little oasis with just a bit of effort"

Don't forget to dream when choosing the floor plan for your new home

​Everyone has a vision of their ideal house, and these ideals have evolved through time. Make a list of all the things you'd want to have in the house of your dreams right now. Spend some time thinking about what features you want to have in your new house before making any final decisions. You may get many ideas for home décor on websites and publications like Pinterest and other similar platforms. Then, think about how it can turn into reality. Better yet, put all those ideas (even the wildest ones) into perspective when talking to your contractor. You never know which one will be possible to execute.

Choose the right floor plan for your new home

It's not easy to start from scratch in anything in life. But, it can be a good and refreshing thing. A new start is best achieved when building a new house or apartment. So, don't fret. Use these guidelines we provided you with and choose the right floor plan for your new home. Start from scratch and build your new life with joy.
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Angie Brooks is an architect and a moving consultant currently working with Triple 7 Movers Las Vegas. When she's not helping her clients achieve their dreams of relocation, she enjoys writing and playing guitar on the beach with her friends. She was born and raised in Las Vegas.

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