3 Essential Considerations When it Comes to Home Design
Home design is never child’s play. There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to putting together a dream house. Most people think design should be dictated by accepted ideals and trendy aesthetics alone, but there is really so much more to it than just that. There are three essentials homeowners should never overlook when it comes to house design: location, lifestyle and practicality. Location The locations of a property dictate the possibilities — always remember that the goal is to settle for the long term, or at least 5 years. Some of the things to think about include the distance between the lot where a home is going up and the one next-door. Aspects like this determine how big windows should be or what direction a balcony should face. It may also be necessary to look into any design standards that the neighbourhood has in place. Think about the climate as well, especially if moving from a location where weather patterns are not quite similar.
Lifestyle Basic home architecture dictates the function of each room, but it is ultimately the homeowner’s call on what stays and which goes. Think about the particulars of the lifestyle lived—these should serve as primary considerations. Families raising children will need more bedrooms. Some would need a home office with a receiving area. Others would need to incorporate physical fitness or therapy rooms and other function rooms that they deem make their hobbies possible.
Practicality A house design should be both practical in terms of budget and function. The budget that goes into the home construction dictates whether the blueprint is feasible. Of course, the home should also cater to the possibility of short and long-term situations. Homeowners who plan to stay in the property for a long time should take all steps necessary to make sure it is fit for a growing family. The blueprint of a home determines how liveable it is and what it turns out to be in the future. It is justified that location, lifestyle and practicality be primary considerations to help homeowners truly realise their dream home.
Resources:
http://www.mccarthyhomes.com.au/
http://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design
http://freshome.com/2013/05/23/10-mistakes-avoid-whenbuilding-new-home/