Have you always dreamed of living in a home that is, from top to bottom, entirely your own; unhindered by someone else’s tastes or opinions? You can make this vision a reality if you plan carefully and save wisely. Thanks to the innovative new ideas now available in the housing market, there are plenty of exciting ways you can get involved in the design and construction of your dream home. Just make sure you have these bases covered before you jump in.

 

 

Ask the experts. You can ignore this step if you’re a professionally trained and experienced architect, interior designer, and construction specialist. Otherwise, carry on. It’s tough to know exactly how the layout of a home will look in its finished stages, or which design ideas are realistic from a construction perspective without expert input. A service like kit homes can help you approach the project collaboratively, so you can get all the expert support you need from day one to ensure that your design ideas are executed perfectly.

 

Brainstorm early. You don’t need to have all of the money saved up, the land purchased, or posh design software installed on your laptop to start the process of creating your ideal home. Even while you’re still renting or living in a home you’ve invested in with the hopes of selling later, you can start coming up with ideas. Get started on thinking about all the things that you will need to start living in the new home. Thinking about a new mattress is a great place to start - all you need is a pencil, some paper, and a decent measure of imagination. Spend time with your partner fantasising about features and layouts for your future property and make sure you get it down on paper. Then, when the time is right, you’ll be more than ready to get started.

 

Be future-focused. The house of your dreams today may not look identical to the ideal home you want to be in 15 years from now. Consider your future and the plans you have for yourself and your family throughout the entire design process. This is particularly important when you consider space and room planning. That second room may make an awesome office space today, as well as a perfect nursery in a few years. Flexibility will get you far.

 

Don’t veer from your budget. Too many homeowners go into debt because they get

carried away during the planning process and step outside of their realistic set budget when the time comes to start building. It’s fine to have a list of features that you’d love to implement, but once your budget is set, you may have to make a few cuts. Make a list of the features you want in order of priority so you don’t miss out on the essentials once you’re reaching the boundaries of your budget.

 

Know the plot well. Once you know where your new home will be situated, take the time to get to know the plot of land itself well. It may be tricky when it’s empty, but it’s key that you consider the slopes and landscape of the property when making design decisions. If you want your bedroom to have a beautiful view, you’ll need to consider the land itself. Similarly, you may want a beautifully breezy and sunshine-filled sitting room, but you’ll need to plan the space and the window design so they’re situated in the best way.