One of the benefits of building a house is the input you have about appliances, style, and features. You can customize your new home to fit your family’s lifestyle and make the space your own. Here are a few features to consider when building a house.
Ways to Customize Your New Home
Deep Basement
When pouring your home’s basement, ask your builder to add one or two feet in additional height. It will make the space feel less basement-like. With that additional height, the living spaces you create on the lower level will feel as open and airy as those above.
Talk to your builder about this feature well before you pour the foundation. Your contractor would have to make considerable changes if you wait until after the basement pour.
Higher Ceilings
One of the most popular features to consider when building a new home is higher ceilings. The typical ceiling height for many homes is eight feet. Increasing the height to nine or ten feet adds volume to each room. It creates a feeling of luxury and offers plenty of options for crown moldings and art installations.
This decision also needs to happen before the foundation is poured. The additional height adds weight that the foundation and walls need to support.
Customize Your Home with Heated Floors
Imagine getting out of the shower on a chilly morning and stepping onto heated floors. Your toes will be comfortable and warm while you prepare for the day. With this type of flooring, heated coils loop under the tiles. Press the switch and the floor is warm within minutes. Heated floors are a true luxury in the bathroom. They also offer much-appreciated comfort in rooms built over slab floors.
Let your builder know you are interested in heating floors before the home’s electrical and plumbing systems are installed. The connections need to be put in place before closing the walls or installing flooring.
Expanded Garage
You will not regret adding additional space to your garage. Whether you add an entire extra bay or just include a few feet of depth to the plan, it’s space you will use often. The additional area could be used for a workshop, working on your vehicles, or increased storage space.
Smart Home Devices
Many smart home devices can be added after the build. However, if you are building a new home from the ground up, why not add them now? Some smart features you might add include a self-programming thermostat, smart home security system, connected door locks, a video doorbell, and smoke detectors. You’ll be able to control much of your home using your smartphone.
These are just a few of the features to consider when building a new home. Sit down with your family and discuss options. Then, consult your builder about including your requests as you build the home of your dreams.
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