6 Custom Home Floorplan Tips

When designing a custom home, the number of details and considerations that go into a floorplan can be overwhelming. It can be easy to overlook crucial features or design an overwhelmingly complex home that is not very efficient or livable. As experts in custom home building, the team at Northwest Construction has compiled a list of 6 custom home floorplan tips. These tips will not only help to simplify the design process but also ensure that your home is designed to your lifestyle.

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Floorplan Tips for Custom Homes

The following tips can help to ensure that your custom home is perfect for you and your family for years to come:

1. Account for Natural Assets

Your floorplan should highlight any natural assets that come with the land your home will be built on. Whether you have a great view or an abundance of natural light, your floorplan should be designed to make the most of this.

2. Keep it Practical

Though it may be tempting to go for an abstract and contemporary design, these floorplans are often not the most practical or efficient for families. Above all else, a home should be comfortable and liveable. Any aesthetically pleasing features or design elements should never impede these factors.

3. Plan for the Future

If you are going through the effort of designing a custom home, you want it to last for years. Consider how you and your family will grow in this home. Will it be suitable for all stages of your life and those of your children? Keeping this in mind will help to minimize revisions or renovations.

4. Think About Safety

If you have young children in your home or elderly family members, your home needs to be safe for them. When designing your home, consider how they will move around the house and what features they may need to ensure their safety.

5. Do not Forget About Storage

It may not be the most exciting thing to think about when designing a home, but sufficient storage can greatly reduce clutter and enhance cleanliness in any home. Consider integrating storage under stairwells, as part of walls, or have dedicated storage rooms that can be organized to keep seasonal items safe until they are needed.

6. Tailor it to Your Lifestyle

This floorplan is for a “custom” home. As the name implies, it will be customized to your specific wants and needs. When designing your floorplan, think about how the layout, number of rooms, and size of rooms will align with your lifestyle. Above all else, a custom home should be designed to meet your needs and enhance your day-to-day life.

To learn more about custom home design and floorplans, reach out to the knowledgeable team at Northwest Construction. Our experts can be reached through our online contact form and will be happy to help bring your dream home to life.