Designing a custom home that maximizes square footage requires thoughtful planning. Working with a design/build firm like Gerard Construction will help you navigate the sea of choices more easily, but there are many crucial decisions you’ll need to make.
Once you determine the square footage of your new home, consider how to maximize the usable space and utilize design tools that optimize every square foot.
Here are 4 key factors to help you maximize square footage and create a space that meets both your present and future needs.
1. Incorporate Open Floor Plans
An open floor plan is the perfect way to maximize square footage. By eliminating walls and combining spaces, you create a sense of spaciousness and flow throughout your home. This helps the space feel larger and allows more natural light to enter, making it feel open and inviting. An open-concept design with a spacious kitchen and seamless flow into the living and dining rooms is ideal for everyday living and hosting family and friends.
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2. Create Flexible Room Combinations
Another way to maximize square footage is by creating rooms that serve multiple purposes. For example, a home office that doubles as a guest room or home gym. A game room that transforms into a media room. A guest room that is also a playroom and later becomes a study area for teenagers. Your custom home builder can help you create flexible, multi-purpose rooms that accommodate your family’s evolving needs without adding unnecessary square footage. Get creative and think long-term!
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3. Maximize Storage Space
Built-in storage is another invaluable way to maximize square footage in your custom home. Clever storage solutions enable you to maintain an organized and clutter-free home. Incorporate custom cabinets and closets that seamlessly blend with your design aesthetic. In the kitchen, consider installing pull-out shelves or drawers in lower cabinets. Built-in dressers in the closet are another great way to maximize space. Turn the wasted space under a staircase into a storage closet or even a small office nook. Built-ins take up less floor space than furniture storage, so use them to maximize the square footage of each room.
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4. Optimize Vertical Space
Vertical space is often overlooked, but is a perfect way to maximize space. Instead of standard 8-foot ceilings, consider opting for higher ceilings. This extra vertical space allows you to install floor-to-ceiling cabinets or shelves, adding both storage and custom design elements to your home. You can also use the extra wall space for a Murphy bed or a wall-mounted desk to help free up floor space.
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Maximizing your custom home square footage is a thoughtful process that requires balancing your family’s current needs, daily routines, and future growth. Regardless of the size of your property, maximizing space is essential. At Gerard Construction, we can help you create a custom home that meets your needs now and will serve your family for decades to come. Contact us today and take the first step toward building your dream home!