Building homes in Omaha has provided us with insight into what makes a great home. With over 5o years of building experience we know about home building regrets and how to avoid them. We’ve had many homeowners come to us because they were less than happy with results from another builder because they weren’t proactive when it came to designing a home for now and for years from now. If you’re considering building a new home, you’ll want to be sure to think forward when you design your home. Lack of imagination, more than anything, can be the cause of disappointment years from now. Here are the most common home building regrets.
Home Building Regrets and How to Avoid them
Aging in Place – Now more than ever, when we design a home we want to make sure the homeowner imagines what living in this home will be like in 10, 20 even 30 years from now. If you plan on staying in your home into your senior years you’ll want to design a home today that can accommodate those needs years from now. Installing grab bars in the bathroom, making sure the doors are wide enough for a wheelchair or walker, and installing security cameras and smart home features will ensure your home is built for your lifestyle now and in years to come.
Bonus Rooms – These are rooms that can be used for anything and that serve many purposes. Right now you might use a bonus room as a bedroom for one of the kids. After they leave for college you can turn that room into a craft room, study, fitness area or as a guest room.
Storage – We’ve yet to meet a homeowner who complained that they had too much storage. When designing your new home be sure to include added storage, and then add a little more.
Carpet – Putting carpet in the kids room seems like a great idea until you realize how quickly it gets dirty and worn. Opt for hardwood flooring and use an inexpensive area rug that can be swapped out as the kids get older.
The Little Things – You may not think about it now, but handy features like a gas line for the outside grill and in-ground sprinklers are a great convenience. If you can splurge for some of the little things you’ll be happier with your home. Extra outlets will always be appreciated.
Smart Features – Homes are just getting smarter and smarter. Build with the infrastructure in place, even if you don’t utilize it now. More and more products are being developed to use over wifi and with a smartphone or tablet. You can lock your doors from the office or peek at the baby while on a business trip. Smart features can save time and money, don’t opt out of them if you can help it.
