subject: The Importance of House Planing and Plans [print this page] The Importance of House Planing and Plans
House plans are the blueprint for the work to be done, the guide for the contractor and, the visual layout of the space. When deciding what type home you want to build or have built, it is good to do some serious research. First, determine what your budget is. Then consider where you will build. The selection of the lot or property will have a lot to do with the size, design and appearance. Consider whether the property has restrictions and whether your wants and needs are a fit.
Check to make sure that the house plan you choose will fit the lot you are considering. Or if you are set on a location, make sure your design will fit. Looking at the property, check to see what surrounds and decide the way you want the house to sit, the drive way to lay and how the entrance to both the house and garage will flow.
Other questions to consider: 1. How long do you plan on living in the house; 2. in the neighborhood; 3. in the community? If you have children: 1. Are they school age? 2. What Schools are available. 3. Will you live in the home long enough for them to move from Pre-School to Elementary to Middle to High Shool? 4. If so, where will each of these moves place them? 5. Are these schools the ones you prefer for your children?
Most research is done online these days. And there are many house plans online to consider. And a lot of looking may be done before the property is considered. But, you can see how important the planning for the 'where' may be as important as the house plan itself.
Now for the interior design. Is your home to be a custom design or a stock plan. How many rooms? How many bedrooms and baths are included? One or two stories? Is there to be a media room or recreation room? Will there be a need for two master bedrooms?
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