The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Home Plan

Selecting the right floorplan for your new home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The layout defines how you’ll live in your space, and it’s crucial to consider both your immediate needs and future lifestyle. Here are four essential factors to help you make the best choice:

Key Considerations When Selecting a Floorplan

1. Home Size and Future Growth

Your home’s size is a major factor in ensuring long-term comfort and functionality. Begin by evaluating your current household size, but also plan for the future.

• Growing Families: If you plan to expand your family, additional bedrooms, bathrooms, and flexible living spaces can provide much-needed breathing room. Consider multi-functional rooms that can transition from nursery spaces to guest bedrooms or home offices as your family evolves.‍
• Aging in Place: If this will be your forever home, think about accessibility features like a primary suite on the main floor, wider doorways, and minimal steps for enhanced mobility.‍
• Entertaining Needs: For those who frequently host guests, consider adding larger communal areas, additional bathrooms, or a designated guest suite.
  

Anticipating your future lifestyle ensures your home will meet your needs for years to come.

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2. Daily Routine and Lifestyle Needs

Your home’s layout should support the way you live every day. Consider your priorities and how they shape your space requirements:

• Open Concept vs. Defined Spaces: Open-concept designs promote connectivity in shared areas, while defined spaces offer privacy for work, study, or relaxation. Consider how you balance social gatherings with moments of solitude.‍
• Kitchen and Dining Needs: Think about how you cook, entertain, and dine. A spacious island may suit frequent hosts, while a separate formal dining room may better fit those who value tradition.‍
• Work-from-Home and Hobbies: If you work remotely, a dedicated office is essential. For hobbies like crafts, music, or fitness, incorporating purpose-built rooms can improve your experience and keep clutter at bay.‍
• Media and Recreation Spaces: Consider whether your family would benefit from a dedicated media room, playroom, or gaming area for entertainment.
  

Mapping out your lifestyle habits can help you select a plan that makes your home feel intuitive and enjoyable.

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3. Cost Considerations‍

Balancing your vision with your budget is crucial. Consider these cost-saving strategies when choosing a floorplan:

• Minimize Wasted Space: Avoid oversized hallways or rarely used rooms that contribute to square footage without improving functionality. Efficient layouts focus on maximizing livable space while reducing unnecessary areas.‍
• Consider Building Up: Adding a second story is often a cost-effective way to expand your home. By building up, cost efficiencies are realized, as you are doubling up on the foundation and roof system which are the most expensive parts of any build.‍
• Prioritize Changes That Are Harder to Do Later: Focus your budget on critical spaces like your kitchen, primary suite, or structural changes that are difficult or expensive to modify after construction.
  

Strategic planning allows you to maximize your investment without sacrificing your must-have features.

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4. Aging in Place and Future Flexibility

Your home should adapt to your changing needs over time. Thoughtfully designing your floorplan can make aging in place easier and increase long-term comfort:

• Primary Suite on the Main Floor: Having your bedroom, bathroom, and key living spaces on one level can reduce the need for stairs.‍
• Wider Hallways and Doorways: These features improve mobility for wheelchairs, walkers, or general ease of movement.‍
• Flexible Spaces: Consider designs with adaptable rooms that can transition as your needs evolve—like turning a playroom into a home office or adding a flex room that can become a caregiver’s suite in the future.
  

Prioritizing future flexibility ensures your home will continue to meet your needs as life evolves.

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‍Our Exclusive Programs to Support Your Vision

We understand that every homeowner’s needs are unique, which is why we offer two exclusive programs to help you create your ideal home:

1. FloorplanFLEX Program‍

Our FloorplanFLEX program empowers you to take an existing floorplan and tailor it to your preferences. Whether you want to move walls, expand room sizes, or add square footage, this program allows you to customize your layout to perfectly match your lifestyle.

With FloorplanFLEX, you don’t have to compromise on your vision—your home will truly reflect your needs and taste.‍

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2. Signature Design Build Program‍

For those seeking a one-of-a-kind home, our Signature Design Build program offers a fully custom design experience. You’ll collaborate with our experienced, award-winning architecture team to craft a masterpiece that is uniquely yours.

This option is ideal for clients with distinct design preferences or specialized functional requirements.‍

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Start Your Journey Today

‍Whether you’re looking to personalize a floorplan or create a custom home from the ground up, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Contact us to learn more about how we can turn your dream home into reality.