Home plans expert, Eric Englund from HomeStyles, says “The good news is that often the exterior styling can be changed by the builder to suit your taste.” Though there are cases in which the styling of the interior is so tied to the exterior that it might be unattractive or disorienting to go to an extreme opposite in changing the outside, it is a fact that most people like you who purchase home plans and build from them make some modifications to suit their family’s lifestyle–and also, to add distinctive touches that make the house on paper a real-life special home.
“The top priority is to buy a home with an interior layout that works for you,” says Englund. “The blueprints may show a Tudor facade, but in many cases you can switch it to something else if you really want the inside layout but not the exterior. You can eliminate the Tudor half timbers and add stucco or wrought-iron details, for example.”
Shown here through the rendering and the photo is an example of exactly what Englund is talking about. Continue reading
What does “home office” mean to you? How you decorate, equip and where you locate this room depends on what purposes you want it to serve. Here are examples of different ways “home offices” can function. Which one suits your situation best?
Lakes are a part of the natural scenery but do require a bit of maintenance to stay in prime condition. A small amount of work on a regular basis will keep your lake in the best condition possible. You’ll be happy to spend more time lakeside.
At some point in their lives, most people have owned a home with a small, cramped bathroom. There are a variety of small and large projects, however, which can transform a bathroom from cramped to airy and inviting.
Buying a home as a single parent might seem like a monumental decision. While you may think that it is a step that you are unsure of since you already have so many responsibilities, it can have numerous advantages. You are already providing a home for yourself and your children, so why not invest in something that you will eventually own.
