Building A Home To Fit Your Lifestyle

The beauty of building a new construction home is the endless amount of options: you can literally create the perfect house for your lifestyle. And the very first decision you will likely need to make when beginning the home design process is to choose, and customize, a floor plan. Time to talk square footage. How big is too big, how small is too small? In order to determine the perfect size home for your lifestyle, there are several factors to consider.

Price
The first step to choosing a home size for your new construction house is to consider your budget. How much you are able and willing to spend can steer you to a size range. Since each Crescent Homes house is individually customizable, price per square foot can vary dramatically. Location and design choices will affect your baseline price. Now is the time to figure out an overall budget for your new home.

Needs
What are your current needs? Do you have a family? Work from home? Have a constant stream of guests visiting (as most Charleston residents do)? Consider what you want your new construction home to accomplish and make a list of the individual spaces you will need. Crescent Homes floor plans can be customized and modified to fit your needs, so start with the ideal layout and rooms for your lifestyle; you can adjust the square footage as needed.

Style
Perhaps you love to host large parties and dream of an open floor plan. Or maybe you have a large family and need extra walls to give everyone their own personal space. Are bedrooms considered a hang out spot in your book, or simply a place to sleep? Chef in the family? An extra large kitchen may be in order! Take some time to contemplate your individual home style and how your new construction home can accommodate and even enhance your lifestyle. You may be surprised to find that some rooms require less square footage than you thought, while others should to be expanded upon.

Location
Whether you are moving into one of the many diverse Crescent Homes communities or venturing off the grid with our FLEX Program, Crescent Homes can help you customize the perfect floor plan for your location. Are you building near a beach, pond or wooded area? Consider your outdoor needs and how best to incorporate that into your floor plan. You will want to take into account the size of the surrounding homes in the neighborhood and the overall aesthetic of the area so that your new construction home will fit seamlessly into the Charleston landscape while still maintaining your individual style and needs.

Market Trends
If resale value weighs on your every new construction decision, take the time to research Charleston market trends in the area or community in which you wish to build. It may be that smaller houses are having a comeback, or expansive homes are on the rise. Knowing what others in the Charleston community can give you a better picture of how your home’s value might increase over time.

Future
Build for tomorrow! If you plan to live in your new home for several years, consider how your lifestyle might change. Maybe you hope to grow your family, move in a loved one or adopt a few pets. Expecting a child soon? Consider the proximity of the master bedroom to the nursery. Children getting older? A separate playroom or study areas could be useful. Your new home is a place to grow into, so think what that might mean for your individual needs.

In the end, determining the number of square feet for your new construction home is a personal decision based on your individual needs, but our advisors are here to help guide you along the way. Contact Crescent Homes today to get started!