Designing your own property gives you free rein to design your dream home. However, designing a home from a blank canvas can be trickier than you think. With so many aspects to consider, you’ll want to ensure that you include every feature you have your heart set on. To ensure you’ve got everything covered, don’t forget these important features when designing your dream home:
1. Storage
Ask most homeowners what they’d like more of in their property and the answer is: storage. If you find yourself wishing you had more room to store kid’s toys or more kitchen cupboards to keep pots and pans out of sight, then storage should definitely be a top priority when you’re designing your dream home.
2. Windows
No-one designs a home without windows, but why pass up the opportunity to use natural light to illuminate your home? When you’re creating your own property, you needn’t stick to traditional designs or standard architecture. Instead, you can do something different. Floor-to-ceiling windows are a fantastic way to open up a room, while glass ceilings can be a stunning feature in a kitchen or conservatory.
3. Landings and Hallways
You’ll pass through them every day but people rarely take the time to consider how landings and hallways affect the flow through a property. Choosing larger-than-average hallways and landings allows you to make a feature out of them. Adding a comfortable armchair or discreet desk on a landing makes a property feel larger and creates a unique feature that not many properties can emulate.
4. Garden
Your outdoor space will affect the functionality of your dream home, as well as your enjoyment of your home. Whether you’re a keen gardener or not, you’ll want to consider how you’ll use your backyard before you finalise your designs. Remember – it’s important to think about how you might want to use your garden in the future too. If you plan on having kids in the future, you might have different needs in the future, for example, and this could affect what you want from your outdoor space.
5. Electrics
Unless you’re planning to go off-grid, having electrical systems installed in your property will be a no-brainer. Of course, you’ll need to work with professional home builders to ensure your electrics are up to code. However, you won’t necessarily want to settle for a standard number of outlets. Talk to your builders about how many outlets you think you’ll need. Today’s digital era means we use more appliances than ever before, so you really can’t have too many outlets.
Creating the Perfect Home
Designing your own property can be one of the most exciting things you’ll do in life but be prepared for the obstacles you’ll face. Getting expert advice from the outset can make the process far easier, so spend time searching for contractors you can rely on. With professional assistance, you can enjoy the process of designing your own bespoke property and rely on the experience and expertise of planners, builders and architects to bring your dreams to life.
