What's the Best Floor Plan for a Family?

Emma

20/10/2023

Choosing the right floor plan for your family plays an important role when building your home. The layout of your living space not only affects the flow and functionality of your daily life but also impacts your family's comfort and well-being. The ideal floor plan for your family will depend on your lifestyle, needs, and preferences.

FAMILY NEEDS

How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need? Do you need a separate space for kids to play or study? Do you need a home office? Once you know what your family needs, you can start to narrow down your options.

FLOW OF TRAFFIC

You want to choose a floor plan that makes it easy to move around the house. For example, if you have young children, you may want to choose a floor plan with the kitchen and living room on the same level. This will make it easier to supervise your children while you're cooking or cleaning.

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CONSIDER YOUR LIFESTYLE

Do you entertain often? If so, you may want to choose a floor plan with a formal living room and dining room. If you have a lot of outdoor activities, you may want to choose a floor plan with a mudroom or laundry room near the back door.

OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLANS

Open concept floor plans are popular with families because they create a sense of spaciousness and make it easy to supervise children. However, it's important to have some defined spaces in an open concept floor plan, such as a kitchen island or a study nook. This will help to break up the space and create different areas for different activities.

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DOUBLE STOREY FLOOR PLANS

Double Storey floor plans can be a good option for families because they provide more space and privacy. However, it's important to make sure that there is at least one bedroom and bathroom on the main level, in case you have young children or elderly family members living with you.

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SPLIT-LEVEL FLOOR PLANS

Split-level floor plans can be a good option for families because they offer a variety of spaces and levels, which can help to reduce noise and create privacy. However, it's important to make sure that the stairs are well-designed and easy to navigate.

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No matter what type of floor plan you choose, it's important to make sure that it meets your family's needs and lifestyle. Consider the factors above carefully when making your decision.

Here are some additional tips from our New Home Consultants for choosing a family-friendly floor plan.

Look for a floor plan with a mudroom or laundry room near the back door. This will help to keep dirt out of the rest of the house.
Choose a floor plan with plenty of storage space. Families tend to accumulate a lot of stuff, so it's important to have a place to put it all.
Consider a floor plan with a bonus room like a children’s activity.
Make sure the floor plan is easy to navigate. You don't want to have to navigate a maze of hallways and doorways just to get from one room to another.

Ultimately, the best floor plan for your family is the one that meets your specific needs and lifestyle. Talk to one of our New Home Consultants about the above factors when choosing your new home design.