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Originally Posted On: https://tammymum.com/2022/07/12/effective-tips-for-customising-tour-dream-home/

Everyone with the financial means wishes to have a custom dream home design. Considering that 37,164 homes were built between April 2012 and March 2022, there is enough evidence to show that people want to have a say in their home design. While there is nothing wrong with it, it is important to make certain considerations when customising your dream home, especially if you want to save cost. Below is a discussion on some tips you may not have thought about.

1. Consider function and flow

It is easy to get swayed by the aesthetics of it all, but that could be detrimental to the overall outcome of your dream home design. Function and flow are two important things to consider before visual appeal. After focusing on these two, all the aesthetic lines will fall into place. In interior design, function refers to using the intended spaces, fittings, and fixtures to satisfy a specific aim or goal. Apart from satisfying a purpose, it is supposed to do it consistently well without giving homeowners any problems. For example, a bedroom function in your home design is to aid sleep. For this reason, you will want to have your bedrooms placed in parts of the house where there is less traffic.

On the other hand, flow refers to a well-designed home that aids easy movement from one part of the house to another. It dwells more on smooth coordination between the different parts of the house. For example, when there is coordination between the dining area and kitchen, it is considered a good flow. Adding these dynamics to your interior design is worth it when they suit you and other home occupants.

2. Think about the future – furniture, floor space, etc.

One essential thing about planning is to have the future in mind. Without it, you risk putting yourself in a pigeonhole. The same rule applies when customising your dream home design. If you intend to live in one home all your life, you cannot overlook the importance of ‘making room’ for the future. Perhaps, you got the dream house when you were single, and everything in there suits your current lifestyle.

If you plan on starting a family in the same space, would it fit the purpose? When customising your dream home design, you must ask yourself this question. For instance, is bedroom furniture ideal for young children or an ageing parent? Undoubtedly, furniture should last you at least a decade but, more importantly, must be fit for different uses. On another note, how well have you planned out your floor space? If you are yet to have kids, small floor space may be ideal. However, it would be best if you planned for a flexible floor space that allows you to use it for different purposes when the need arises.

3. Prioritize features that enhance the design

Since you are customising your dream home, you may also want to pay attention to prioritising features. If you fail to prioritise, you risk overspending your budget. The truth about customisation is that it is easy to be swayed by the nitty-gritty of design. Before you know it, you would have spent so much money on things that may not necessarily matter. According to home design experts, prioritising helps to bring out your style and design theme.