If you've wanted to build your dream home but can't afford the high
price of a custom design, it may be time to consider a house that has
all the features of a custom-built house without the steep price tag.
Today's residential builders offer you a wide range of options that can
give you beautiful results with a customised look and feel at a fraction
of the price. One way to do this is with mix and match design options.
These are generally houses that follow one of several floor plans that
can be rearranged in order to suit your needs. You can usually check out
some display homes by builders in your area, then choose from among
dozens of interactive floor plans to find the best fit for your family.
Three Zones Give You Hundreds Of Options
Home
builders will generally break down the various areas of the house into
at least three "zones," then allow potential buyers to shuffle them
around. This way you can customise the floor plans without having to pay
an architect to draw up customised blueprints or designs. Builders can
either work with three zones that loosely correspond with the main
living quarters (including kitchen), the master suite location and the
remaining bedrooms, or opt for three zones roughly corresponding to the
front, middle and back of the house. Each zone will offer several
variations that, when combined with the other zones, will give you
literally hundreds of floor plans to choose from.
Choose The Layout That Works Best For You
If
you are investing in a mix and match house design in order to get that
wonderful custom look that you crave, be sure to take your lifestyle and
needs into consideration for the best end result. A few things to
consider include:
a. How you'll use each room. Will the living
room be used as the family gathering place or would a larger kitchen be a
better choice? Do you like the idea of the master suite being separate
from the other bedrooms or would you prefer to have all of the bedrooms
in one zone?
b. Take outside elements into consideration. Is there a phenomenal
view that you want to be able to see from your living room or do you
prefer to have a bedroom window framing it? Traffic noise, the sunrise,
the sunset and the location of your neighbors should all be considered
before you choose the right mix and match house design from your
builder.
c. Take the esthetics into consideration. While you may
love having a bathroom located right next to the kitchen, keep in mind
that visitors may not like staring at the bathroom when they're sitting
at the dining room table. The flow of rooms and how much light each room
will get are just some of the esthetics you should consider.
Builders usually have several different display homes available for
tours so that you can check out a few different floor plans and get a
feel for how they will work in your new home. By purchasing a mix and
match house, you can get the luxurious appearance of a custom house
without the long construction time and high price tag, and no one has to
know it isn't custom except you!
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