Congratulations are in order if you want to design a new home plan! Not many people get a chance to design and plan their homes from scratch; if you’re doing it, you’re one of the fortunate ones. You can design your new house however you like! You don’t have to compromise on anything as you would have to if you were buying an already built home.
Designing a house plan also means that if you overlook anything, you’ll have to live with that for a very long time because you certainly wouldn’t want to move out of a house you built from scratch.
So, if you’re designing a new house plan, you need to ask yourself some questions so that you’ve got the clarity of what you want in your new home.
What are these questions? Continue reading ahead to know!
What Values Do You Want to Instil in Your New Home?
Everyone has a different set of values. Your new home design should be aligned with your values and nobody else’s. The first question you must ask when designing a new home plan is what values are important for you and would want your new home to be aligned with. If you’re a family person who values quality family time, you should include a large living room, dining room, or a family area where you can make memories with your family.
If your fitness is a priority for you, you should include a fitness centre in your new home plan. If you’re a private person, your home design should be such that it provides you the privacy you want. If you’re a social person, you should include an entertainment area in your home design.
How Big Should My New House Be?
Another important question that you should ask yourself when designing a new home plan is how big you want your house to be. If you want more rooms, one for each family member, one for guests, an entertainment room, a study room, etc., and you don’t mind a smaller garden, you should design the plan such that most of the available space is covered. However, if you enjoy nature, you should make sure you’ve got plenty of outdoor space where you can plant your favourite varieties and arrange outdoor seating where you can connect with nature. It all comes down to whether you enjoy your time indoors or outdoors.
What Features Do I Want in My New Home?
You should know what features you want your new house to have. If you’ve always wanted to have a swimming pool in your house, and can afford it, your new home plan should have it too. We don’t to tell you this. Similarly, if you want a large, spacious porch or terrace, you should include it in the plan too.
These questions will give you a basic idea of what should and shouldn’t be included in your new home plan.
At Design Edge Associates, we design homes that are a true reflection of your dreams. Just tell us what you want in your new home, and we’ll design it just like you want!