Noteworthy Tips to Build Your Dream House

By: John Garcia | Date Posted: February 28, 2022

Everyone has a picture of their dream house in their minds. Whether owning a home in the countryside, a beach house along the coast, or a city-based modern smart home, there are many options.

What we anticipate having in our homes paints a picture of our values and personality. You might be thinking of an indoor gym, a swimming pool, or a massive master bedroom.

However you may picture your home, you have to filter what you need from things you want. With this information, you can begin planning and budgeting.

Remember that the final product depends on your choices, from the design, materials, and professionals. Below are some of the considerations when building your dream house.

Tips to Build Your Dream House

Construction material quality

Remember to never compromise on quality because buildings can even collapse from substandard materials, let alone look hideous. It would be best to find a suitable marketplace for building materials to ensure the houseā€™s durability, outlook, and strength are up to standard. Using quality materials saves you money in the long run.

Since ā€œcheap is expensive,ā€ you will likely be associated with repair costs in the future if you decide to take the cheaper route shortcut. The repairs will also attract labor fees for the professionals doing the repairs.

So, to avoid all these unnecessary costs, use high-quality materials to develop a gorgeous, robust, and durable home.

Budgeting and allocation

Shoddy budgeting can render you broke, causing your house-building process to stall. Although this process is tedious and mind-boggling, itā€™s worth the time and effort.

First, you need to brainstorm with the professionals you plan to work with to develop the cost estimates of various aspects of your proposed home.

The final cost of constructing your new home depends on considerations like type, size, design, location of construction, project management, and procurement route.

Some of the costs you may incur are architect fees, site expenses, building permit fees, inspection costs, interior and exterior finishes. It is advisable that you set aside some money to cater to miscellaneous expenses that may arise from price fluctuations on items.

These funds will save you time going over the whole budget again once something comes up. Budgeting helps you prioritize the must-haves from the nice-haves unless you just won the lottery.

Hire qualified and experienced professional

Hire qualified and experienced professional

You will need an architect to design your desired home and a contractor to actualize the design by constructing the house. The architect inquires from you to come up with various home designs for you to select.

This interactive process is crucial for the entire construction process; therefore, constant communication with the architect is necessary for a perfect dream house.

Experienced experts are best because they know how to go about any problems they have faced multiple times in the past. Do not hesitate to ask for their papers and experience in the type of construction you want, whether timber or stone. Remember, you are the client and the employer; what you decide is what happens.

Choice of location

Location dictates so many factors when building your dream house. It affects your lifestyle, house value, house type, and needed construction materials.

You have to know what amenities and services you can access before deciding to settle in a particular area. You can decide to live along the beach for a spectacular view of the ocean or choose to reside in the highlands where you can have stunning views of the landscape as the sun rises.

Donā€™t pick a location blindly, do your research before settling for a particular locality. Make sure it compliments your lifestyle and plans because itā€™s a huge life decision.

Flexible and efficient design

In terms of space and energy usage, a versatile and efficient construction design cuts costs in the long run. Think of the modifications you may need in the future and maintenance costs.

A flexible and energy-efficient home is easy to renovate and maintain. Therefore, your pocket is cushioned from hefty bills on maintenance and adjustments to help you save more.

With a flexible home, pipe breakages, electrical issues, and modifications cost you less than anticipated because few items will be needed to restore the house. A complex home where you may need to drill deep into the wall to fix an issue or incorporate new wiring is sure to cost you a lot.

Plan around the furniture

Design your space by focusing on the furniture locations for a better design process. Mark the desired locations for the furniture, such as the couches, dining table, fridge, beds, and study room desks. With the mapped-out sections of the house, the designer can easily lay out his plan for your dream home construction.

Reduce space wastage

People often prefer open spaces in their houses to avoid running into items as they walk past them. Cumbersome cupboards and wardrobes can take up our kitchen and bedroom spaces, respectively.

Mounting them to the wall can save space to cater to other items or be left as open space. Some tables have sharp corners that can hurt you; therefore, oval and round dining tables are better since they save space, and you can navigate by them easily. Remember to include a storage space anywhere applicable to save floor space.

Choose the houseā€™s orientation

Once you have decided on the location, you should choose which side your dream house will face, say, where the door will be and what part of the house needs more light.

Check out the building codes and regulations of the location you selected to determine what is allowed and what is not. You can also think along the lines of energy-consumption control. If you live in cold climate regions, designing the rooms to receive the sunā€™s heat directly can reduce heating costs.

On the other hand, hot climatic areas receive much heat, which can be cooled by constructing the rooms under shade. Once you decide to hide your house under a shade, you will have to worry about the upcoming seedlings that will eventually block sunlight unless you trim them.

Suppose you would want to put up other small constructions in your compound; ensure you picture where you want them before starting the construction process.

Conclusion

To complete building your dream home takes patience and tolerance. Donā€™t rush the process if you want a perfect house. The right personnel and correct materials are critical.

Thank you for reading!

John
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John is the founder and chief editor of Homienjoy. With over 15 years of experience in the home improvement industry, John is passionate about helping homeowners confidently tackle their projects. Holding a civil engineering degree and working as a contractor, project manager, and consultant, John brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Homienjoy community.

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