How Do You Pick A Floor Plan?
Floor plans range from simple box shapes to open-air studio designs. The most important aspect is to pick a floor plan that fits your needs and the needs of anyone living with you. Make thoughtful decisions to maximize functionality as you pick a floor plan. Figure out how many rooms you need. Three kids usually means three bedrooms, plus one larger master suite for the parents. Keep in mind any rooms you want to use for office space, a workout area, art studio, meditation chamber or a den and playroom. Map out closets and bathrooms. These two essential items cannot be ignored. Decide how many bathrooms you want, if they are full or half baths and how big each closet should be. You may even want to devote a full room to closet space if you happen to be a pack rat. Pick the rooms’ functionality. Decide how much time is spent in each room. If you never eat in the kitchen, don’t devote a lot of space to a dining area. If your last den went unused, don’t create one. Decide on privacy. You
