FAQs
When it comes to updating your house, there are many things that can be done to help you fall in love with your home all over again. Changing the layout is one of them… It may sound like a big task, but it can make a real difference to the feel of your home. Plus, it may add value to your property.
How do I optimize my house layout? ›
Plan your home's circulation
Consider how you will best move around and between each room, when choosing where to place your furniture and doorways. If you need some flexibility, you can choose to add sliding doors, which offer the possibility of opening up rooms or closing them off from the rest of the house.
Can you change the structure of your house? ›
While home modifications like adding a window and removing a wall may seem simple, structural modifications require the existing structural loads to transfer to other areas within the structure. To properly do this, the builder must review critical aspects of the home. What is the overall condition of the house?
What is the best layout for a home? ›
Ideally, to provide the best layout for your family, there should be one bathroom for every two bedrooms in the house. Homeowners who entertain frequently should choose a house layout that has a full or a half-guest bathroom near the living area. The guest bathroom should be downstairs in homes with multiple floors.
Who designs the layout of a house? ›
There are three professionals that typically draw home blueprints: Draftsmen, Architects, and Structural Engineers.
What is a bad layout for a house? ›
Bad layouts include a staircase that's facing the door, adjoining bedrooms, and no views from one room to another. Keep in mind that you'll likely sell the home at some point, and a bad layout could make it more challenging to sell.
Can I change the floorplan of my house? ›
Once you've figured out who you are, you can begin to plan an alteration to your existing home. The word "plan" is important since most changes to an existing floor plan are not weekend DIY projects. These tend to be bigger jobs that require professional help and, in many cases, a skilled architect.
Do you need planning permission to change layout? ›
As a general rule, planning permission for your open plan layout is only necessary if: Your property is a listed building. You'll be removing a load-bearing wall, chimney or beam. When your open plan layout significantly affects an escape route or fire exit.
Can house plans be modified? ›
In fact, it's quite common for house plans to be modified or customized in some way to better fit a specific building site, lifestyle, or budget. If you have purchased or obtained a set of house plans, you can work with a licensed architect or designer to make changes to the plans.
Can you reconfigure a house? ›
Rooms can be reconfigured so that the living space is transformed to work better for its occupants. For example, narrow spaces, awkward room design and knocking out or making openings in internal walls can be architecturally redesigned to create a completely different living experience.
Yes, you can. You can boost insulation, add a porch, redo your garden, re-roof, add an extension, change the front door openings, as well as sliding sash windows or period-style small casem*nt (for period properties). Any of these external improvements can give your home more character and maximize curb appeal.
