How to Choose a Floor Plan: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Pick

Homeowners choose to build their own homes because doing so is highly customizable and helps homeowners build their dream home. When choosing a floor plan, it is important to consider a few things before putting your plans to action. The first element to consider is what the current home is missing, and what it will look like in ten years if implemented. You should also consider your lot and if you have any additional amenities to go with the floor plan. Considering your functional spaces and a customizable plan is also wise. Finally, the most important question to consider is whether or not you can actually picture yourself there. If the answer to the last question is an enthusiastic “yes,” you’re on the right track to building your dream home.

Key Takeaways:

You should consider both the present and the future when picking a floor plan.
You should figure out where you would like your functional spaces in the plan.
You should be able to see yourself living in the floor plan you choose.

“Deciding what you’re missing in your current home allows you to narrow your search by disqualifying plans that would repeat the mistakes of the past.”