Building a new house comes with many decisions, but the most significant benefit is deciding which features to add. When building a new home, some things to factor in are functionality, practicality, and aesthetics. When you consider all these things, you are likely to end up with a beautiful home. Below are examples of home features to consider when building.
Flexible Spaces
Most homeowners want to have rooms they can use in various ways depending on their current and future family needs. A space that can be used as a home office and a guest room or a basement that can be used as a crafts room is a big advantage to most people. Even when building townhomes, it is good to incorporate flexibility, especially if you plan to rent out the apartment in the future. According to the housing market research group Metrostudy, there has been a 20% increase in new townhome construction over the past year. Where builders started with just about 1,800 townhouses, more are about to come up this year, especially from homebuilding giants like David Weekley and other local developers. One common thing in all this is how builders want to ensure people can enjoy flexible spaces. It is an attractive factor and likely to incentivize people looking to buy townhouses.
Kitchen Finishes
Anyone in the homebuilding industry for many years understands how vital a kitchen space is to a client. This is because a kitchen is considered the heart of every home. Most people have many uses for the kitchen, like hosting guests, having family dinners, and, most importantly, cooking. Depending on your needs, some of the things you might want to add to the kitchen include under-cabinet lighting, an oversized island, walk-in pantry, open shelving on the upper cabinetry, integrated appliances, and a breakfast bar. You can pick two or three features based on your preferences and add them.
Low Maintenance Exteriors
Most homeowners look for sidings, windows, roofs, and other external features that will not require frequent maintenance. For instance, when it comes to siding, most people favor aluminum, vinyl, and fiberglass compared to wood products. This is because one does not want to keep incurring repair and maintenance costs down the road. When it comes to roofs, metallic roofs are also among the preferred roofing materials. Metal roofs are durable, with a 40-70 year lifespan, depending on the material. On top of that, due to modern innovations, it is available in multiple designs and colors, giving people a wide variety to choose from.
Indoor Air Quality Systems
Most people often get surprised when they learn that the air they breathe inside their home could be more polluted than the outside air. Most homes are closed off from the world due to various reasons like bad weather, extreme heat, and allergens. This can cause the allergens and pollutants inside the house to build up. An indoor air quality system helps clean the air as it cycles. You can implement it with your HVAC system or have it separately. For instance, you may want to consider smart C02 and smoke detectors that monitor the air quality in your home. They are affordable and help you stay healthy and breathe with ease.
Open Floor Plans
This design continues to gain popularity among people building homes. Open concept floor plans integrate the living room, dining, and kitchen into one space. When combined with large windows, excellent paint color, and the right flooring, the result is a beautiful home. Large windows help bring enough light into the room, and since there are no partitions, the light flows naturally in that space. When it comes to flooring material, consider natural stone as it lasts longer than artificial stone. In addition, natural stone comes in various shades, allowing you to pick something that matches your home.
When building, there are many features to consider for a new home, so that everyone is likely to get what they want. If you are unsure, consult with a professional builder or go through home magazines for ideas.
