IMPORTANCE OF DESIGN BEFORE BUILDING A HOUSE
Are you planning to build a new house, make it your home and take advantage of the opportunity to create an ideal space suited to your needs? After all, home is where you bond with your family and relax after a long day’s work. Now that you have decided to build your sanctuary, we have compiled a list of 10 crucial things you must consider when building a new home. Let’s get to it.
1. Ready Made Or Original Design
When you decide to build a house, one of the choices you will grapple with will be to choose between a ready-made design or something special with an original design. If you check out designs and construction photos on sites like getty images, you will gauge in on the process and how the home looks.
2. Understanding Your Own Unique Needs
Creating a checklist of ideas and deciding on important must-haves for any new project is crucial in order for your home to feel like home. If you are working with an architect, communicate your ideas and get feedback. The size of the home will be important as you will want to take into account the number of people who will be living there.
3. Planning Your Space
When planning your space, there are some basic principles to consider. A living room and dining room should be located on the south or southwest side of your house. Remember, you will be spending a lot of time here, so you need tons of light in these rooms. South and southwest is usually the best sunlight positions.
4. Getting The Right Materials
Using the right materials is a very crucial factor in design. A good home should be able to last for decades, be sturdy, and well-constructed. Think about the availability of various possibilities in construction technology.
5. Lighting And Automation
To add a special touch and some warmth to your home having the correct lighting installations is integral. Effectively illuminated elements of the house bring out the beauty and charm of the architecture creating an atmosphere to be desired. Lighting adds a special ambiance in a garden, allowing you to admire and enjoy the landscaping in the evening. To keep your home safe, lighted driveways and garages provide much needed help.
6. Set A Budget
Now that you already know what your needs and wants, it’s time to talk about money. Using your checklist, research how much each item will cost you, then determine if you can afford it. Remember to include the property taxes, any down payments you need to make, factor in labor and materials cost.
7. Hire An Architect
This is perhaps the most crucial person in the construction process because they bring everything to life. First, you need to discuss the project with them so they can come up with the drawings and floor plans, and cost estimations.
8. Understand Government Regulations
Every area has building rules and regulations that must be followed, commonly referred to as building codes.
9. Think About Resale
As a home builder, selling is obviously not on top of your mind when starting the building process. However, you can’t afford to ignore the real estate industry because life is unpredictable. You may need to relocate for work, and so you should have every advantage when you decide to sell.
10. Cater For Hidden Costs
Now that you have your land, house designs, hired the right people, and ready to start building a house, it’s time the rubber hit the road. But, before that, set aside a buffer account. Like remodeling an existing home, things could go sound real fast during home construction.
Conclusion
A lot goes into building a house. As you think about building materials, going green to save on utility bills, land purchase price, and floor plans, remember to keep stress at bay by being excited about your new home. Think about soaking up in your new tab or enjoying the yard with your friends. This way, you will remain excited about the project and focus on finally living in your dream home.
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11/16/20211 min read
