Finding the Right Floor Plan
When it comes to building a home, choosing your floor plan is one of the most important steps. If you’re searching for the best floor plan to fit your needs, use these steps and take a look at the options Kept Classic Homes has to offer!
1. Find the Right Size
To start off your search for the perfect floor plan, you have to know what kind of size you’re looking for. This includes your personal preferences as well as the area of your lot. Unique lots fit different floor plans, so you have to make sure your floor plan will fit well on the space you have. It’s also important to note that sometimes, if you’re building in an already established community, you will have to adhere to guidelines regarding the square footage of the house.
In Active Adult Communities, many people decide it’s time to downsize and make their space a little smaller. Homes that are around 1,500-2,000 square feet are typically very popular for people who want a smaller space that still feels spacious and functional. Homes this size are easy to clean and maintain so that you don’t have to spend your free time fixing up your home.
2. Identify What’s Most Important to You
After you know what size you’re looking for, decide what your priorities are. Do you want a big kitchen that connects to the living room? Maybe you need bigger closets for increased storage? You could want more common areas than a certain plan has to offer. Whatever is most important to you, write it down and decide what is non-negotiable and what is flexible. That way, when you’re choosing a floor plan, you have major things that you know to look for.
3. Consider Your Lifestyle
Next, think about your lifestyle and how you use your home. If you love hosting and entertaining, you may want to have a big kitchen with lots of space for your guests. If you have guests spend the night frequently, you may prioritize a bigger secondary bedroom. However you prefer to use your home, think about this as you look for your floor plan.
4. Know What You Don’t Like
As important as it is to know what you like, it’s equally important to know what you don’t like. If you’ve had issues with previous homes such as the layout, the size of rooms, etc. Make sure that you don’t make the same mistake twice. The smallest annoyances can become increasingly bothersome over time, so make sure there’s nothing in a plan that’s going to frustrate you.
5. Picture Yourself There
When you find a floor plan you like, take some time to picture yourself in the space. Close your eyes and imagine all the aspects of your day. Does it flow well? Do you like the proximity of rooms to each other? Are the hallways and bathrooms big enough? If you are planning on using furniture you already own, double check that it will fit in your new home, or decide if you are okay with buying new pieces. This step is the most important, because this is when you truly imagine yourself living in your new home, and stop thinking of the plan as drawings on paper.
To look at open, bright, efficient floorplans, check out the ones that Kept Classic Homes has to offer. Whatever your priorities are, or the lifestyle you live, there is sure to be a perfect option for you.