Designing a home can be a fun time, or it could be one of the hardest things you do. If you don’t have the most creative mind, you may struggle on how you want your home to look. Maybe you’ll even hire someone to do the job for you, and that’s okay too.
Whether you’re designing your home yourself or having someone tackle the task for you, there are many things in your house that you don’t want to overlook. We have six of those things to consider when designing your home.
How Livable the Space Is
One of the top priorities when designing a home is how livable your plan is. Is your home easy to maneuver through? Does one room flow into the next? Your home should meet the needs of you and your family first.
Many designs seem really modern and appealing until you actually live in them. Do you have enough storage for everything, or did you sacrifice storage space for a particular design detail?
Railings
They may not seem like a big deal at the time, but any railings you have in your home can add or take away from the design of the space. Railings along the staircase can make them pop out. If you have an open upstairs that overlooks below, having glass railings gives off a different illusion instead of closed-off railings.
Your Personality
Your personality to shine in your home. If it doesn’t, how long do you expect that you’ll like the design? Although you can pick any style you want for your home, it should still make sense to who you are. If you don’t like going to the beach, would a beach-themed house make sense then?
Storage
Having enough storage in any home is an essential part of every design. It’s frustrating when you run out of space to store things. You either have to become super creative with where you put items, or you have to start decluttering your home. Ensure that your design has enough storage spots for the whole family.
Outdoor to Indoor Transition Spot
Although this may not seem like a big deal, having a spot that is a transitional space between the indoors and outdoors is very handy. A mudroom is an excellent spot to put shoes and coats in, and it helps to prevent dirt from getting tracked throughout your home. It’s a bonus for making your home more comfortable and livable.
Counter Space
At the time of the design, you may think that you only need a minimal amount of counter space. Then, you start to cook for your family and wish you would have added in additional counters or built the island you were thinking about. Not having enough counter space is very frustrating in any home, let alone one that has a large family. So, ensure that you have enough space to do everything you need to in the kitchen.
If you don’t follow the points above, it doesn’t mean your home won’t be livable or desirable. However, these points will help make your home more appealing and more comfortable for everyone inside it.
