Designing your own residence is the perfect opportunity to create a dream home that reflects your family’s unique personality. However, many homeowners spend more time choosing countertops and fixtures than considering their floor plan, which directly impacts the comfort and function of the space. Here are a few common home layout mistakes to avoid when designing your new house.

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a New Home

1. Placing the Kitchen & Entrances Far Apart

Some planning errors emerge after the house is finished, like having a kitchen too far away from the entrance. When designing your house, imagine the process of coming home with a load of groceries and plan a direct route to where you need to go. Otherwise, you may find yourself carrying heavy bags and boxes through the entire house.

2. Giving Too Much Space to Corridors

Hallways are necessary, especially if you have several bedrooms. However, they waste space you could be using for closets and other rooms, so try to design a home layout, like an open concept, that minimizes hallways whenever possible.

3. Failing to Consider Furniture

Many people design the house before deciding where to put the couch or entertainment center, leaving them with an awkward furniture layout to fit in an ill-shaped room. To make space for special or important pieces, take measurements of your furniture and draw them into the design so that you know everything fits.

4. Forgetting Storage Space

Your new home will likely have an attic for long-term storage, but what about items you’ll need to access regularly? Add an additional closet for tools, camping gear, emergency kits, and linens to give everything its own designated space and reduce the risk of clutter.

If you want to build a new home on Oahu, contact the team at DSB Enterprises in Waipahu, HI. They’ll work with you to create a home layout that’ll fit your wants, needs, budget, and lifestyle. These skilled contractors will use advanced software to create a 3D model of your design before beginning the construction. View a gallery of past projects online, or call (808) 722-5996 to make an appointment.