Hello World! Welcome Friends! Are you thinking of building a new home in 2021? If so, you’re probably excited by the prospect of designing your dream property but also a little nervous and stressed about affording it and making sure everything lives up to your expectations.
You’re no doubt already planning the basics, such as the number of bedrooms, the size of the living spaces, and the style of architecture you want. Yet, with so many factors to consider, it’s easy to miss crucial components. To help you cover all the bases and reduce potential regrets, read on for some of the key things worth including in your new home. Factor them in now, so you create a property you love long term.
Flexible Layout and Strategic Room Placement
The layout of your property is one of the most important factors to consider. Set yourself up with a flexible design that can change over the years as your circumstances and lifestyle evolves. It’s helpful to have rooms or spaces in your house you can adapt to different needs.
Also, pay attention to where you position the various parts of your property in relation to each other. For example, you might like to place a powder room near entertaining spaces, so guests don’t have to walk upstairs or past bedrooms to go to the bathroom, or put a boot room near the back door if you have dogs and kids and want to reduce the mess tracked in.
You’ll also likely want bedrooms placed away from the front door so that anyone knocking doesn’t wake sleepers and a kitchen near a garage exit, so you don’t have to lug groceries too far from the car. If you work from home, you might like to create a separate entrance for your office, too.
Electrical and Smart-Home Considerations
It’s vital to have plenty of electrical outlets in and around your home in this technological age. Think about every space inside your property and in the backyard (e.g., garages, garden sheds, studios, and outdoor entertaining zones) where you will need power points as well as potential ethernet, gas, vacuuming, or other cabling laid. Position plugs in the best spaces and err on the side of caution with more points than you think you could need.
It’s also a good idea to think about any specific needs you might have for smart-home products. The prevalence of internet-connected devices continues to grow, so you’ll likely want to fit out your new home with some cool tech gear. As you plan your home, consider the appliances, fixtures, and fittings you plan to install and the electrical considerations for them.
If you’re not sure about smart-home gadgets because you’re worried about how long they’ll last and what kinds of repairs they might need over time, consider covering the devices with insurance. Check out information online about how to utilize home warranty vs. home insurance, and you’ll see that affordable cover is available for many appliances and components.
Effective Heating and Cooling Options
When evaluating the machines you want to install, pay particular attention to heating and cooling options. After all, there’s no point building a new home only to have it feel less-than-comfortable year-round because of a lack of air conditioning, fans, or heating units.
Plus, the earlier you consider these products, the more affordable your overall costs should be. You need to factor in heating and cooling considerations during the build, not after. For example, you’ll need wall and ceiling space to install some units, and the addition of ductwork or chimneys, etc. Underfloor heating needs installing quite early on in the process, too. You’ll also want to add as much insulation to your property as possible to keep the building warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Enough Storage Space
A problem many people have with their homes is a lack of storage space. When you build a new home, then, set yourself up with storage galore to keep you organized and less stressed about clutter for years to come. From the early planning stages, start factoring in spots where you can add more solutions.
Apart from the obvious built-in wardrobes, linen closets, pantries, and the like, look for areas of wasted space that you can better utilize. For example, add a small closet, some shelving, or drawers under stairs, in vaulted ceilings, and various other locations.
Building a new home is a big task and typically equal parts exciting and stressful. Reduce the worry by thinking about all the elements listed above, so you’re more likely to end up with the property of your dreams when the build is complete.
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