It is important to keep your health, family and priorities in mind when building your forever home. This is not just a place you are going to be living in for a few years. You need to keep your current and future needs in mind when designing your new home.
There is no reason to search the market for the right house when you can build it from scratch. The following custom home tips are going to help you build a home you will love forever.
Future Accessibility
You may not want to think about growing older, but you need to prepare your home for the possible loss of mobility. Losing mobility is a normal part of growing older, but the loss of mobility increases your risk of injury. This is something to keep in mind when planning your forever home.
It is important to design a staircase that is safe and easy to use as you grow older. One idea is to plan for an accessibility modification, such as a stair lift. Another idea is to place the master bedroom on the ground floor. You can add modifications such as shower bars, pool lifts and wheelchair ramps later on.
Your forever home should include 3-foot doorways, 4-foot hallways and 5-foot turn radiuses. If you or a loved one needs a wheelchair, this layout gives everyone enough space to maneuver around the house.
Available Space
You need enough space for your children and pets right now, but you may not need all this space once your children move out. Are you thinking about buying a smaller house? Think about how your family is going to grow before downsizing. You are going to be grateful for the extra space when your grandchildren come to visit.
Do you enjoy hosting events for your family and friends? Use the extra space to accommodate several guests at one time.
If your loved ones visit often, they can stay in the extra bedrooms during their visit. The bedrooms also come in handy if they need a temporary residence for any reason, such as providing in-home care or renovating their own home.
It is very common for multigenerational families to live under the same roof. The extra space makes it possible for everyone to live comfortably.
Long Term Location
Finding a long term location is an important part of building your forever home. A reputable school district is your top priority when you have children. When you grow older, your top priority may be the proximity to doctors offices or grocery stores. You need to keep the size, accessibility and location in mind when choosing a neighborhood for your custom home.
Are you ready to start building your forever home? The first step is to find a qualified contractor through Alair Homes Nanaimo. The company makes it easy to find a contractor who specializes in custom home building. Alair Homes Nanaimo only hires contractors who are insured and bonded, and every contractor is experienced in home improvement projects. You can get started by contacting Alair Homes for a free 120 point estimate.
If you take your current and future needs into consideration, you are sure to love living in your forever home.