What would you change about your house layout if you could design it yourself?
Q. My husband and I are building our own home and we want to make sure we consider all sorts of different advantages and disadvantages of layouts for our rooms. I asked this question in other categories, but I didn't get the type of response I was looking for. I'm a mother of a 1 year old and plan on having several more, so I realized I need mother's opinions - hence the question in this category! Let me know what you think thanks!
A. Well, layouts were a BIG issue when we were looking for a house. It's the main reason we bought the one we did.
Our living room and kitchen are very open. There isn't a door, or even a doorway. Just a narrow opening between the two. It's clearly seperated by a wall, but from the living room, I can see the majority of my kitchen, and vice versa. Also, from my LR I can see into the hallway, the front and back doors, and into the laundry room. From my kitchen, I can see almost the entire way down the hallway where my daughter's room is.
This also makes my house look a LOT bigger than it is! :)
When you have kids, open floor plans are always the best. You can keep tabs on your kids better, they don't have to worry about running into things, closing doors on themselves, etc. If I don't want her to go back into the bedroom area, I either shut all the doors, or I put a play gate up to block the hallway from the rest of the house.
I would also stay away from steps if possible and keep it one story. It's safer for your kids, and for you. It's difficult to navigate steps when you are 8-9 months pregnant.
Good luck! That's so exciting!!
Our living room and kitchen are very open. There isn't a door, or even a doorway. Just a narrow opening between the two. It's clearly seperated by a wall, but from the living room, I can see the majority of my kitchen, and vice versa. Also, from my LR I can see into the hallway, the front and back doors, and into the laundry room. From my kitchen, I can see almost the entire way down the hallway where my daughter's room is.
This also makes my house look a LOT bigger than it is! :)
When you have kids, open floor plans are always the best. You can keep tabs on your kids better, they don't have to worry about running into things, closing doors on themselves, etc. If I don't want her to go back into the bedroom area, I either shut all the doors, or I put a play gate up to block the hallway from the rest of the house.
I would also stay away from steps if possible and keep it one story. It's safer for your kids, and for you. It's difficult to navigate steps when you are 8-9 months pregnant.
Good luck! That's so exciting!!
What is a cheap and easy way to turn one large bedroom into two smaller kids bedrooms?
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A. It depends on the floor layout. You build a way & have 2 rooms. Where do you live cause if you are near me I know someone who can do the work at a low cost.
What things are “a must have” in a new home?
Q. I am going to be building a new home. Nothing huge, I’m single, no kids. I’m thinking a two bedroom one floor finished basement. Some sort of cottage or bungalow type deal. I’m starting a list of what it must have. As in a garage with a door leading into a mud room and then the kitchen? Or into an entry way next to the front door? Steps from the garage down into the basement? I guess I’m asking about basic convenient layout. What about your homes layout do you like? What do you wish you had? What don’t you like?
One thing I do want even though it will be a smaller home is a decent sized entry. I visit new homes, even larger ones, and all of the company ends up on this tiny bit of tile in the entry way falling over each other, the kids and the dog trying to put shoes on and off.
There are a lot of new homes on the market and I've looked at a few. They all tend to go for curb appeal and size, not quality. The trims no good, dry wall not skim coat, narrow hallways, cheap doors and banistors etc...Oh, and miles upon miles of wood floors. Not good when you like a boxer dog around.
One thing I do want even though it will be a smaller home is a decent sized entry. I visit new homes, even larger ones, and all of the company ends up on this tiny bit of tile in the entry way falling over each other, the kids and the dog trying to put shoes on and off.
There are a lot of new homes on the market and I've looked at a few. They all tend to go for curb appeal and size, not quality. The trims no good, dry wall not skim coat, narrow hallways, cheap doors and banistors etc...Oh, and miles upon miles of wood floors. Not good when you like a boxer dog around.
A. There are plenty of websites online where you can find awesome floor plans. After you find one you like, take it to an architect, and have him or her adjust so that every thing is just the way you want it. One thing to keep in mind is that the outside of the home doesn't have to look like the one on the website attached to the floorplan you like. An architect will help you adjust the exterior of the home look the way you want also.
Before you even start looking at builders be sure you know what "extras" you want. Things to consider are walkout basements, garage door openers, garbage disposals, dedicated lines for dryers, and microwaves, dishwashers, doorknobs, faucets and shower heads, flooring. Think of the kind of kitchen cabinets/ appliances you want The earlier you decide on your extras, the more you'll be able to talk you builder down. If you are more specific now means that the estimate your builder will also be closer to the actual cost of your home.
I would go to the local library and take out magazines with home decor in them, flag pictures you like and take photocopies to show your builder when you're planning your house/ kitchen so they know what you want.
Be sure you spec your home out with a few builders. Don't just settle on the one with the best price, be sure to take into account the quality of material each builder uses for things like sheetrock (is it moisture/mold resistant in the bathroom?) and insulation. Make sure you ask for references, and check them out. Alot of builders change their entire demeanor the second you sign a contract, be careful and Good luck!
Before you even start looking at builders be sure you know what "extras" you want. Things to consider are walkout basements, garage door openers, garbage disposals, dedicated lines for dryers, and microwaves, dishwashers, doorknobs, faucets and shower heads, flooring. Think of the kind of kitchen cabinets/ appliances you want The earlier you decide on your extras, the more you'll be able to talk you builder down. If you are more specific now means that the estimate your builder will also be closer to the actual cost of your home.
I would go to the local library and take out magazines with home decor in them, flag pictures you like and take photocopies to show your builder when you're planning your house/ kitchen so they know what you want.
Be sure you spec your home out with a few builders. Don't just settle on the one with the best price, be sure to take into account the quality of material each builder uses for things like sheetrock (is it moisture/mold resistant in the bathroom?) and insulation. Make sure you ask for references, and check them out. Alot of builders change their entire demeanor the second you sign a contract, be careful and Good luck!
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