Your floor plan is the most important thing when it comes to designing a custom home. Although it can be difficult to design your home, a floor plan will help you and your builder get a good idea of how your home will look in the end.

Find the right floor plan for your custom home

#1 Determine how much space you need

The first step to choosing a floor plan for your custom home is to determine how much space you will need. The number of floors, bedrooms and bathrooms do you need?

Do you have a new family? Or will they soon move out? Are you happy with the amount of space you have on your lot or do you prefer a smaller yard if you have all the amenities?

You will know exactly what space you require in your new home construction, such as an office, formal dining room, or playroom. You’ll be able to determine how much space is needed and how it will translate into a floor plan.

Although you may have an idea about the types of floor plans that you prefer, it is worth doing some research and talking to your custom home builder.

#2 Do some research

Once you have decided on the rooms that you need in your new home, it is time to put them together in an attractive and functional way. You can do some research and also consider visiting walkthroughs to see how other people have put together their floor plans.

You should look at similar-sized homes to yours but not limit yourself by style. Look for flow and big picture issues. A home might not be your style but still, have an excellent overall layout.

Do not rush through the research phase. You should take your time and look at every house, as well as weigh the pros and cons of each floor plan.

#3 Decide on the Function and Not the Finishes

After you have done enough research to feel confident about what you like and what you don’t, you can make a decision. We recommend that you view each floor plan as its absolute core.

You can easily be drawn to stunning hardwoods or architectural beauty in one home. But, at the end of the day, it is important to keep in mind that you are only looking at the overall flow. You can always add on beautiful finishes to a custom-built home later, but it is difficult to make your home truly unique if the floorplan doesn’t fit your lifestyle. Make sure you choose based on functionality, then add the form.

#4 Learn the pros and cons of your favorite floor plan

Before you send your ideas to your custom home builder, think about the pros and cons of each floor plan. There is no perfect floor plan. An open floor plan can make it noisy. A traditional floor plan will offer more design options, more space, and let in more light.

You don’t have to like every floor plan, but it is important to consider the pros and cons of each before you make it permanent in your custom-built home.

#5 Gather a Few Ideas

Once you have a good idea of the layout, you can start to brainstorm ideas. These images can help you visualize the feel and look of your floor.

You can find a floor plan that you like online and pair it with your ideas and a list of rooms you would like in your home. Then, bring all this information with you to your next meeting to discuss your plans with your home builder.

#6 Talk to Your Custom Builder

Now it’s time for you to meet with your custom home builder. With some ideas in hand, it will be easier to communicate your vision to your architect and builder. Once you have done your research, you will be able to easily explain what you want in your custom-built home.

To discuss your plans, a quality home builder in Myrtle Beach will meet with you and an architect. They will listen to your thoughts and create blueprints that incorporate them.

You can either accept the design or make some changes. This is your custom home in Myrtle Beach. You can accept or reject their design. Your custom floor plan will be completed once you are satisfied with the blueprints and floor plan your home builder has created. You’ll soon be able to walk through your new home.

It can be difficult to choose a floor plan. Our clients work closely with us to create a floor plan that suits their space and lifestyle. We can help you choose the right floor plan for your space by talking through your favorite design themes and styles. Give Dawol Homes a shout. 

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9404 Hwy 17 Bypass,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 294-2859

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Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
843-294-2859

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