7 Perfect Ways to Customize Your Home to Make Family Get-Togethers More Enjoyable
If you are a grandparent or a parent with an empty nest you may be thinking of remodeling your home or preparing to build a home that is better suited for your current needs. Many parents whose children are all grown up choose to build a house that suits their daily needs but also can serve as a place for the rest of the family to fall back on if needed. Others choose to design and build a home that is the perfect escape so that their family will have more incentive to visit.
Make your house a comfortable space that is worth coming home to for holidays, family meals, get-togethers, or “just because”.
Here are 5 perfect ways to customize your home to make family get-togethers unforgettable
The Perfect Guest Rooms
There are many ways to create a comfortable floor plan that is great for hosting guests. One thing to consider is aging family members or family members who may find it harder to climb stairs. Placing a guest room on the lower level of the home is a great option in this case. A powder room or an en suite bathroom is a must-have here. We can help you design a downstairs guest bedroom which will be comfortable for any overnight guests.
Parents and grandparents with school aged children in their family often opt for second floor guest rooms. This way the children are upstairs and away from the doors and kitchen, and it allows privacy for the adults in the family after hours.
A popular design option with guests in mind is a floor plan that includes two bedrooms with large closets and a Jack-and-Jill style bathroom. The Jack-and-Jill bathroom saves space and reduces the amount of plumbing needed in the home. This is ideal for guest bedrooms that won’t be used daily.
An Oversized Bonus Room
An oversized Bonus room is essential for flawless family get-togethers. A king-sized Bonus room allows a flexible space that can be used to sit and open gifts together during the holiday season. This space can also be used for a variety of other applications including a place to enjoy a movie or a board game together. Having a room that promotes fellowship and togetherness is a wonderful way to encourage meaningful family time.
A Flawless Family Room
A family room or a Great room is another space to enjoy with the ones you love. The perfect family room may have a fireplace to sit near on cool nights. Lots of windows in this space will allow in lots of abundant light and make the room seem lighter and airier. Make sure your family room is large enough to comfortably fit seating for everyone that you invite home for the holidays. You’ll also want to make sure there is plenty of space for the Christmas tree if you choose to celebrate!
See our article: 5 Tips for Creating an Inviting Family Room in your Custom Home
A Useful Double-Island
A double-island does wonders for promoting togetherness, especially when just one person is tasked with cooking the meal. A double-island will not only ensure that there is plenty of counter space for meal prep, but it also allows a couple of people to sit and enjoy conversation while the meal is being prepared. This also provides a space to sit and eat a quick breakfast.
See our article : 5 Thoughtful Kitchen Customizations for your Custom Built Home
A 3-Car Garage (Bonus: Mudroom)
A 3-car garage is ideal when hosting for the holidays. If your family is a two-car family, having an extra bay is a nice touch and really helps make it comfortable for everyone when hosting, especially if driveway space and parking is limited.
If you choose not to park a car in the third bay this would make a great hobby space or a place to set up a ping pong or pool table. The possibilities are endless!
A mudroom that separates the garage from the rest of the house also goes a long way in keeping the home tidy. Adding storage lockers in the mudroom is an excellent option and allows guests a designated space to drop their jackets and shoes instead of cluttering up the front doorway.
A Butlers’ Pantry
A Butler’s Pantry is a pantry which traditionally connects the kitchen with the formal dining room. This allows a space to store the second and third courses and a place to drop dirty dishes where they can remain out of sight and out of mind until it’s time for cleanup. This gives homemakers the opportunity to procrastinate on the dirty work and enjoy more time with their loved ones. A terrific Butlers’ pantry will include an extra refrigerator, sink, and dishwasher.
Extraordinary Outdoor Living
Adding a large covered porch to your custom floor plan promotes togetherness. Most of our floor plans can be customized to include a fireplace, outdoor kitchen, a pergola, a firepit, or all of these! If you are looking to install a pool or hot tub in your home, another option here is adding a pool bath (or a powder room that doubles as a pool bath) to your floor plan. We can help you customize a floor plan and create a space that promotes access to outdoor living and entertainment galore! Who knows, your backyard could easily become your favorite part of your ideal custom home!
See our article: 5 Ways to Maximize Enjoyment of Your Outdoor Living Space
Let us help you build your dream custom home that is perfect for hosting.
At Creative Home Designs, we understand that every home buyer is unique and has specific needs.
If you are in the Tulsa, OKC, Norman, Dallas Fort Worth, or Northwest Arkansas area and are looking for a creative team to help you design the perfect floor plan, contact us today and let’s make something amazing together.