3 Home Building Tips for Families That Are Still Growing

A young family needs to have a home that works for them. When you’re adding new family members into the fold, it’s important that everyone’s needs are met and that there’s enough room for everyone to grow and spend time alongside one another. Ensuring that the home is right for everyone can sometimes entail custom home building, but you need to make sure you’re armed with the right knowledge to develop a custom home that’s right for the whole family. Give these three home building tips a shot if your family is still adding new members.

1. The Right Floorplan

When thinking about a floorplan for your family, it’s important to think about how you all interact with one another. You may end up spending time split between rooms, trying to whip up dinner for everyone while keeping your eye on the kids in the living room, which is why so many young families are interested in open floorplans. The right kinds of rooms can also be beneficial. This may mean larger bathrooms so everyone can get a chance to get clean in the morning, or even adding a mudroom if you’re the kind of family who spends plenty of time outside together. 

2. Including Enough Storage

Any young family knows just how critical storage is in keeping your home mess-free. Items like toys, clothes, diapers, art supplies, schoolwork, and everything else that is essential can all end up taking away a mountainous amount of space in your home. There are numerous ways to add more space to a home, but one option for young families is to take advantage of built-in storage units in furniture as well as enough cabinetry space in kitchens or bathrooms. Hallway linen closets are also essential.

3. Picking a Neighborhood

Lastly, before beginning the home building process, you’re going to want to find the right neighborhood for your family. This means finding the balance of somewhere that’s safe, ideal for young children, and in a school district that you feel comfortable with. Finding neighborhoods with other families is also good because it fosters a sense of community and can help your children make friends. 

Contact Accessible Home Builders Today

Here at Accessible Home Builders, we’re proud to say we’ve been building and remodeling homes since 1994. In that time, we’ve serviced the areas of Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Selbyville, Seaford, Millsboro, Georgetown, Laurel, and more communities within Delaware. We work to guarantee a high level of professionalism, dedication, and the use of quality materials to ensure our customers have the home they deserve.

To get in touch with us, give us a call at our office at 302-663-0464, send us an email at info@accessiblehomebuilders.com or visit us in person at 28412 DuPont Blvd, #103 Millsboro, DE 19966. Alternatively, give our satellite office a call at 302-628-9571 which is located at 500 W. Stein Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube to stay updated on what we’re up to!