PERFECT HOMES MAGAZINE ( Editor Stan Israel) ( Editor Stan Israel) | Page 194
CHOOSE
YOUR
PERFECT HOME
Spaciousness of
the house
When it comes to finding your dream
home it is important to define how much
space you really need. Buying a home
that is too small for your family, you will
constantly try to configure the space to
feel comfortable. In the same vein, buying
a property that is too large will bring
high costs.
Consider whether you have enough
bedrooms and whether family members
must share a room? Is there enough
storage space? In addition to considering
your current situation in life, you also need
to consider your plans for the future. If you
are planning an extension of the family,
plan in the beginning of the extra space
for a child’s bedroom.
Layout of the
dream house
If you compare the two houses, which are
the same size, you will notice that in each
home is divided in different ways. Some
homeowners use most of the space for the
living room, while others may focus on the
spacious bedrooms. While it is possible to
redesign the home after moving into the
house, it is a long process that requires
a lot of time and money. Focus on finding
a plan that will perfectly suit your needs.
Think about the things you want to do over
the years you are going to be spending
in your new home. If you belong to a
group of people who love the outdoors
and enjoy the outdoors, consider a plan
with an open concept that will allow you
to socialize with family and friends in the
large garden or on the terrace. However, if
any member of your family enjoys private
area, the traditional schedule may be a
better option.
Potential for
future projects
Even your dream home will require a bit of
adjustment. Whether you have dreamed
for years about the kitchen with a large
kitchen islands or a beautiful oasis in your
yard, it is unlikely that your new home will
have all the features according to your
specifications. Think about it, how much
adjustment is needed for every property
you see. Be honest with yourself about
how much work you will be able to do.
Think about the projects that are big
and small - from the murals on the
walls in the dining room to complete
bathroom renovations.
Remember, not everything has to be
taken care of immediately, but it certainly
is good to have an idea of how much work
will be needed to transform the property
into your dream home, for which you have
been waiting for.
Expenses
This is not the most fun factor to think
about, especially when compared to
upgrading and aesthetics. Try not to
exceed your budget. Consider the costs
of taxes and monthly utility costs. Note
that these costs will remain consistent
over time.
You will still need to regulate all costs,
even if your circumstances change, such