Simplify floor planning: Whose House is this?
Unlimited budget? Unlimited space to build? I didn't think so! So how can you organize and simplify your wish list into a meaningful guide that leads to a great house design? Start with these questions to clarify and condense your needs, wants, must-haves and nice-to-haves. 1) What's my lot type? Understanding the lot type will drastically reduce the extent of your search. The typical types are: Walk out, walk up, and patio. Find out more here . Also check out the description of the main story . 2) What’s my budget? In some ways this is one of the most important questions to figure out. This will help establish parameters such as size, complexity and level of finishing for your house. You can read more about budget in this post. 3) Who’s living here/ What phase of life am I at? A family in the middle of raising kids will have different needs than a retired couple who frequently travel. 4) How many bedrooms and ...