Tips on choosing the perfect house plan

Too big, too little. For fantasy, too simple. With countless options for house plans available today, it is difficult to know where to start.





Consider the following questions and ask you to tell yourself some questions. The answers will help you in a drawing, the key to the right place for your family and your budget and lot.





Number one





The real estate agent "location, location, location" mantra rings true even if a building. Scratch of information on orientation, your lot is likely to influence you choose.





"In theory, it is best to start with looking for it, because then you have a clear idea of ​​what to square footage and not being on the property," says Robert Martin, Architecture Editor at Southern Living. "It 's a dangerous attempt to set a house on a set that is not really ideal for this gooseneck floor."





The owner may request avariance to exceed the "building envelope", the eligible area of ​​a house can take up a lot. However, the process is often long and there is no guarantee that permission is granted.





planning authorities and local organizations often require a house some distance back from the road. Before purchasing a corner lot, to find out where the front yard setback requirements of the role and boundaries of the front side road. This could significantly reduce theArea for a compact home. Easements, and natural features such as rock outcrops and mature trees can also influence the home where they can be found.





"Some communities encourage close neighbors, and some communities encourage more air to breathe," says Martin. "It is not wise to use every square meter of surface, because you have less of the yard."





If the lot is located in the suburbs, consider theThe placement of the windows - make sure that they are not exactly parallel with the view of neighbors. Driveways should also be considered to ensure that there is plenty of room for parking and turning around.





Roads and topography, the most important determinants of a house its orientation, but is considered a good idea for exposure to the sun if possible. A homeowner could use a plan to reorganize the morning and afternoon to get light. Martin says that coveredPorch facing, south-facing block to heat and sunlight.





Remember that the plans are not necessarily "as is". Services can set up a reverse plans (sometimes referred to as mirror image) to place a better home. It 'also possible to hire an architect or a service change, in order to customize a plan. Ask if reproducible prints or electronic CADD files for the selected plan is available. Both the process of change is faster and easier.




To complement your lifestyle





Prior to joining thousands of programs available today to assess your current situation. Take a look around and ask what works and what does not.





Think about what features are most important to you and plan the best place for your family lifestyle. "It 's the ground floor to live as we live?" Asks Martin. You are an empty nest who are willing to reduce it? A single-level ranch house could be your answer. YouThis is a house where you plan to start a family? Check the floors and large common areas and suites feature a master suite. If you live outside 12 months a year if you could? Select an airy floor plan with lots of windows, porches and more wall space.





If you decide to design a house, you are also choosing a way of life. Do you often host dinners, or just inside the dining pace holidays? Today, many families without their formalDining room. Instead, take a casual dining with dishes night, week, Little League pizza parties and all their entertainment needs. If you work from home or have children of school age, an office or study a necessity. Think about the rooms and how to use and your family.





Marrying the old and the new





Magazines and TV shows often lead us to decorate the beginning of a tabula rasa, but few people have the luxury ofFill a house with new furniture. Keep your existing furnishings and aesthetics in mind. It takes a special talent to work a Mid-Century modern sofa in a colonial mansion do.





The main thing to keep in mind is how the furniture will affect the overall feel, flow and function of a room. What will work and look at your property located in the new space? Scale is the key. A soaring, two-story ceiling can easily dwarf the bottom, moving horizontally. To avoidAlice in Wonderland effect to ensure that the plan has a strong vertical architectural elements like a chimney and tall windows. Similarly, an upholstered sofa, two chairs and a moving average to make a small living room cluttered.





Tip: To view your current furniture into a new space to provide an overview of the different elements - simple rectangles, squares and circles will be cut from colored paper. Slide the stand-in to see the plan, whichwork configurations. Make sure there is enough room to go and enough room for doors to open.





Learn what you get





Be aware of what is and is not included in the plans, before you purchase a plan. Most of the electrical plans to propose plans to national standards. However, different interpretations and the fact that the code is not conditional, that is the position of switches, sockets and lightsultimately subject to local regulations. Plans of heating and plumbing systems are generally not included, so you must consult with the subcontractors. A local architect or engineer must ensure that the plan meets all building codes and subdivision restrictions.





Because of concerns about energy costs, security and other factors, some cities and states require a licensed architect or engineer review and seal, or officially approve a plan before construction.Do your duty. Contact a local official of the building to see if this revision is needed in your area.





the project plan to fund Dream Home





A manufacturer may provide a rough estimate of the costs of building a studio, but he or she should consult a detailed design, to give a more accurate picture. Many variables can affect the bottom line, including the selection and availability of materials, labor costs, the choice of surfaces and the degreefor details. Ask several contractors to competing offers.





If you already have the vision, but not the bankroll (at least right now), you may want a plan with bonus room can be built as finances allow you to choose.





Be sure to assign a portion of the budget for landscaping and finishing. Architects and interior designers should not skimp on seemingly small things. coating materials of superior quality and the extra space can trumpFootage. "Well, insulated windows can be expensive at first," says Martin, "but in the long run are going to save money on your energy bill." crown molding and cabinets can make a plan-like plan is designed more specifically for your family. After all, it's the personal touches that make a house feel like home.





Sarah Sheridan

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