Choose your house plan

When looking for your dream house, choosing a house plan can prove to be as intoxicating as disconcerting. While generating a lot of enthusiasm, such an experience also comes with some uncertainty. How can you be sure that the model selected is the one that suits you best?
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The planning
The type of house
The interior layout
Do you need modifications?

The planning

The choice of a house plan is not something that ought to be done in the spur of the moment. In order to make the right decision and select a house that will give you complete satisfaction for years to come, you must determine how much money you wish to invest in this project and what your immediate and future needs are. Thorough planning will make the search process easier and quicker.

To help you find your dream house, RONA and Planimage, an architectural firm specialized in designing and modifying house plans, provide you with the main considerations that should be taken into account when choosing a plan. While you’re here, take a look at the impressive RONA Plans collection.

The type of house

The lot upon which you build your house could play a major role when selecting a plan. For instance, a wide but shallow lot will usually call for a one-storey house. On the other hand, a two-storey house will be a better choice if the lot is narrow but deep.

If your lot happens to be large enough to accommodate any kind of house, examine the pros and cons of all types of houses before making a decision.

Determine the style of architecture your prefer. Do you have a soft spot for the Victorian, country or even colonial style? Which one will fit better in the area you plan to live in? Answering these questions will allow you to eliminate several styles.

Your budget as well as the number of occupants will usually dictate the total living area of your future house. What about a garage? Is it a luxury or a necessity? Keep in mind that the extra storage space it will provide could become very valuable down the road.

The interior layout

The size and the layout of the rooms deserve serious considerations. Ask yourself where the members of your family spend most of their time. In the kitchen? In the living room? In the dining room?

Nowadays, television occupies a large part of our leisure time. Do all family members usually watch television together? If that’s the case, one TV room will be enough. Otherwise, it will be wise to plan for a second room where people can watch their favorite shows.

Do you enjoy spending time in the kitchen while preparing elaborate dinners? If so, you might want to get a spacious and functional kitchen. A kitchen island would also be a smart addition since it provides extra storage and countertop while enhancing the look of the room.

Where do you generally eat? In a breakfast nook found within the kitchen or in the dining room? If you regularly receive guests for dinner, a dining room will be nothing less than essential. Consider also the dimension of your dining room set. A conventional table sitting six people will fit in just about any dining room, but a longer table sitting up to 10 people will require a much larger room.

How many bedrooms are required? When in doubt, go for an extra bedroom. You will be able to use it as a guest room, an office or even as storage space. In the master bedroom, determine if you need a walk-in closet or an en suite bathroom.

The number of bathrooms is another element that should be carefully planned. By taking into account the number of occupants and the bathroom traffic observed every morning during the week, you will be able to determine how many bathrooms are needed.

Do you need modifications?

Even after studying hundreds of house plans, you might not be able to find the one that fully matches your expectations. That is why the Plan Modification Service was created. Planimage’s architectural experts will be able to propose solutions to modify the house to your liking and help you personalize it so it truly becomes your dream house.

One of the main advantages of the Plan Modification Service is that it avoids errors that could arise between the contractor and the subcontractors during the construction. Moreover, financial institutions and municipal planning and housing departments usually ask to see the plans with the final changes before giving their approval.

The most common modifications made by clients on their house plan are the relocation of a staircase or the kitchen, the addition of a garage or a bay window, increasing the living area of the house and changing the layout of the bathroom.
As you can see, choosing a house plan is quite a simple task. By following the various advice given in this article and by answering the different questions that are raised, you will be able to find the right house plan and move in a brand new home that will provide years of happiness and enjoyment to your family.
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