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10 March 2013

Do Not Choose Your House Plan If You Have Not Done Any Planning Of Your Own

By Joanna Crank


The different styles available in house plans today is tremendous. Like most people you will probably find that you are rather impatient one you've decided to purchase home plans. They are eager to have everything done as quickly as possible, which usually means they don't think things through properly. However, it's wise to think things through before you make a decision to buy.

Naturally the style of the home is a major factor. In fact, decisions you make about other things will depend a lot upon the style of the home. Another thing to think about is whether you want your home to resemble others in the area, or if you want yours to be more distinctive. It's important to decide what your preferences are, because the way you furnish and decorate your home should be in keeping with the style you chose.

Once you are clear about the style of the home, your next consideration should be the size of the house. Although you may think that deciding how many bedrooms you want is a no brainer, you might come to a different conclusion when you actually think about it. For one thing, times do change. For those starting a family, more rooms might be required. Then again, kids eventually move out on their own, which leaves you with unused rooms.

Before you buy your house plans and meet with builders, consider whether you want a single level home, or a home with two or more levels. Think of the future, like when you retire, when deciding on levels.

Modern house plans now have master bedroom suites that come complete with lots of closet space, bathrooms, and so on. This kind of addition will improve the value of the home. This is good news if you ever plan on placing the house on the market, and so definitely worthwhile thinking about.

Bonus rooms are becoming more and more popular in modern homes. Whether you allocate the bonus room as a play room or permanent laundry, the choice is yours. Contemplate whether this is something that you want in your home.

When it comes to the kitchen layout you will no doubt discover that most plans simply have a standard kitchen layout. The kitchen plan can simply be modified to suit your preferences, so don't be discouraged from purchasing because the kitchen is standard. People have been known to reject plans they love solely because the kitchen is not to their liking. Don't fall into that trap, because it really is not a big deal to remedy.

Lastly, think of the furnishings and decor you will want in your home. To help you get a better understanding of the size of the rooms, physically measure them out. Visualizing the size of a room is not always easy, and the last thing you want is a home with rooms that are not the size you were expecting.




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