Some people have the opportunity to design a home for their family. While this may sound like an ideal thing to do, it can be difficult. You have to make sure that your new home is suitable for everyone.
Any respectable Calgary custom home builder will mention that you need to about future-proofing the home. That is, ensuring the home will still be suitable in 10-15 years’ time.
This article contains a few tips that can help you while you’re designing your new home.
Working On The Living Area
Working on the living area is an ideal place to begin. If you want your family to spend more time together, this is the place to work on.
A good open-plan living space that has a lot of light can help. Consider linking the dining room/area to the living space. This can make the place seem bigger while keeping the family together.
Bring In A Lot Of Natural Light
A lot of research has shown that having more natural light in your home is beneficial. This is because it can:
- Boost everyone’s happiness
- Help to reduce energy bills as lights will not need to be switched on as often
- Ensure that you can see more of the beautiful view from out your windows
- Enjoy the warmth of the sun in the comfort of your own home
You may not be able to have large windows in all of your rooms. In this case, be sure to plan for lots of lighting, including those dark corners.
Where To Add Windows
When it comes to installing windows, consider installing some in the usual places but also halfway up the stairs, in the roof, between hallways, the bathrooms, and the family room.
Allowing For Privacy
There will be times when you and your family need some privacy. This needs to be taken into consideration when you’re designing your home. Consider adding bedrooms that everyone can make their way to quietly.
Some of your family members may prefer to have their bedrooms on the lower floors. Others may prefer bedrooms as far away from family areas as possible. Consider this and also consider adding a den or a study area or two.
Allowing for privacy means that everyone can be more comfortable in your new home.
The Kitchen
The kitchen can be a huge part of a family home and it needs to be big enough.
The ideal kitchen will also need to look good.
Be sure to add plenty of work space and space to move around.
Include a lot more storage than you think you need.
Also, make the kitchen a nice place to spend time by installing seats or stools.
No one said that designing a home would be easy. However, the above tips should help you to design a home that is a nice place to be for everyone. Don’t forget to ask your family members for their input on the home as they may have some great ideas.
