Don’t get oversold from a home selling agent or a developer’s representative – only you know your budget. From finishes and innovative additions to possibly adding area and amenities.
One mistake homebuyers often make when looking at floor plans is over spending for the future, rather than planning for the present. Choose a floor plan that works with your budget now Remember when choosing a floor plan ensure the interiors will fit with your location. If you fall in love with the layout of a master bedroom in floor plan, but don’t like how it looks out over the street in the model home – chances are your home in your location will have a totally different aesthetic, view and therefore feel different. With this in mind, don’t make the mistake of falling in love with a floor plan and forgetting about the property and surroundings of your home. While you can change your floor plan in the future, remember you can’t change the location. Location, Location… Changing your floor plan options Safety should come first and many floor plan amenities such as balconies, stairs that don’t have railings, expansive glass shower enclosures and other features may look great for adults but may need to be modified for families with small children.
Have you ever fell in love with a sports car just to be brought back to reality that you have a full family that will not fit in the car? The same mistake can be said when looking for the ideal home for your family. Consider safety for little ones when choosing a floor plan This will ensure you plan room for mingling, eating, dancing, serving and of course walking through your home! 7. Depending on your lifestyle if you love to entertain, consider your home fully occupied when planning kitchen, dining room and living room areas. The thought of entertaining the in-laws for a month each summer, or having all your co-workers over throughout the holidays may not cross your mind. Imagine your entertaining spaces fully occupied when deciding on a floor planįor most homeowners dreaming of their ideal floor plan, they consider how nice it will be to have a few people over for drinks on the patio. Add on additional area if you’re trying to add space to your next home. If you’re not sure how large of room you need, measure your existing furniture, tables and walking area to determine how much space you REALLY need in your next floor plan. How many times have you read the dimensions of a room on a floor plan and then realized your existing furniture doesn’t fit like you thought into the finished room? Measure your existing furniture before deciding on final sizes for a home. Don’t assume the sizes of rooms on a floor plan are adequate While it may not be a concern now, think of green cost savings on your architectural features of your floor plan for future living too. Details like expansive floor to ceiling windows, skylights and other architectural features could have an impact on heating and cooling your home when your energy bill arrives. There is nothing like getting excited about architectural features that look beautiful on a 2D floor plan and feel even nicer when standing inside of the finished home. Ensure architectural features won’t cost you more in the future Don’t make the mistake of assuming –just ask! 4. Don’t assume you are supposed to know what every door swing, window, stair, and multi-story space looks like on a floor plan. While for many design professionals it is second nature, for many homeowners the symbols and nomenclature can be difficult to understand. If you recently started looking or designing your next home, more than likely you will need to review architectural drawings or floor plan drawings. Don’t assume you are crazy for not understanding floor plan drawings This will help you make an informed decision when choosing a floor plan. One of the easiest mistakes is to get sold on the upgrades that a home stager and contractors have upsold the model on! Try and strip away the gorgeous finishes, the upgraded carpet, color coordinated wallpaper and drapery and focus on the layout and flow of the rooms. If you’re shopping around for homes one of the best ways to experience the floor plan of a home before you buy it is to walk through the developer’s model homes before hand. When touring a model home – take away the upgrades in your mind