Just like any trip there is planning, to build your new home, even more. This is the time to re-discover yourself! What are your wishes? Your priorities? Building a new home is much more than designing 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, the living room and the kitchen. It is where you define your relationship to the world. Where do you want to live? You will want to know what the final outcome will be and how much it will cost.
Here’s a chronological guide for you who wish to build your new home:
- Set goals: What is needed to achieve the planned goal? There are goals on the practical side, and goals on the emotional side. This is where you establish answers to all your questions, just as you prioritize your needs program. How many rooms? How many bathrooms? Garage for how many cars? Room integrated with the kitchen?
- Establish a budget: This is a very important part of designing the project. The budget should begin with what you can afford, and if the cost of your home fits into your future plans. Do not leave aside the unforeseen events that may happen, being interesting to have a plan B.
- Find a land: In which part of the city or country or coast would you like to live? The land may not be very large, or an area that have been abandoned. So if your heart beats stronger, give a chance to the chosen land.
- Assemble a team: Choose experienced professionals. The architect and the builder (could be the same person) will be the most important members of your team. They will be your guide. The right guide will ensure that your trip is even more enjoyable. It is still interesting to hire an interior design to decorate your new home, as well as a landscaper, to leave your yard as you have always dreamed.
- Plan, plan and plan: Moving walls while still on paper is easier and cheaper than when they are already built, so plan hard.
- Accepting the inevitable: After all the projects, and all the authorizations, now is just start the work. However, unforeseen events can often appear along the way. It is important that your team stay together to heal them all.
- Enjoy your new home: After your hard work, money spent, finally you see that your house has taken shape and is ready. Now it’s time to move into it. You will be delighted that your home is more than just bedrooms and living room. It is the place that you call home and unique for you.
