A home is the result of the owner’s hard efforts to find the right balance between cost, layout, and space. Designing a home that is tailored to the needs of a family requires a lot of careful thought to include all the elements that are required without tipping the scales too far.
One of the most important choices to make when it comes to home design is the layout or floor plan. Regardless of whether it is a mid-sized apartment, a penthouse, or a detached house, the layout or floor plans largely depend on the lifestyle of the people who will be living in it. Choosing the type of building, i.e. single or multi-story, and floor plans that match the design of the house and the positioning of each area can be very demanding and stressful because the rooms have to go with the flow of the house; an area or space cannot be placed or positioned incorrectly, as it can greatly affect accessibility, as well as other factors such as lighting, ventilation, etc.
If the floor plans are done by a specialist, such as an architect or engineer, the owner has the advantage of experience and knowledge on their part. However, no one knows the needs of a home better than the owner, and the interested person can come up with a custom design.
There are many tips and advice for preparing custom floor plans. But some of the most basic and essential ones should include:
• Choose a floor plan that reflects the lifestyle of the occupants: the size of the family and the age of the occupants is an important factor. Families with small children will prefer to have the living spaces grouped in one area for greater privacy and security; on the other hand, teenagers will not need separate bedrooms to have their own privacy. Any home floor plan should start with these basics.
• Formal or informal spaces: If the homeowner is the type of person who has to constantly entertain, formal spaces become a necessity. A spacious foyer with direct access to the formal living and dining areas and outdoor areas beyond is a pleasing layout. If there is enough space, the formal and informal areas can be designed and separated so that one does not interfere with the other, so that a family with small children can entertain guests and maintain their privacy.
• Single Story or Multiple Story: Some people like to have a luxurious home on one level, while others like to have their bedrooms on a completely different level. In addition, a two-story house offers more views of the exterior at different angles better than a one-story house.
• Space functionality: If there is an elderly or disabled person in the home who needs extra space or small children who need more space in the house, these requirements must be taken into account. Taking family changes into account while drawing up floor plans is advantageous, even if the requirement is not immediate, as future modifications and additions may not always be possible.
• How Much Outdoors Is Good: Each home plan will include an outdoor area, perhaps an open porch, pool, garden umbrella with seating, etc. An assessment of how much time will be spent in these areas should be considered before making any plans. Imagine a pool that is never used and looks unkempt and dirty! Outdoors needs a lot of maintenance.
Once these basics are addressed, a floor plan for your dream home won’t take long.