After the big decision is made on having a double storey house plan, there are other things to consider. Lucky you, it doesn’t end there! When planning out your double storey house plan, you have a major advantage of having a floor plan that is customisable to your requirements. However, it is not as easy as that. Certain factors such as the size of your land, budget and lifestyle requirements all play an important role in your final decision.
Block size
Space certainly has a major impact on the design of your home. When deciding on your double storey house plans, certain aspects such as a backyard, pool or garden could be a part of your design. A double storey house requires less space for the actual home. This allows for you to have that added area for leisurely and entertainment areas. Single story house plans don’t have this advantage as they inhabit more space.
A recommendation is to have your double storey house plans decided in terms of design, and then buy a block of land that suits the design you have chosen.
Location is key
It is important to consider location when choosing land for your double storey house plan. The soil conditions of the surrounding space of your home is crucial, as building a stable home is the most important part of the process. Talking to people within the industry, such as professional contractors can help you choose the right location. However, if you have already chosen a lot, it is important to understand that the different kind of soil conditions will require different foundational arrangements.
Consider the costs
Double storey house plans don’t always mean the cost of building doubles. It may be more expensive to design and construct. However, there is an added advantage of eliminating the construction costs with building on a smaller lot of land. Double storey house plans can be built on some smaller narrower lots. The construction of a double storey house plan is usually much higher as the cost of construction must be made from pure cement.
Family and lifestyle
Making sure your family has a say in the layout of the house and making sure it is convenient for everyone is definitely important. At the end of the day, you and your family are going to be living in the space and need to be happy with the plan. Double storey house plans allow you to have all the features you enjoy allowing you to work with more space.
If you have elderly people living in the home, it is crucial to remember their needs as well. Double storey house plans include many stairs which may not be convenient for the elderly. It is also wise to remember that one day you too are going to struggle walking up and down the stairs. However, if you really love the design and layout of a double storey house plan you can consult with an architect to help achieve a more functional design. An easy way of doing this would be do plan areas which the elderly will be spending the most time in on the lower floor such as the master bedroom and leaving the upstairs space for children and other entertainment purposes. If money isn’t an issue, it is also possible to install a lift to help create seamless access between the different floors.
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