Custom building a new home can be exciting. Thinking through each and every room, feature, and color – making it entirely yours from the very beginning – is a process that should be savored for 
a lifetime.
But, going about it in the incorrect manner can actually lead to some disastrous mistakes – and, if you aren’t aware of these, you may find yourself either moving out of your dream home sooner than expected, or learning to live with flaws – and possible expenses – that could have easily been avoided in the beginning.
1) Pay Attention to How You Plan Your Space
How you plan the space in your home can be crucial – especially if your family is still young and growing. While having enough space to store your items is important, where you put these areas is key.
For example, do you really need an extra large closet in each of the bedrooms when that space could instead be added to the rooms themselves? And, in Florida, do you even need a coat closet at all in the entry way, when you could alternately use that additional space in the living room?
2) Determine Room Usage
When custom building a home, the allure of adding rooms such as a gym or a game room sound very enticing – and they can be, if you will actually use them. Unfortunately, in some cases, unused rooms end up becoming large storage spaces for last season’s clothes.
In this case, it can be a good idea to ensure that if that workout room ends up not being used as it was initially planned, it can double as something else, such as a potential office or guest room in the future.
3) Having someone else tell you what you want.
While professionals can make many great suggestions, it is you who knows your lifestyle the very best – so while you may have a lot to consider, it is ultimately you who should make the determination as to how your home will be designed. This goes for the layout, the number of rooms, and their placement – provided it all works within your budget.
The Bottom Line
Working with a builder who communicates with you about your new home’s expectations can help in ensuring that the building process goes smoothly and as planned. If you’re considering a custom home in the Orlando or surrounding area, Contact Us for more information.
