Top Things To Consider In A New House Plan

"Top  Things To Consider In A New House Plan"," There are many new house plans available today and the sky's the limit on features and styles.
 The problem with that is we typically don't spend enough time evaluating and considering the design aspects of the new house.
 The following list are ten important things to consider when choosing a new house plan.
 Style - I think the style of the home is the best place to start.
 Are your preferences more modern or traditional? Do you want a house that is similar to your neighbors? What house style will hold the best value in your neighborhood? What style house will closely match your interior style and existing furnishings? These are all questions that you need to ask yourself and your family.

 The easiest answer to this question would be based on your current family size and needs.
 Or maybe you need four bedrooms today yet your kids will be off to college in a few years.
 Single Level Vs.
 Some people really enjoy having single level living with no stairs to climb up and down.
 Some land sites are quite small and someone looking for decent square footage may only be able to build a multi-level house.


 These suites often have generous closet space, large private bathrooms with soaker tubs, jetted tubs, large walk-in showers and even walk-in closets.


 In fact, in my new house we made the mudroom a combination laundry and pantry.
 A word of caution if you choose a second floor laundry.


 The average home in the US has 2 1/2 baths and the average appears to be heading towards
 Kitchen Style - I could write an entire article on this topic, however, the main point here is that many house plans have just a basic kitchen layout.
 Plenty of home supply stores will design you a new kitchen free of charge based on the floor plan so don't let a simple kitchen layout deter you from a house plan you really like.
 Floor Plans - When evaluating floor plans try to visualize how you will furnish the house and how you plan on using different rooms in your daily life.
 Often people have a hard time visualizing the size of a room and later when the house is done they are not happy with the size.


 If you put the dining room on the other side of the living room so that you have to carry meals through the living room you will soon realize that's not very functional.
 Again, I think its important to compare where you currently live to the house plan and think about your likes and dislikes.
 House Site - The house site can sometimes play a big part in the style, floor plan and functionality.
 Or maybe your lot is really hilly and needs a drive under garage.


If you get one thing out of this article remember this, plan, plan, plan and plan some more.


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