The Importance of Choosing the Right Home Design

Posted: Jan 09, 2014
Author: 1st Choice Home Centers

The importance of choosing the right home design is monumental, whether it is your first home or the home of your dreams.  Lifestyle and family requirements are the key.  Variables (e.g., if you are a newlywed, a growing family, or a retired couple) will determine the size, layout and customized needs.

The first thing to take into consideration is what home design or architectural style best meets your needs and wants. There are many styles to pick from, including bungalow, two story, split level, colonial, Victorian, ranch, and contemporary, to name a few.

It is important to decide what general concept you want: open concept or small and cozy? How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need?  Do the bedrooms all have to be on the same floor? Do you plan on doing a lot of entertaining? Do you need a formal dining room, recreation room or family room?  Do you have teenagers who need a space for privacy? Do you need a guest room or office?  Do you want a country kitchen or a formal design?  Do you need a mudroom or lots of storage space?  Do you need a big workspace for messy projects? Will the home design accommodate your existing furniture?

If you enjoy privacy, you may want to consider an L or U shape house design and take note of the placement of the windows to ensure they met your privacy needs from neighbors and outside traffic. 

Lastly, you should also consider the future re-sale appeal, to make sure the home design is one that is highly marketable to other buyers in case you ever decide to sell.

Looking at home designs in Statesville NC? Contact us at 1st Choice Home Centers. We have homes for sale throughout North and South Carolina that will fit into any budget. Give us a call today!