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.
If you are building a custom home and you have a young family, consider these ideas for residential home plans:
Bedrooms on a Single Floor
Many parents want to be able to hear their young children at night, and the kids definitely want to be near their parents. Having all the bedrooms on a single floor solves this problem by keeping the sleeping areas clustered together. Of course, privacy is also an important consideration, so think about putting the master bedroom in a corner of the house with the closet and master bath as a buffer near the entry. You can see an example of this in the Ashland floor plan.
Open Floor Plan
Integrating the kitchen, dining, and living areas makes it easier to keep an eye on little ones while multi-tasking at the same time. You might also consider putting the laundry room adjacent to the kitchen. This makes sense in terms of plumbing, but also allows you to consolidate chores and stay in the same area as the kids.
Multi-Purpose Room to Grow with the Family
Include a bonus room that can evolve over time. What starts as a playroom might become a game room, a study area, or eventually an office for parents. This is a room that might benefit from the ability to close the door to contain noise and offer privacy. A finished basement can also serve as a multi-purpose area that can evolve over time.
Mud Room to Keep Your Home Clean
Messes are unavoidable with young families, but you can keep them to a minimum by including a mud room near the entry. This gives everybody a warm place to remove jackets, store athletic gear, and remove dirty shoes. For example, the Aspen floor plan has a mud room just inside the covered porch entry.
Separate Guest Room
While you might want to be near your kids in case they want a midnight drink of water, your overnight guests might appreciate a bit more privacy. Consider a first-floor guest room if all of the family bedrooms are on the second floor. A bonus room that serves as an office during the day and a guest room as needed is also a way to efficiently use all of the space in your home.
Adair Homes offers many different residential floor plans to suit families of all types. If you don’t see something that matches your needs, consider a full custom solution that allows you to work with one of our design professionals to create exactly what you have in mind. Contact us today to speak with a Home Ownership Counselor about the home you have in mind for your young family.
