You might be planning for kids in near future, then think of the extra space and storage areas you will need. Think of including storage rooms in your home to keep the house clutter-free.

Once the kids start school, they will have homework and projects to do. Think of including additional features such as study space including internet connectivity in the house.

If work from home has become the new normal for you, then you might require extra space for your study desk too.

Living with parents and kids is becoming quite common in Australia. If you are planning multigenerational living then it is essential to build a home that will adapt to your family’s changing needs. Future requirements should be factored into the design.

There are different priorities to consider for everyone’s living needs. Perhaps a double-storey house with extra rooms and a living area on the top storey will provide the required space for your family, whilst having a self-contained suite downstairs for the grandparents.

Families looking to build a single-storey home with multigenerational living can add more space by extending living areas such as patio or alfresco areas. Consider a bigger garage to include more storage space. It’s crucial to consider everyone’s needs and ensure your new home is future proof.

Think of which areas of the house you’d like to get the most natural lighting – accordingly, commit to a home design. Perhaps you are likely to spend most of the daytime in your bedrooms, then have them designed along the side where you are likely to get the most light. For some families, having more natural light in the kitchen and lounge area is essential, again, this will have to be planned before committing to a  home design.

Here are some ways you can optimise the natural lighting:

1. Place large windows and doors to let natural lighting throughout the house.
2. Perhaps use strategically placed mirrors to bounce natural light into darker areas.
3. Opt for neutral wall colours to reflect the sunlight such as pastels and light shades.
4. Think of including skylights for those areas of the house that often suffer from a lack of natural lighting such as, walk in wardrobes, corridors or even the garage. You can also include it in the corridor for that extra brightness.

Consider these before finalising your plan. After all, you only have one block, so think of all the ways your house plan can be optimised to maximise natural lighting.

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