[Music] hey everyone you know how much I love a good fixer uper taking something old and making it new again but even when you're building a home from scratch it's important to think ahead planning your dream home think ahead designing with future expansion in mind can save you time money and stress down the road here's how to plan a home that grows with you when chip and I first started out we had Big Dreams but maybe not the biggest budget we were always looking for ways to make a house work for us even if it
meant adding on later now one of the first things I tell folks is to be mindful of their plot don't use it all up think of that empty space not as wasted but as potential maybe it's a guest room wing for when the grandkids come to visit or a workshop for Chip he always needs another Workshop seriously though leaving room on your property gives you options maybe your family grows you want a home office or you decide to add a wraparound porch for those lazy summer evenings it's much easier to plan for that space now
than to try and shoehorn it in later trust me I've learned that lesson firsthand remember a little foresight goes a long way in creating a home that truly evolves with [Music] you now let's talk about the bones of your home the layout when you're designing think about how you can create a space that can change with your needs one of my favorite tricks is using non-load bearing walls these Beauties can be moved or removed without compromising the structure of your house imagine this you start with a cozy living room but then you decide you need
a playroom for the little ones if you've planned right you can easily reconfigure that space without tearing down major walls talk about a stress saver another tip is to think about how rooms connect could a hallway double as a small office Nook could a guest room easily become a part of the master suite down the line remember it's all about designing with adaptability in mind okay this next tip might seem a little less glamorous but trust me it's important when you're building or renovating you have to think about the stuff behind the walls Plumbing electrical
8ac it's not as fun as picking out paint colors but it's crucial for future expansion let's say you want to add a bathroom down the line if you've already run plumbing to that area during the initial Construction it's a much simpler and cheaper process the same goes for electrical outlets and HVAC duct work think about where you might need these things in the future and rough them in now it might seem like Overkill but your future self will thank you it's all about being prepared and making those future projects a whole lot smoother now let's
talk about foundations even if you're not planning on adding a second story right away it's wise to build for it from the get-go a stronger Foundation might cost a bit more upfront but it saves you a whole lot of headache and money down the line imagine wanting to add a master suite above the garage only to discover your foundation can't handle the extra weight talk about a renovation roadblock by planning for that possibility now you're essentially future proofing your home it's like I always say it's better to have it and not need it than need
it and not have it so talk to your Builder about your long-term vision for your home they can help you create a solid base that can support your dreams even as they grow and evolve finally let's talk about curb appeal when you're thinking about future additions you don't want them to look like an afterthought you want your home to have a cohesive intentional feel inside and out one way to do this is to consider your roof lines a well-designed roof can easily accommodate future Dormers additions or even a covered porch and when it comes to
your exterior choose material materials and colors that will stand the test of time and complement any future additions think about it like this you're creating a story with your home's design each Edition is a new chapter but you want them all to flow together seamlessly by thinking ahead and planning for future growth you can ensure that your home's exterior always feels balanced beautiful and truly you designing for future expansion makes your home adaptable and Future ready with these tips you'll save time and money when the time to expand arrives like And subscribe for more Home
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