There’s so much to consider when designing a modern home that it can become overwhelming if you jump into it unprepared. The average home-building project takes around seven months. Whether you’re remodeling your current home or building from the ground up, it’s a large, demanding project. But it’ll be worth it when you’re living in the beautiful space you designed yourself.
Fortunately for you, you’ve found this post. The six great tips below will help you prepare and build your new dream home.
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1. Function and Aesthetic
Instead of buying one already made, building a house gives you a unique opportunity. This is the chance to develop something that fits your needs and personal taste. So, spend some time figuring out precisely what you want, functionally and aesthetically.
The effect of the environment on mental health has been well-studied, and it’s known that certain design elements in the home can have positive cognitive benefits. Spacious areas have been associated with creativity and can help uplift your mood. Plants can act as air-cleansers and create a livelier atmosphere. Every different color can affect mood and emotion, which you can leverage to your preference.
Your home is your immediate environment, so be sure you’re creating something that makes you happy. You might find it beneficial to work with an interior designer throughout this process.
2. Modern Kitchen Layout
Many people widely regard the kitchen as one of the most used rooms in a home—if not the most. As the kitchen is where you prepare your meals, it’s undoubtedly central to how every home runs. It’s also where many home designs tend to start.
Now, kitchen designs have probably been adapted countless times throughout human history. You might tempt yourself to go with your unique design or layout, which might appear superb at first glance. But an ideal kitchen should be efficient, give easy access to tools, and prioritize ergonomics. You’d be doing yourself a valuable service by checking out some modern kitchen designs before doing anything else.
3. Your Living Areas
Keeping with the modern trend towards a simplistic, sometimes minimalistic style, your living areas should follow suit. As mentioned earlier, spacious areas can have significant mental health benefits.
Try to adopt an open-plan design for your living areas with plenty of room for family activities, get-togethers, and other important life moments. Avoid overcrowding the space with furniture. Decorations like art or small ornaments may become great aesthetic additions, but try to maintain one theme per space and don’t overdo it.
4. The Bedroom
The bedroom is the space you most likely want to feel the most comfortable and relaxing. As such, it doesn’t necessarily need to match the design of the rest of your home. Instead, make your bedroom a space you love to be in.
That said, a few modern concepts would improve the quality of your bedroom time. For example, you’ll want bigger windows if you want to draw lots of natural light. Curtains or blinds will block that light when you want to sleep comfortably. Dimmable lights are ideal when you want to read a book before sleeping. An attached bathroom is more private than the powder room on the ground floor. And air conditioning can keep temperatures mild on hot days. You can also make your bedroom more comfortable with personalized decorations to make this space yours.
5. Storage Space
One thing that always seems to decrease over time is the amount of free storage space you have. Unfortunately, many people often overlook storage space until they discover a need. At this point, it’s often too late. Luckily, you get to address this issue early on. Your future self will thank your current self for planning.
There are many creative ways to sneak in a bit of extra storage space. You can utilize empty space, like under staircases, or by installing shelving on walls and corners. One of the best ways to increase your storage space is with your furniture. As you shop, look for furniture doubling as storage space, such as hollow couches and ottomans.
6. Lighting
There are two types of lighting to consider: artificial and natural lighting.
Artificial lighting refers to the electronic lighting you install. As standard in real estate, all modern houses should have decent lighting. However, there are different lighting layouts, types of lights, colors, saturation, and tones you can choose. Your choice is up to what you want to achieve with your home, but it’s best to ensure all areas of the house have sufficient lighting for their designed purpose, even when dark. Remember to use energy-saving lights wherever possible.
Remember that natural daylight has many health benefits, so modern homes must prioritize natural light during the But of course, the final decision is up to you. Pay attention to your windows, their layout, and how they’ll affect the natural lighting inside your home.
Conclusion
Of all the things to consider when building your new home and the feelings you experience, your anticipation for your new home surely outshines the rest. Take note of the tips discussed above, and you’ll have a mental checklist to help prepare yourself for all your decisions. If you ever feel in doubt, remember to consult a professional before building anything.
References
Dolatowski, Calvin. “How Interior Design Impacts Your Mental Health.” Hayes Hall Gazette, Ohio State University, October 4, 2021. https://desis.osu.edu/seniorthesis/index.php/2021/10/04/how-interior-design-impacts-your-mental-health/.
Kale, Seve. “How Long Does it Take to Build a House?” NewHomeSource, May 2021. https://www.newhomesource.com/learn/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-a-house/.
Together. “Family Life: Find Out The Most Popular Room In The House.” Together Online, November 4, 2020. https://togethermag.eu/family-life-find-out-the-most-popular-room-in-the-house/.