What is the best method of choosing a design?
First you have to analyze your situation – specifically what you are looking for in a design and why? A good way to find out what you want, is to ask yourself questions about your needs, wants and desires in a new home. Also, visit local model homes to get a feel for room sizes, appliances, traffic flow from room to room, etc. Second, look through plan books or magazines to find a design that best suits you. There are a number of places to look for plan books. Home plan design services sell a wide variety of plan books featuring their designs, as well as other related products and services. Other places to look for plan books are bookstores, libraries and home plan magazines, such as those found in supermarket newsstands. Local builders, real estate agents and lumberyards also have plan books available.
