House Floor-plans Must Consider Utility and Cost

Huntsville Floor Plans

by Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

in House Floor Plans,Huntsville Home Styles

Have It Your Way

People are constantly looking for perfect house plans for their dream homes. Finding the right house floorplan is not very easy, as every family will have a different idea of what makes for the perfect plan. This can be influenced, by the stage of life they are in, the extent of the family, and other requirements for ensuring livability.

Different  Floorplan Types

Homes can be single story like bungalows, or double story for ensuring greater utilization of plot ground space. The floorplan could also  have split levels, be an open plan that makes for informal living, or closed to ensure greater privacy for all the people who live in it. Each of these types have their own advantages.

Single Story Bungalow Floorplans

A single story floorplan will be kinder to individuals who may have difficulty going up and down a flight of stairs. This plan type may also suit a person who is in the early stages of a career and life, and help to reduce costs. It is always possible to design foundations for upper floors, while still building a single story in the initial stage.

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2 Story Floorplans

A two story floorplan or one that has more floors, helps to reduce the footprint on the ground. This can ensure that a home has more space around it, and allows for sufficient space for gardens and back yards. Such a plan can also enable a homeowner to go in for gradual expansion, as when families grow or funds are available.

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Open or Closed Floorplan

Floorplans can be open, so that walls are provided only for very private areas. This does allow a lot of flexibility in furniture layouts, and also enables areas in a home to become multipurpose. Closed plans allow for private areas for every member of the family and are by far the most popular.

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Split Level Floorplans

Home floorplans can also include living and other areas, that are at different levels. This sort of plan is more suited to the open floor plan, and allows for areas to be demarcated without any need for walls. The difference in level denotes the different functions. Such a floor plan may also be suggested by architects, if the land on which the home is being built has many differences in elevation. A split floor plan will help to take advantage of this, and reduce costs that may be incurred in leveling the site.

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Other Considerations for House Floorplans

Costs of installing utilities in any modern home can be quite high, especially if all modern plumbing and domestic utilities are to be part of the home. Modifying plans to ensure that these costs are reduced can be a sensible thing to do. So club washrooms and utility spaces and kitchens so that common piping can be used.

Most homes are places where families look to entertain friends and acquaintances. Planning this in a separate area like a basement, a gazebo or conservatory in the yard can be of enormous utility value.

Consider landscaping when you consider home floorplan types as this can make your home into one that is green and inviting at all times. Orientations must take into consideration weather conditions so that energy costs are saved. Materials used must complement the looks of the home and yet stay within a budget.

Ensure that home floorplan types are chosen after taking the views of all the members of the family. Many ready made plans can be available over the Internet. Modify them to suit your own requirements before you go in for the final construction.

– Elizabeth

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