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Remember that the first floor plan of any home is what drives the entire plan design. The rest of the house is built upon it; the second floor sits over it and the elevation wraps around it. So, if the first floor needs to change significantly, then it will have a major impact on these other areas of the house.
It’s natural to be attracted first and foremost by the front elevation or exterior of the home. After all, that will be the first thing you see as you approach the home. However, keep in mind our first note above. Home styles, like fashions, change every few years. What was popular 2-3 years ago, as far as exterior styles and finishes, may not be popular today. But the basics of a well designed, functional floor plan remain much longer. Our designers can put a new front on one of our plans just like you can change clothes. So, while the front is a very important feature, don’t let it keep you from examining a potentially desirable floor plan design.
Also, keep in mind that many features of a home can be added or modified once the basic design is chosen. For example, Garages, Covered Porches and Basements can be added to most homes. If there is access to unfinished spaces, Rec Rooms and Media Rooms can be built. Garage doors can be changed from front to side entry, etc. Don’t disregard a good plan because of little items.
Most people, as they look for a plan, have general idea of how much square footage they can have in their home. We suggest that your search should encompass a few hundred feet below what you want, to a few hundred feet above. This will allow you to see a wider variety of plans that may suite your needs. If a home is a bit smaller than where you want to be, then it’s always easy to add a little space. By the same token, if a home is a few hundred feet larger, we can usually reduce it without any compromise to the integrity of the design itself.
Because TRD is primarily a design firm and not a plan broker, all the designs we offer have been created by designers in our office and have been field proven. This gives us a unique, first-hand knowledge of all of our plans’ construction.
We hope these few tips will aid you in your search for a plan. If you have other questions, or we may of assistance in your search, give us a call.
Please note: We are currently undergoing a major redesign of our website. Much of it is complete but this page is the last area that is in the middle of an overhaul. Please bear with us as we change, modify, and continue to tweak. Our ultimate goal is to get all 1700 of our stock plans on the site so you may search through them.
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