Homebuilding Tips

Insider Advice: Home Organization For An Open Floor Plan

One of the many advantages of building a new home is having the option to choose a floor plan based on the specific needs of your family. A retired couple will have different needs compared to a family with young children, so it’s important to think about how you will be using your home in the coming years and what custom floor plan makes the most sense.

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For the Baby Boomer generation, a home isn’t just a smart investment; it’s also where family and friends gather, memories are made, and the joy of retirement can be fully realized. And regardless of the size of your family, your lifestyle and your plans for the future, a custom home is the best way to ensure your next home is exactly what you need.

Various types of families have different needs when it comes to selecting the house plans that will best match their unique lifestyle. For example, a retired couple might want one level  living, while a family with young children would benefit from having the bedrooms all on the same floor. Many other factors come into play, including budget and long-term plans.

Have you ever walked into a home with a sunken living room or shag carpet and felt like you were transported in time (and not in a good way)? Sometimes the trendiest design choices can turn into a homeowner’s nightmare, especially when trying to resell a home decades down the road.

Building your own custom home is thrilling for so many reasons. You get to build on your ideal plot of land, with exactly the house plan and features you’ve always wanted. After your new home is complete, you have a chance to decorate your dream home.

Sometimes the perfect location for your new home does not have ideal building conditions. For example, you might choose a neighborhood for its schools, tax rates, or other reasons, but the only lot you can purchase has size limitations. You might even prefer a narrow lot if you want to have a smaller footprint or do not want to maintain a larger property. Whatever your reasons for purchasing the land you selected, there are plenty of ways to build on all types of lots, including narrow ones.

Residential lots can come with plenty of challenges and quirks, such as steep slopes, rocky terrain, or just way too many trees. Another challenge we frequently encounter is the size of the lot itself: Many of our customers are looking to build on a small lot, and they wonder if they can make a custom home work in a relatively tight space.

Building a new home gives you the opportunity to select the features and finishes that will surround you, potentially for a lifetime. Making smart decisions throughout the design and build process will ensure that your home is comfortable, durable, appropriate for your lifestyle, and a good investment. Think about the following new home features as you envision your dream house: