Have you ever heard people who have just moved into a new home say…..I wish I had thought of that when I was building or I wish my contractor had suggested that to me? I’ve said before that planning is the most important part of the process and NOW is the time to do it. Whether you are ready to build, thinking about remodeling or just planning for your dream home you can’t spend enough time planning.
This is a continuation of my last post to share some of the things I have heard homeowners tell me that they want in their homes and some things they wish they had included. This post will cover the Closets, Bedroom and Outdoor/Garage areas:
Closets
You never have enough closets or closets that are big enough
Outlets in closets
Enough space in closet to hang long clothes
Built in ironing board in master closet (see photo)
Built in safe for valuables
Full size broom closet to hide cleaning supplies
Solar tubes for lighting in closets and dark spaces
Designated closet for modem, router, audio and video equipment with outlets and chest high shelves
Bedroom
Four plug outlets in the bedroom
Master switch in bedroom to control outside lights and attic lights
Vanity with sink in each bedroom
Pocket door between bedroom to bathroom (see photo)
Outdoor/Garage Areas
Hose bibs everywhere….Can’t have enough hose bibs – locate on each side and end of house
Color and seal the garage floor before moving in
Walk in door to the garage
Give the landscaping bushes enough room to grow
Gutter downspouts connected to a pipe to move water away from foundation
Have extra irrigation zone for drip irrigation for deck and patio
Add cabinets and countertops to garage
Permanent staircase in garage to attic
Three car garage for storage or shop space
Dog or Cat door
Bury PVC and thread high quality hose to keep off lawn to area where need to water
Run wiring to the outside for audio systems
Outlets under eaves outside for Christmas lights (see photo)
Run conduit under driveway for future wiring needs
Outlets on all four sides of your house
Pre-wire for future security cameras
Pre-wire for a generator
Exterior gas piping for deck grill and outdoor fire pit
Make your porches and portals deep – at least 12 foot minimum
TV and internet cable for garage
