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Kit Home Designs – 10 Tips to Getting it Right
Many design features need to be taken into consideration when looking at home design. Kit homes make the process easier with layouts you can customise and advice to help you make informed decisions.
Here are ten design tips that you can get started on when looking making decisions:
1. Good Preparation Is The Key To Being Satisfied
This is possibly the most important factor in any build. Doing your homework and really exploring all options is a key factor in a more relaxed and productive home build. Kit houses have a variety of options at your fingertips but you also have the opportunity to change the layout to suit the way your family functions.
2. Think Ahead For Future Needs
Try to think ahead to how your needs might change in the future. Perhaps you could consider a two bedroom home that can be added to as the family grows. You might want o add on a decking area later for outdoor living, perhaps the kids will leave home and give you options with empty bedrooms. You may even have an elderly relative move in with you and need a granny flat space, or teenagers retreat. Read the rest of this entry »
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Hiring a Home Designer
It is finally the time you have been looking forward to. You have given it quite a bit of thought and planning, made all the sketches and gathered photos and are now are ready to build your new home. The problem is that most builders will not work from sketches and photos. And to aggravate the matter, not only does your local building inspector require specific technical working drawings, but so does the subdivision planning review board.
The solution is to hire a home designer. These professionals are trained to take your ideas and hopes and put them to a working drawing. Not only drawing the plan, but also helping you to put the right design elements into your home to give it a beauty and charm that reflects your personality and taste. A home designer, also known as an architectural designer, is trained with the skills needed to make sure your home meets codes and is functional.
Once you have found a designer, there are several things you will want to discuss with him or her. The first is your budget. An experienced designer will know how to keep you within your spending limits. I personally have met with clients that had elaborate kitchen designs which went well beyond the expected amount of money allowed for its construction. The solution was that we found a cabinet builder who made the same type of cabinets the clients were wanting at a fraction of the cost that the national brand asked for theirs. Read the rest of this entry »
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Selecting a Free Home Design – The Ultimate Checklist
So you’ve decided to build the home of your dreams on your own. While there is no limit for your imagination, your budget is probably limited. One excellent way of cutting cost on your home project is by using one of the many free home designs available on the web. Many reputable websites offer simple home designs for free- all you have to do is sift through the plans to find a house that is right for you. Below are some things to consider before looking for a home design.
1. What do you need?
You need to have a clear idea of your needs. Some things to consider are:
Number of rooms (Factor guest room, home office and children)
Number of bathrooms
Additional rooms: basement, den, formal dinning room
Your activities: Do you enjoy cooking as a family? (You might consider a larger kitchen). Do you like to entertain? ( You might need a spacious living room)
Do you think your needs will change? (i.e. will you have more children, or take your elderly parent into your home?). If so, you might want to consider choosing a home design with room for an optional addition for future needs. Read the rest of this entry »