Designing your home is something you can do if you want to make sure that your home functions and performs exactly the way you need it to. A functional, beautiful home can suit your family for years and years to come. How can you make sure that your home suits you not just now, but in the future, too? Read on!
Focus On Functionality First
Although it’s tempting to put a focus on aesthetics, the first thing you should be focusing on, is functionality. This will ensure your home works exactly as you need it to. It’ll suit your lifestyle down to the ground. Then, you can focus on the way your home looks.
What Do You Need In Your Home?
Make a list of the things you need in your home and why. These things should be non negotiable. For example, do you need a home office? Maybe you need a large kitchen, as you love to prepare fresh food and entertain people? Write it all down and make it personal to you.
What Would You Like In Your Home?
Now you have what you need out of the way, you can write down what you’d like. These things should be things that you can compromise on if needs be, but it would be a nice bonus to have them. By speaking to contemporary architects who have experience, you’ll be able to ensure you maximize your space and are able to include as much as what you would like as possible.
What Will Make Your Home More Beautiful?
Now consider what will make your home more beautiful. What kind of materials? What additions? Maybe you’d like more marble and stone. Maybe you’d like to include a kitchen island, or bigger windows, blinds, etc. Think of how you’d like your home to look – just don’t follow any trends. Use styles that you like, and consider mixing a couple. This way, you can create a truly timeless design.
How Do You Use Your Home?
Think of all the ways you use your home now. Do your kids have friends over? A play room, or even a ‘hang out’ room could be great. Do you love to have movie nights with your family? A room dedicated to this, or at least a high quality TV will make them even better.
What Will Add More Value To Your Home?
Make sure you consider what will add more value to your home with each addition. You don’t want to add things that could actually make your home more difficult to sell. In an ideal world, you’ll be getting a bigger ROI.
What Designs And Styles Do You Tend To Gravitate Towards?
Figure out which styles and designs you gravitate towards by creating a Pinterest board, or even a collage out of magazine scraps. This way, you can see which styles you likely won’t get bored of.
Is Your Situation Likely To Change?
Think of your situation and whether it’s likely to change. Is a child likely to move out in the next few years? Will you have anymore? You should also design your home with the future in mind for the smartest investment!
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