Many homes of the past offered rooms such as a sitting room or a second living room that typically remained vacant or rarely used. Today, homeowners are utilizing every square foot of their home to maximize both space and functionality. They want a home that meets everyone’s needs for space, privacy and togetherness – without completely draining their bank account. Lofts, flex rooms and bonus rooms have become transitional spaces that can evolve to fit their family’s ever changing needs and lifestyles.
Parents want homes that reflect how they expect their lives will unfold as their kids grow, attend school and make friends in the neighborhood. As their family grows and matures in their home, these spaces can easily be transformed into something completely new. Thinking about these items during the design phase of building can help for planning in the future. For example, if you want a game room now but think the space can be used for a home office in the future, built-in bookshelves make sense for storage purposes for both scenarios.
These additional spaces have become a fan favorite for the modern family and may be something to consider when building your new custom home.
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