How To Design A Functional Home

Your home is not only about how beautiful it looks, it is also about how easy it is to live there. 

Home should be designed in a way that makes your daily lifestyle comfortable without killing your time and energy. Besides adding more beauty to your home, you must also think of how well it can serve your needs. In case you are confused about where to start, here are some studied suggestions 

Your Needs Come First 

To design a functional home, your first priority should be your needs. The way you live your life plays a crucial role in designing a home that suits you well. Note down your needs first.

Convey your needs to your designers and architects. Following that, they can study your requirements to craft a home that feels like your home, not a strange place. Sometimes they might not stop knowing only your verbal requirements. They even do deep research on your family members, their behavior, taste, and lifestyle to understand your needs well. Let them!

Suppose you want to design a kid’s room. In this situation, your designers will research the kid’s behavior, lifestyle, age & daily routine. Most of the time, they suggest not to overstuff the kid’s room with toys and furniture. Rather keep it clutter-free and spacious so that the kids can grow up in a relaxing environment.

Designing a functional home should be a long-term investment. So, design it in a way that the rooms can fit your changing needs. Because you will not want to renovate your home for each inconvenience. 

Right Floor Plan 

There is no specific design or definition of a functional home. Because your needs and your neighbors' needs and lifestyles are different. And whether your home can fit your needs or not depends on the right floor plan. 

Your home floor plan lets you understand how your home will look from room to room. You need to ensure the layout lets you understand how you will move or walk throughout your home. Make sure the plan incorporates flexibility so that you can rearrange your home at any time as per your changing demands. 

Accessibility is often ignored in floor plans. We request you not to do so. Think of the accessibility of disabled persons in your home. Consider going for open floor plans so that your elderlies, family members, or guests using wheelchairs and crutches can easily use the space. 

Smart Storage Solutions

Don't you dislike it when you keep searching for your lost keys, favorite shirt, and other important documents? It happens when you do not have enough storage options and your home is a mess. You might think your home is too small to accommodate any storage. But with modern technological trends smart storage solutions can be your stress reliever. 

With pull-out cabinets and pantries in the kitchen, you not only save space but also get ample storage for managing your kitchen chores and essentials. And for your living room, you can opt for nightstands with drawers, cabinets, and storage shelves to find your chargers, glasses, books, and other belongings easily. 

Do Not Forget the Future

While designing your current dream home, aside from the present time, think about your future too. Because when you and your kids grow up, your needs and lifestyle will change eventually.

Considering these growing demands and especially your kids’ and elderly citizens' needs, design a home that stays relevant and functional for years to come.        

Prioritize the Kitchen and Washroom

The kitchen and washroom are the most important areas of your home. Because these spaces are directly connected to the wellbeing of your health. As these areas are prone to mold and bacteria growth, make sure the design integrates hygiene standards.

You can ask your designers to install materials that are so dense that bacteria cannot grow. Also, installing kitchen good is a wise decision for the kitchen. 

For the washroom area to be safe and clean, it is better to divide it into wet and dry sections. This ensures the water splashes do not spread throughout the place. Hence, the risks of slips and falls are reduced. And dry sections do not let bacteria, viruses, or fungi grow, ensuring your health benefits. 

Also, keep proper air ventilation in both these places. Without proper air circulation, the places can feel stuffy and uncomfortable. Over time, without ventilation, moisture can build up leading to mildew growth. You sure would not want that horror on your flooring and ceilings. 

Go Smart with the Technology 

Technology plays a crucial role in making a functional home. Integrating smart home technology for your home can elevate your lifestyle. It makes daily home routines easier.

 

If you would like to make your kitchen activities more efficient, it is better to install smart kitchen appliances. To elaborate, you can integrate a dishwasher that will make your cleaning work hassle-free. And to save time in meal preparation, there are always ovens to look for. 

While going for home technology, always remember your needs and lifestyle. Because if you are someone who hardly cooks in the kitchen, it is a waste of money and space to build a dishwasher. So, align the technological trends with your lifestyle. 

What’s Your Style 

A functional home should be able to reflect your personality and choices as well. If you design a home that does not soothe your eyes, you will not feel relaxed. For that, convey what style you are into- rustic, modern, luxurious, or minimal. Based on that you can choose home elements that speak of your class, identity, and personality. 

If you like to showcase elegance and sophistication, high-end finishes and designer pieces for home interiors are available. But if you want an earthy feel, you need to incorporate rustic elements into your designs. 

Designing a functional home is not a single task. The whole process combines thoughtfulness and consideration. Also, it requires two-way collaboration for the dream home you want. So, you need to properly communicate with your design team and they need to involve you in the process as well. On a friendly note, do not blindly follow what others are doing. Invest your own choices and make sure your home makes your life easier in style.