Do you want your new home to be the main attraction for formal social settings, sporting events and children’s parties? Then you will need to design with all of this in mind. Here are seven tips to remember when designing your new home.
Dining Areas
Be sure to consider dining proximity to the kitchen for efficiency. Will you want to close off areas for privacy? How large are your parties? Consider two dining areas for larger gatherings.
Living Areas
Today more homes are being designed with living areas and kitchens being used as one area. Perfect for casual entertaining these areas typically utilize focal points such as fireplaces, media centers or large windows to the outdoors. Conversely new attention is being placed on kitchen appearance as well, appliance and cabinetry aesthetic value is to be considered.
Outdoor Fun
When the weather is nice there is no better place to entertain than outside. Grilling areas, decks and landscape should flow nicely with your home. Allow appropriate space for tables and chairs for outdoor parties. Be sure to consider existing landscape. Some trees may need to be cut to allow sunlight in your main areas.
Media Areas
Quickly becoming the most important room in many homes today the media room is a must for the “big game” events with surround sound and HDTVs. Your budget is your limit on the technology available. Be sure to consider where this room will be in your plan. You may consider placing the media room on the other side of the home for noise considerations. Make sure the sunlight doesn’t impede on the HDTV screen. Big games and screen glare don’t mix well.
Private Areas
Make sure other rooms, like bedrooms, can be insulated from the party and away from noise. There may be someone like small children who need privacy and quiet time during party events.
Basements
If your are able to build a basement into your plan these are great places for the above mentioned media rooms or play areas for children. Consider finishing this area out where possible. Be sure to add plumbing and HVAC if needed.
Kids Area
Give the kids a place to call their own and play with toys. Be sure to run the appropriate media cables if you foresee this area a place for gaming devices. These are great place for children to congregate while the adults have their fun elsewhere.
