Guide To Selecting The Optimal Size For New Homes
The journey to creating your forever home is one that takes planning. No two homes are alike, from mid-century modern to shingle style, contemporary, colonial, and coastal. Size is one of the most crucial factors for new and prospective homebuyers.
At Steven Mueller Architects, our team is here to help you develop architectural design imagery, define orientation, and coordinate the elements you desire. If you're having trouble landing on an ideal size, review our guide to solving this common dilemma below!
Coastal Shingle Style Home, by SMA
Determine Your Current and Future Needs
How big should your future home be? That is dependent on what your current and future needs are. Here are three of the most common factors people evaluate:
Plan To Expand Your Family? It might be best to direct your search toward a larger family home in a suburban community. Single-family construction is popular and has remained strong over the past year. Fairfield County is a great place for couples to settle down. It has great schools, easy commutes, and access to all the best that New York City has to offer.
Enjoy Hosting Family Gatherings: Moving to a beautiful coastal town? Map out elevated architectural design concepts for hosting in-laws, family, or friends. Notable projects like our Coastal English Major Style incorporate elements and amenities like stunning entry courtyards, pools, and hidden entrances, which are integral to the home design. You have the opportunity to transform the interior and exterior of your residence for the entire family to enjoy.
Coastal English Manor Style, by SMA
Desire Functional Floor Plans: Size matters, and so does the floor plan. Modern floor plans can significantly impact the functionality of the home.
As we shift out of the pandemic, many people still desire to work from home in a designated office space to conduct business. Others might want to incorporate more entertainment in a family/game room. Everyone has different needs and preferences.
When you sit down to discuss your dream plans with an architect, provide information about your lifestyle and what you envision for the residence. It allows us to map out open and closed floor plans to give each room a designated purpose.
Traditional Shingle Style, By SMA
Trust Your Instincts
Whether you're in the process of designing a forever home or looking to construct a house that best accommodates your interests, your options are endless!
If you're looking for more information or would like to discuss the process of building your next home, contact our offices at SMA. We specialize in designing high-quality residences in a variety of styles.