Finding the Floor Plan That Suits Your Family

When you are trying to choose a new home, it can be very exciting. When that home is in San Elijo Hills, there are even more exciting opportunities within the community. While you want the house to fit your lifestyle, the right floor plan can make all the difference. From the size to the shape to where the rooms are located, it can make or break how much you enjoy the home. These tips can help you settle on the right floor plan to suit your family.

Tip 1: Decide on a Home Size

Not every family needs the largest amount of square footage and, on the flip side, not every family is comfortable in the smallest space. Choosing a floor plan needs to start with the size of the home. Think about how many bedrooms you need for your children or for your future plans. Consider bathrooms for your family, but also visiting guests. You need size to be a priority. 

Tip 2: Keep Design Style In Mind

Even if you have a good-sized home for your family, you want to have a floor plan that is designed to suit your style preferences. Every homeowner has certain things they like or dislike in homes. Do you like an open floor plan or something more compartmentalized and separated? Think about how you would decorate different floor plans and keep those ideas in mind when choosing a final plan.

Tip 3: Understand Pros and Cons

There are going to be pros and cons with any floor plan and it’s best to think them through when you are making decisions. No floor plans are perfect, but there should be a good fit for you and your family. Large living rooms, for example, might let in lots of natural light, but that could be too bright for you at certain times of the day. An open floor plan could give you access to your kids with ease, but could be distracting when you are trying to work, and they are playing. Think about the pros and cons of the floor plans alongside your lifestyle needs.

Tip 4: Trust Your Gut

There’s something to be said about a gut reaction to a home’s floor plan. You will be able to feel what’s right when you see it and you need to take that reaction into consideration when you make a decision on a floor plan. As you look over the plans or even tour model homes, let the rooms simply sink in and see what feels the best to you. That could very well be what you end up with.

Tip 5: Remember the Layout Not the Finish

It’s easy to be distracted by finishes over floor plans. Don’t get overwhelmed by fancy countertops, upgraded floors, and top-notch appliances in a model home. It’s the layout that is important. You can choose whatever finishes you want to make the home your own. When you have questions about any finish or floor plan, the professionals at San Elijo Hills can help. The new homes are ready for your viewing, so you can figure out what suits your family best and become a part of the community as soon as possible.
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